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Honoring the Past, Building the Future April 30, 1975, marked a pivotal moment in Vietnam’s history, bringing to a close decades of arduous struggle and sacrifice by the entire nation. As detailed in the Political Report presented at the 4th National Congress of the Communist Party in December 1976, this date signifies a glorious victory, forever etched in the nation’s annals as a shining symbol of revolutionary heroism and human resilience. Vietnam steadfastly continues on the path of reform and progress During the challenging yet valiant years of war, the Communist Party of Vietnam, under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh, united the people of the North and South. Together, they penned an immortal chapter in the nation’s quest for liberation. The day the liberation army’s tanks rolled into the Independence Palace was not just the end of an oppressive regime; it heralded a new beginning for a unified Vietnam, with restored territorial integrity, independence, and fr...

According to Nguyen Duc Lenh, Deputy Director of the State Bank of Vietnam’s Region 2 Branch, remittance companies accounted for the lion’s share of Ho Chi Minh City’s remittances, totaling nearly 1.76 billion USD, while commercial banks received 655 million USD. Asia continued to be the largest source of remittances to the city, contributing 48.7%, a notable increase of 46.1% from the previous quarter. Illustrative image (Source: VNA) Lenh attributed the positive remittance situation in Ho Chi Minh City to various factors, including effective monetary and foreign exchange policy mechanisms, a stable investment and business environment, and a thriving labor market. He also commended the high-quality services provided by remittance companies and commercial banks, which greatly convenience remittance recipients. In 2024, remittances to the city reached 9.55 billion USD, a slight increase of 0.9% from 2023, with Asia and America being the top contributors, jointly accountin...

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attends the launch of the 7th National Startup Day for Students. (Photo: VNA) Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has emphasized the importance of cultivating a robust ecosystem that fosters entrepreneurship and innovation among students, believing that the nation’s strength lies in its youth. At a conference in Ho Chi Minh City on April 20, PM Chinh reviewed the achievements of the support project for student startups, Project 1665, and inaugurated the 7th National Startup Day for Students (SV.STARTUP). He commended the creativity and dynamism of student-led startup initiatives, which have grown with each edition of SV.STARTUP. Project 1665, launched seven years ago, has reached significant milestones. Educational institutions and provincial/municipal Departments of Education and Training have implemented plans to support student entrepreneurship. Over 42,000 startup projects have been initiated by students across Vietnam. The Ho Chi Minh Communi...

Similarweb’s published list of rankings of national tourism referral sites in March 2024 shows that Vietnam.travel ranked 132,676 globally. This ranking surpasses the position of Thai tourism (rank 136,108) and far surpasses many websites of other countries such as the Philippines (rank 808,295), and Malaysia (rank 881,886). Regarding the rate of visits from international markets, Vietnam.travel has an outstandingly high rate when reaching 85%, higher than websites from Indonesia (64%), Thailand (44%), Malaysia (42%), and the Philippines (28%). This ratio shows that Vietnamese tourism promotion websites strongly attract interest in foreign markets. Compare the rankings of Vietnamese and Thai tourism promotion websites on Similarweb. Photo: Similarweb That progress has helped narrow the gap between the website Vietnam.travel and other websites in the region, especially close to Thailand and far ahead of the Philippines and Malaysia. This shows the attractiveness of Vietn...

Inside the Yellow Cocoon Shell by Vietnamese director Pham Thien An has triumphed at the 21st Asian Film Festival in Rome, Italy, scooping the top prize for Best Feature Film. This prestigious accolade marks a historic first for Vietnamese cinema, according to Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung. He lauded the director, cast, and crew for their exceptional work and extended his gratitude for their contribution to the international recognition of Vietnamese cinematography. Ambassador Hung also highlighted the film’s role in fostering cultural exchange and strengthening the bonds of understanding and friendship between the Vietnamese and Italian peoples.  Vietnamese Ambassador to Italy Duong Hai Hung (second left) represents the film crew to accept the award for Best Feature Film. Photo: VNA The film follows a young man’s poignant journey as he embarks on a mission to return his sister-in-law’s body to her rural hometown following a tragic motorcycle accide...

The Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hanoi’s Old Quarter Management Board is organizing a series of cultural events at heritage sites and public spaces in the Old Quarter from April 19 to May 31. Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter Management Board’s Deputy Director Tran Thi Thuy Lan speaks at the opening ceremony of the 2024 Old Quarter Cultural Activities. Photo: Giao duc & Thoi dai The events are to celebrate the 49th anniversary of Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2024), the 138th anniversary of International Workers’ Day (May 1, 1886 – 2024), the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 – 2024), and the event eminent physician Le Huu Trac listed on the UNESCO’s Cultural Figures and Historical Events, 2023-2024 Period. In particular, the events include an exhibition booth modeled after the working space of Vietnamese herbalist families: medicinal plants, medicinal products, areas for medicine preparation, pulse checking, and consultation, among others. ...

Vietnam defeated their regional rival Malaysia by 2-0 in their second match of Group D at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2024 on April 20.  Vietnamese forward Bui Vi Hao (white, 11) was fouled inside the penalty box. Photo: Vietnam Football Federation Both teams were familiar with each other’s playing style. Neither team made any difference in the final third of the pitch. The turning point came in the 39th minute as Khuat Van Khang, playing as a left wingback, fired a 22-meter free kick into the far corner of Malaysia’s goal to break the deadlock. In the remaining time of the first half, Malaysia made several attempts on Vietnam’s goal, but their poor decision-making and finishing brought nothing in return. Meanwhile, Vietnam’s defense was still questionable as the players were uncomfortable dealing with the set pieces. Entering the second half, Vietnam slowed down the play and tried to keep control of the ball. The new approach helped them cool off the tempo and preve...

According to the legend, Lac Long Quan (real name Sung Lam, the son of Kinh Duong Vuong and Than Long Nu) married Au Co (the fairy daughter of De Lai). Au Co then went on to give birth to a pouch filled with one hundred eggs, which hatched into a hundred sons. However, soon thereafter, Lac Long Quan and Au Co separated. Lac Long Quan went to the coast with 50 of the children, while Au Co went to the highlands with the rest. Their eldest son was made king, who named the country Van Lang and set up the capital in Phong Chau (modern-day Viet Tri city in Phu Tho province), beginning the 18 reigns of the Hung Kings. The kings chose Nghia Linh Mountain, the highest in the region, to perform rituals devoted to rice and sun deities to pray for bumper crops. To honour their great contributions, a complex of temples dedicated to them was built on Nghia Linh Mountain, and the 10th day of the third lunar month serves as the national commemorative anniversary for the Hung Kings. The worship o...

Photo: Tophinhpro. blogspot.com In March, rice flowers begin to bloom all over the hillside. This is also the time when clouds fill the valleys at dawn on the top of the Truong Son Dong Range, Son Tay district (Quang Ngai). The sun rising to the top of the hill to welcome a new day combined with the sea of clouds flowing through the valleys creates a poetic natural masterpiece. The land here has a cool climate all year round, and good soil, suitable for growing fruit trees, and medicinal herbs associated with tourism service development. Photo: Chudu24.vn In the early morning, Provincial Road 623 leads to the center of the highland district of Son Tay, looming in the middle of wild mountains and forests. Photo: Dulichgo.blogspot The village of the Kadong people is located around terraced fields in this peaceful highland. In addition to watching the sunrise by the valley of clouds, visitors can also immerse themselves in the festival of “eating buffal...

The tourist area in Son Tay Town, a suburb of Hanoi, has become much livelier these days with art spaces. A variety of activities under the theme “Colors of the Cultures of Vietnamese Ethnic Groups” have taken place to celebrate the important day for Vietnam’s ethnic minorities. The annual colorful festival is held from April 14 to 19, where visitors can find a busy, cheerful and happy atmosphere among ethnic minorities participating in cultural activities at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism.  Thai ethnic people from Yen Thang commune, Lang Chanh district, Thanh Hoa province, dressed in colorful traditional costumes, passionately performed the Nhay Sap or dance between bamboo poles.  The Cha Mun Festival is an important cultural and religious beauty of the Black Thai ethnic community in Vietnam, conveying their wishes for a healthy and wealthy year with bountiful crops.  The centerpiece of the festival ...

Czech Ambassador Hynek Kmonicek. Photo: TG&VN Czech Ambassador Hynek Kmonicek talks to Viet Nam News prior to the visit of the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, to Vietnam from April 20-22. According to hime, the main focus of Prime Minister Petr Fiala’s visit to Vietnam is to strengthen the relationship between the Czech Republic and Vietnam. This visit will contribute to enhancing trade, investment, cultural, and people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. The Czech Republic has been gradually gaining more importance in the Vietnamese market over the years. Vietnam is now one of the most promising markets for Czech businesses in Southeast Asia due to its large population, rapid economic growth, and favourable investment environment. The Vietnamese Government has implemented various policies to improve the investment climate and attract foreign investment, the diplomat said. The most promising sectors for Czech businesses in Vietnam are ma...

This spring festival is a traditional ritual of Lao ethnic group. The festival consists of the ceremony and the festival. In the first part, there is a ceremony to pray for rain and a water splash dance. The festival ends with a culinary contest, a bamboo basket weaving contest, ethnic sports competition (tug of war, throwing a scared ball through the ring, stick pushing game) and many folk games (snake catcher game, badminton, crossing the bridge) … bearing the identity of the Lao people. (Photo:Thu Minh – Phương Thanh) For Lao people, this is an important event in the spiritual and cultural life of the community. In addition to the meaning for people to express their gratitude to ancestors and gods, it is also an opportunity to reunite families, villages, and people to participate in games and traditional dances called “Xoe dance” in the Lao people’s indigenous culture beauty. Water splashing scene at the festival (Photo:Thu Minh – Phương Thanh) One of the ...