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Vietnam, US see encouraging results in settling war consequences

Three decades of joint efforts to address the lasting impacts of Agent Orange/dioxin and unexploded ordnance (UXO) have helped build trust and deepen Vietnam–US ties.

740 US soldiers missing in Vietnam war identified: US officer

With the support of Vietnam, the remains of 740 US servicemen have been identified and returned to their families, according to Kelly McKeague, Director of the Defence POW/MIA Accounting Agency under the US Department of Defence.

Bac Ninh to safely detonate 100kg wartime bomb with live fuse

A 100kg bomb with an intact fuse, believed to be a war remnant, has been discovered in a garden in northern Bac Ninh province, according to the provincial Military Command.

Vietnam enhances DNA identification of war remains with US support

Vietnam raises success in war remains analysis through U.S.-funded DNA tech and training.

350kg wartime bomb safely defused in Nghe An

Military forces in the central province of Nghe An safely detonated a bomb weighing 350kg left over from the war on July 9.

Three cluster bombs safely detonated in Quang Tri

According to NPA/RENEW, timely disposal of such explosives is vital to ensuring community safety and supporting agricultural activities.

Vietnam’s war films reflect on history with bold new perspectives

A new generation of directors is reshaping Vietnam’s war cinema with humanistic, multifaceted portrayals of conflict and post-war trauma.

Vietnam’s youth redefine wartime cinema

Vietnamese youth-led war films blend authenticity and emotion, drawing young audiences.

Vietnam steps up efforts to address post-war UXO contamination

More than half a century after the war, millions of unexploded bombs and mines remain buried underground, threatening lives and hindering development in many localities.

Surviving the frontlines: Veteran war photojournalist still tireless at 90

Now, close to 90, Ngo Minh Dao’s passion for photography still burns bright. He continues to produce stunning photos of Vietnam’s scenery, friends, and colleagues.

‘6-year-old martyr’ grave clarified: Binh Duong confirms it was a codename

Binh Duong officials clarify viral grave marked ‘6 years old’ belonged to a martyr using a codename.

World Press Photo suspends Nick Ut’s credit for 'Napalm Girl' photo

The organization has suspended authorship recognition pending further evidence, citing unresolved doubts raised by recent investigations.

200kg MK82 bomb unearthed during Long An ditch excavation

A local man in Long An discovered a deadly MK82 bomb while digging a trench beside his home.

Vietnam hands over wartime keepsake at defense policy dialogue

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien presented a wartime keepsake - an American soldier’s military ID card - to Mr. John Noh, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States.

VN, US boost ties with new UXO disposal training site launch

A new training range for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has recently been inaugurated in Hanoi’s outlying district of Ba Vi, marking another step in the US and Vietnam’s decades-long effort to heal the scars of war.

9X artists honor Heroic Vietnamese Mothers with powerful portraits

A moving project captures the natural dignity and history in the faces of Vietnam’s unsung heroes.

Former war correspondents revisit Vietnam 50 years after reunification

As Vietnam commemorates 50 years of national reunification, a delegation of former international war correspondents who once reported from the frontlines - and reporters from countries that supported Vietnam’s struggle - have returned to HCMC.

The prison memories of Former Vice President Truong My Hoa

We met former Vice President Truong My Hoa on a sun-drenched day in Saigon, in a modest home with a shaded courtyard where three star fruit trees hung heavy with fruit.

Phu Tho Hoa Tunnels offer glimpse into Vietnam’s wartime resilience

Exploring the Phu Tho Hoa Tunnels, young Vietnamese gain newfound respect for the resilience of previous generations.

Truong Sa 1975: The secret campaign that secured Vietnam’s sovereignty

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.