State President expresses deep gratitude to revolution contributors
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has extended best regards, warm sentiments and deep gratitude towards people who rendered services to the nation on the occasion of the 74th War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits a nursing centre for wounded veterans and revolution contributors in Ha Nam province (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc hasextended best regards, warm sentiments and deep gratitude towards people whorendered services to the nation on the occasion of the 74th WarInvalids and Martyrs Day (July27).
In a letter sent to Heroic Vietnamese Mothers, Heroes ofPeople’s Armed Forces, Labour Heroes, wounded and sick soldiers, martyrs’relatives and revolution contributors on July 24, the State leader recalled theirgreat sacrifice to the fatherland and paid tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh.
When he was still alive, President Ho Chi Minh once said: “The brave sacrifice by fallen combatants helped the nation enjoy thefruits of independence and freedom. The Vietnamese people always remember the meritsof the martyrs,” President Phuc wrote.
The President underlined that over the past 74 years, the Party andState have paid great attention to caring for war invalids and people whorendered services to the nation with many practical activities that havereceived support and engagement from the entire society.
Meanwhile, with the spirit of self-reliance, many warinvalids and wounded veterans have overcome difficulties to rise in the life,becoming outstanding examples for the community and society, he noted.
The President expressed belief that war invalids, woundedveterans, martyrs’ relatives and revolution contributors will continue to joinhands with the Party and people to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic.
President Phuc said he hoped the party committees and administrations at all levels, as well as ministries,sectors and localities will actively engage in caring for war invalids and woundedveterans.
He wished war invalids, wounded veterans, martyrs’ relativesand revolution contributors good health and more successes in patriotism emulation moevements,contributing to firmly safeguarding the fatherland.
The Party, State and people of Vietnam will forever remember the sacrifice ofthe heroes, martyrs, war invalids, wounded veterans and revolution contributorsfor the cause of national liberation, construction and protection, he stressed./.
A ceremony to commemorate fallen Truong Sa soldiers was held on the deck of the Truong Sa 571 ship which anchored in the East Sea near Co Lin Island (Truong Sa archipelago).
President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed Decision No. 1142/QD-CTN on presenting gifts to those who rendered services to the nation on the occasion of the 74th War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27).
The Vietnamese State has issued many policies to support families that have rendered contributions to the revolution, and Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims, State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc said on July 21.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc visited and presented gifts to war invalids and sick soldiers in the northern province of Ha Nam on July 23, on the occasion of the 74th anniversary of Day of Invalids and Martyrs (July 27).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.
In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
GVB Startup 2025 attracted the participation of nearly 150 individuals and organisations from across Vietnam. The event seeks to promote bold and ambitious startup ideas and projects, contributing to the future of global innovation, and supporting startups through the provision of resources, networking opportunities, and market insights.
AI could not replace human judgment in verifying information and sensitive political events, and that humans remain the final gatekeepers of content, said Leonid Kovachich, head of the Asian department at Sputnik's international broadcasting division.
A veteran journalist of Argentina has praised the modern evolution of Vietnam’s press, which now serves a dual purpose: introducing Vietnam to the world while bringing global perspectives to domestic audiences.
The court announced that Quyet had submitted a written request to be tried in absentia, citing serious health issues. According to an official statement from Hospital 19/8, the defendant is suffering from multiple illnesses, experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, with doctors warning of a “very high risk of death.”
A senior Party official highlighted the VNA’s consistent role over the past eight decades, noting that it remains a mainstream, uninterrupted, timely, accurate, and authoritative source of news that helps shape public opinion, strengthen public trust, and safeguard the ideological foundation of the Party.
Dr. Kobelev, born in 1938 in Ulyanovsk, was among the first Soviet scholars to specialise in Vietnam. As a former TASS correspondent during the war in Vietnam, he worked closely with Vietnamese institutions and later helped found Russia’s Centre for Vietnamese and ASEAN Studies.
The 22 million THB (680,000 USD) hall construction is slated for completion within three years, just in time for the 2028 centennial of President Ho Chi Minh’s arrival in Thailand.
Among those receiving reduced sentences were Tran Tung, former Deputy Director of the Thai Nguyen provincial Department of Foreign Affairs, whose prison term was cut to 10 years from 12, with six years for accepting bribes and four for abusing power while performing official duties.
State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc visits a nursing centre for wounded veterans and revolution contributors in Ha Nam province (Photo: VNA) 
