Vietnamese communities abroad recently organised activities to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the liberation of South Vietnam and national reunification (April 30) and the 131st anniversary of May Day (May 1).
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamesecommunities abroad recently organised activities, including meetings and sportscompetitions, to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the liberation of South Vietnam and national reunification (April 30) and the 131st anniversary of May Day (May 1).
In Prague, the Czech Republic, theVietnam table tennis tournament attracted nearly 20 players from Prague, Plzenclubs and several amateur ones from other cities and provinces. Finalists willbe chosen to compete with Vietnamese nationals from Poland, Germany, Hungary,Norway, France and Slovakia at the Vietnam friendly table tennis championship slatedfor June 3 in Budapest, Hungary.
Meanwhile, the Vietnamesecommunity in South Chungcheong province’s Asan city and several Vietnamesestudents’ associations held a football tournament with eight teams comprisingworkers and students from Asan and adjacent localities.
South Chungcheong province ishome to nearly 10,000 Vietnamese, including around 4,000, mostly students, workersand Vietnamese brides.
On the occasion, the VietnameseAssociation in the UK, the Vietnamese Business Association and the VietnameseStudent Association in the UK co-organised Charity Golf Day attracting 75amateur golfers.
Proceeds raised at the event willbe used for the Vietnamese community’s activities in the UK, including thesecond Vietnamese Football Cup scheduled for July 30, the Mid-Autumn Festivalfor children and Lewishham school.
Meanwhile, a meeting celebratingthe occasion took place in Macau, China on April 30.
Speaking at the event, Nguyen VanPhong from the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macao recalledmilestones of the country during the war, affirming that the Spring Victory1975 is a glorious chapter in history during the national construction anddefence.
He extended congratulations tomore than 20,000 Vietnamese workers in Macau on the festive day, and hailedtheir contributions to the home country over the past years.
Vice Chairwoman of the VietnamFellow Countrymen Friendship Association in Macau Nguyen Thi Tuan introducedunique characteristics of Vietnamese culture, including dances and folk songs.
Since its establishment inJanuary 2013, the Vietnam Fellow Countrymen Friendship Association in Macaucurrently records around 2,000 members. It regularly holds music shows as wellas raises fund for disaster victims in Vietnam’s central region, the poor andsoldiers in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.-VNA
Vietnamese embassies in Algeria, Angola and Romania recently held activities to mark the 40th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification (April 30).
The Vietnamese embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a ceremony on April 28 to celebrate the 41 st anniversary of the liberation of the south Vietnam and national reunification (April 30).
The Vietnamese Embassy in France held a ceremony to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30) in Paris on April 28.
A flag-raising ceremony was held at the Hien Luong – Ben Hai historic site in Vinh Linh district, the central province of Quang Tri on April 30 to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975) and the 45th anniversary of the liberation of Quang Tri (May 1, 1972).
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
A football tournament in Asen (Source: VNA) 
