Seventy years ago, Vietnam won the Dien Bien Phu battle, forcing the French government to sign the Geneva Agreement in July 1954 and marking the end of the French military presence in the whole Indochina.
The battle for Dien Bien Phu is still bittersweet for many who wear the victory as a badge of honour, but lament the steep death toll.
The 1954 battle killed thousands of soldiers on both sides within less than two months, from March 13 to May 7, as Vietnamese fighters hemmed in French forces - equipped with superior weapons - and bombarded them with heavy artillery. The globe-shaking was the fruit of the clear-sighted leadership by President Ho Chi Minh, military art engineered by General Vo Nguyen Giap, and especially the great national solidarity. During the Dien Bien Phu Campaign, tens of thousands of people engaged in transporting supplies to the front or building the road for moving the artillery serving the battle.
Seven decades have passed but the stature, meaning and lessons learnt from the great victory remain valid today, being a great source of encouragement for the entire nation in the current national construction and development.
Vietnam has shone bright as a country of peace, bliss and robust development. It has carve꧒d out significant achievements with its bamboo diplomacy, in which it stays steadfast and unyielding on basic principles but flexible in the ways and means to achieve strategic objectives.
The country has established diplomatic ties with 190 countries and territories across the five continents, and even strengthened bonds with its formers foes./.
The strength of the Vietnamese army in the Dien Bien Phu battle came from wisdom, ingenuity, and bravery, a professor from the Saint Petersburg State University of Russia said about the Dien Bien Phu Victory 70 years ago (May 7, 1954).
The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations (HUFO) and its members on May 3 held a ceremony to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024). and pay tribute to foreign supporters.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory on May 7, 1954, was a triumph of not only the Vietnamese people but also the peoples of Laos and Cambodia who allied to fight against a common enemy to liberate the nations, affirmed General Chansamone Chanyalath, Lao Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister.
A preview of a grand military parade in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954 - 2024) was held at the stadium of the northwestern province of Dien Bien on May 3.
A thematic exhibition entitled “Historic Dien Bien Phu Victory – An epic of Ho Chi Minh era” opened on May 3 in the President Ho Chi Minh relic site at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi.
The Government remains attentive, supportive, and committed to creating an optimal environment for press agencies and journalists, in line with the Party’s guidelines, the State's policies and laws, and the Government’s authority, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has said.
Russia’s cooperation with Southeast Asia is steadily expanding, with trade increasing across the region, including with Vietnam, President Vladimir Putin said on early June 19 (local time).
The National Press Festival 2025 officially opened at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on June 19 morning, marking a pivotal moment for Vietnam's media landscape as the country is celebrating its 100th anniversary of the Revolutionary Press Day (June 21).
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a master plan on implementation of recommendations accepted by Vietnam under the fourth cycle of the Universal Periodic Review (UPR) of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC).
To mark the centenary of Viet Nam Revolutionary Press Day, the National Political Publishing House has released a book featuring President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings on the journalistic profession.
No wrongdoings or misconducts are allowed to occur at any stage of the upcoming high school graduation exam, in order to build a civilised, modern, humane, and high-quality education system, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh emphasised on June 18.
Artificial intelligence (AI) could add 120–130 billion USD to Vietnam’s economy by 2040, according to a report released by the National Innovation Centre.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has issued a dispatch urging local authorities to enhance the protection, management, and promotion of historical and cultural relics and scenic sites.
The Vietnam National Opera and Ballet (VNOB) will present Don Quixote, one of the top ten timeless classical ballets, at the Ho Guom Opera House in Hanoi on the evenings of June 27 and 28.
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh has signed a decision to establish the Da Nang Free Trade Zone (FTZ), which will be connected to main infrastructure facilities, opening up new development opportunities for the central coastal city.
Le Paria, a newspaper founded by revolutionary journalist Nguyen Ai Quoc – later President Ho Chi Minh – published its first issue on April 1, 1922 in Paris. Although it operated for only four years, the paper left a profound impact on French public opinion and especially on anti-colonial movements across the colonies. As Vietnam celebrates 100 years of revolutionary journalism, Le Paria is once again being honoured for its significant role in the country’s press history.
More than 206,000 makeshift and dilapidated houses across Vietnam have been removed as of mid-June, according to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.
Marking a historic milestone, the first-ever photo book chronicling the history of Vietnam’s revolutionary journalism has been released to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 – June 21, 2025).
The National Assembly (NA) of Vietnam unanimously adopted a resolution amending key provisions of the Constitution of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on June 16, with all 470 deputies present at the 9th session voting in favour.
Hanoi needs to shape a fresh vision in the new era, aiming to transform itself into a creative city where innovative talent, new ideas, and emerging technologies are prioritised and promoted, Party General Secretary To Lam said at a working session with repersentatives of the Standing Committee of the municipal Party Committee on June 16.
On June 15, the Association for the Popularization and Exchange of Southeast Asian Languages in Japan held the 8th Vietnamese Language Proficiency Test in Tokyo. Notably, the test included Level 1 for the first time—the highest level in its framework.
On the evening of June 15 in Ankara, Turkey, Vietnam’s top billiards player Tran Quyet Chien delivered an impressive performance to claim the runner-up title at the 2025 Three-Cushion Carom Billiards World Cup. He took home a prize of 10,000 euros, roughly 300 million VND, and successfully maintained his second place in the world rankings.
The Argentine Chamber of Deputies and the ASEAN Committee in Buenos Aires co-hosted a seminar aimed at strengthening parliamentary cooperation between Argentina and ASEAN. The event was initiated by the Vietnamese Embassy, which currently holds the committee’s rotating chairmanship.
The Moc Chau Plateau in Son La Province has long been known for its sprawling meadows, vibrant flower seasons, and especially its vast, lush tea hills. More than just a hub for high-quality agricultural products, the tea hills have become a popular tourist destination, enchanting visitors with their peaceful landscapes and unique local experiences.
