Huynh Van Cang, a living witness to Vietnam’s reunification, shares memories of loyalty, sacrifice, and pride after 50 years.

In April 1975, amid fierce battles on land, Vietnam launched a daring, secret mission to reclaim the Truong Sa Islands, securing sovereignty in an extraordinary campaign.

From North to South, families crossed great distances to watch and support their loved ones in Ho Chi Minh City’s grand parade rehearsal.

When writing about Major General Pham Xuan An, Professor and historian Larry Berman promised not to reveal any information that could harm others. Nearly 20 years later, that promise still holds.

Vietnam is considering offering visa waivers to more high-potential tourism markets as many travel firms have proposed the policy to attract more tourists.

A new province, created from the merger of Khanh Hoa and Ninh Thuan provinces, is expected to focus on high-tech industries and premium coastal tourism, and become a hub for national renewable energy.

As Vietnam’s most dynamic metropolis, Ho Chi Minh City faces deep challenges that demand sustainable, strategic solutions.

When he wrote a letter using blood as ‘ink’ asking to join the army, Nguyen Duc Tho never imagined that he would become a naval commando, firing the first B40 shot in one of the final battles of the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign in 1975.

To polish his image, Ho Quoc Than has rented houses and established company headquarters in luxury locations, used high-end cars, and delivered moral teachings to gain investors’ trust.

In Vietnam, there are houses so peculiar it’s hard to believe - built atop trees, designed with recycled materials, or constructed with extraordinary, unusual architecture. Some can even rotate or appear upside down.

Nguyen The Long, once believed to have died in battle, has reunited with his family after 45 years of wandering, a reality even he cannot believe.

La Nguyen Gia Hy graduated early with a perfect 4.0 GPA in computer science and a remarkable academic portfolio.

With guidance from Pope Francis, the Vietnamese Catholic community has made significant contributions to advancing Vietnam - Vatican relations, transitioning from a non-resident special envoy to the appointment of a resident representative.

On April 30, 1975, architect Nguyen Huu Thai witnessed Vietnam’s Liberation Flag raised, Duong Van Minh’s surrender, and Trinh Cong Son’s historic performance.

The planning of the Saigon River must adhere to the principle of harmony with nature, be resident-centered, and be inseparable from the goal of flood prevention, a report recommends.

In just 24 hours, a revolutionary lawyer turned police chief dismaned Saigon’s defenses and paved the way for peace.

After nearly two years of suspension, Quach Thi Lan returned in triumph, winning Asian gold and breaking a national record.

Once on the opposing side, Tran Van On joined the Quyet Thang Squadron, delivering a critical strike on Tan Son Nhat Airport, contributing to the Ho Chi Minh Campaign’s victory in 1975.

As Vietnam marks 50 years of reunification, memories of the fierce battle that breached the “steel gate” at Xuan Loc and led to the final push into Saigon flood back like a vivid film in the mind of Major General Nguyen Ngoc Doanh.

The 104-year-old mother broke down when her son’s remains returned home after five decades. Her words touched the hearts of all who heard them.