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Treasures of victory: Inside the Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum

The Ho Chi Minh Campaign Museum honors the final days of the war with one of Vietnam’s rarest national treasures.

The final surrender: General Pham Xuan The relives April 30, 1975

General Pham Xuan The recalls the historic moment he confronted President Duong Van Minh and demanded an unconditional surrender at the Independence Palace on April 30, 1975.

The hidden bunkers of Saigon: Inside the secret bases of Vietnam’s commandos

Exploring museums and historical sites tied to the Saigon Commandos is not only a journey into the past, but also a proud rediscovery of a defining chapter in Vietnam’s history.

Vietnam-China solidarity in the resistance war against America

Strategic aid from China played a crucial part in Vietnam’s resistance, reinforcing the war effort and post-war reconstruction.

Vietnamese soldier believed dead returns after 45 years

Nguyen The Long, thought to have died in Cambodia, returns home in a moving reunion that left his village in tears.

Vietnam hands over remains of four missing US soldiers in Da Nang

Vietnam and the US held the 169th repatriation ceremony for American soldiers missing in action during the Vietnam War, highlighting decades of reconciliation efforts.

Soviet military experts supported Vietnam’s resistance for a decade

From July 1965, the Soviet government established a team of military experts and sent them to assist the Vietnam People's Army in two main areas: air defense and air force.

Hidden in plain sight: Secret Saigon commando base inside city zoo

Nhan Huong café in Saigon Zoo operated as a covert revolutionary base from 1963 to 1975 and is now a historical site.

Inside Saigon’s special unit: The invisible warriors of April 30

Participating in the Ho Chi Minh Campaign as part of a special unit, Mr. Kieu Xuan Long explains why the final assault on Saigon on April 30, 1975, faced no resistance or bloodshed.

Daughters of fallen Algerian journalist find peace at Hanoi memorial

Fifty-one years after a plane crash claimed 27 lives, a visit to Soc Son reveals an emotional bond between two nations.

Rebuilding a legacy: The hidden life of Saigon’s spy billionaire

“To me, my father wasn’t great - because I barely knew him,” shared the son of Mai Hong Que, a once-famous "billionaire" in Saigon’s underground resistance movement.

The spy who survived by love of the people and steel-like loyalty

Vietnam’s legendary intelligence officer reveals how the words - “consider yourself dead” - shaped a lifetime of fearless service.

US funds $700,000 mine clearance training ground in Hanoi

A new training ground in Ba Vi, funded by the US, will support Vietnam’s ongoing mine clearance efforts as part of the bilateral Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Hungarian journalist’s photos of Vietnam find their way home

More than 400 black-and-white photos taken by Hungarian journalist László Rozsa during his time in Vietnam over 50 years ago have found a permanent home at the National Archives, thanks to the heartfelt efforts of his son.

US-funded projects in Quang Tri resumed

Several US-funded projects in the central province of Quang Tri have resumed after being suspended earlier this year for evaluation and review.

War aftermath settlement remains crucial for Vietnam-US relations: Spokesperson

The US's continued practical and effective implementation of war aftermath settlement projects in Vietnam will contributing to strengthening bilateral comprehensive strategic partnership for peace, cooperation, and sustainable development.

Hungarian journalist's family donates historic photos of Vietnam

Hundreds of photographs showing Vietnam’s land and people, taken by Hungarian journalist László Rozsa from 1969 to 1974, during the country's struggle against the Americans, have been donated to the National Archives Centre III in Hanoi.

Mine clearance halted in central Vietnam due to US aid suspension

More than 350 personnel working on these projects in Quảng Bình have been directly impacted.