Former President Tran Duc Luong, who devoted his life to the Vietnamese revolution, is remembered as a steadfast and principled leader. A former Politburo member and head of state, he consistently upheld the ideals of the Party, serving with loyalty, resolve and humility. His legacy spans decades of diplomatic milestones, nation-building, and tireless service to the Party and the people.
At 7:00 am on May 25, a solemn funeral service for former State President Tran Duc Luong was held at the National Funeral Hall, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong Street, Hanoi.
Vietnam and France established diplomatic relations in 1973. 40 years later, in 2013, the two countries announced the establishment of a Strategic Partnership. In 2024, during Party General Secretary and President To Lam’s the visit to France, the two sides upgraded their relationship to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, opening a new chapter in bilateral relations.
Doan Ngo is one of Vietnam’s major traditional festivals, celebrated annually on the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. It is also known as "Doan Duong" or the "Pest Killing Festival." Although not associated with any particular deity, the festival holds deep spiritual significance in the Vietnamese people's life. People make offerings to their ancestors and traditional deities, using simple items such as fermented sticky rice (ruou nep), "ash cake" (banh tro), summer fruits, incense, tea, and flowers.
The minister said he has asked medical personnel to be prepared to handle the situation, and cited the Division of Epidemiology's report that the outbreak has started to wane and its peak already passed.
President Ho Chi Minh, a great journalist, is the founder and guiding light of Vietnam’s revolutionary press. Throughout his life, he paid close attention to journalism and press activities. His teachings on the role and responsibility of journalists, as well as on content, audience, purpose, and methods of communication, remain valuable lessons for today’s media professionals.
Over the past 75 years, the relationship between Vietnam and Hungary has been built on a foundation of deep political trust, empathy, mutual understanding, and sincere friendship. A significant milestone came in September 2018, when the two countries upgraded their ties to a Comprehensive Partnership, opening a new chapter for broader and deeper cooperation across sectors, and further strengthening mutual trust and understanding between their leaders and peoples.
During his official visit to the Republic of Estonia, on the morning of June 5 (local time), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse visited the Tallinn Old Town, a famous destination in capital Tallinn.
The Khanh Hoa Children's Cultural Palace, located in Nha Trang city, features a unique architectural design inspired by the red scarf - a symbol closely associated with childhood and school life. This 540-billion-VND project serves not only as a modern space for children and teenagers to play and learn, but also as an architectural landmark in Nha Trang.
On May 26, Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse, together with French President Emmanuel Macron and his spouse, paid a visit to the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.
Sweden was the first Western country to establish diplomatic relations with Vietnam on 11 January 1969, during Vietnam’s difficult struggle for independence and national reunification. Over more than half a century, the two countries have continuously worked to build and strengthen their bilateral ties, which have grown increasingly substantive and enduring, yielding proud achievements across multiple sectors.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh held talks with his Estonian counterpart Kristen Michal in Tallinn on June 6 morning (local time), and then the two leaders witnessed the signing of a number of cooperation documents.
The Thang Long - Hanoi Festival 2025 from October 31 to November 9 is expected to create a vibrant cultural exchange space, promote cultural cooperation between Hanoi and localities and countries, and bring cultural heritage into contemporary life, thus contributing to the sustainable development of the capital's cultural industry.
Vietnamese police said that the messaging app has not complied with the country's regulation to notify authorities before offering services, which went into effect on January 1 this year, in addition to harmful content distribution.
Over millions of years, the lava rocks on Be (Small) Island, which is also known as An Binh Island in Ly Son District, Quang Ngai Province, have been covered in green by coconut, casuarina, pineapple, Scaevola taccada, onion, and garlic trees. Boasting many long beaches with white sand and clear blue water, Be Island still retains its wild, majestic beauty, making it an attractive destination for tourists.
Bau Trang is located in Hoa Thang commune, Bac Binh district, Binh Thuan province, about 60km northeast of Phan Thiet city center. Bau Trang has a unique terrain unlike any other place in Vietnam, which is a combination of a large freshwater lake with huge surrounding sand dunes, likened to Vietnam's "mini Sahara Desert". This destination has recently become more well-known after being chosen as the setting for some movies.
This case marks the ninth fetal cardiac intervention conducted in HCM City, and it was considered the most technically demanding to date due to the fetus’s extremely early gestational age and the severity of the condition as diagnosed with aortic atresia.
The national monument of Binh Son Tower, also known as Vinh Khanh Pagoda Tower or Then Tower, is located in the grounds of Then Pagoda in Binh Son Village, Tam Son Town, Song Lo District. This is a typical architectural work built during the Tran Dynasty (1226-1400). Binh Son Tower not only has architectural and artistic value but also high aesthetic value, and is considered a "precious gem of the national treasure".
