In August 1945, the Vietnamese people rose up to secure the right to self-determination, driven by two sacred values: independence and freedom. Eighty-one years later, following 40 years of Doi Moi (Renewal), Viet Nam has traversed a protracted journey, from a centrally planned and subsidised economy to the aspiration of building a strong and prosperous nation.

The 11th edition of the political-artistic programme “Independence Star” was held in Ha Noi on August 30 night under the theme “The Light of Independence – Aspiration for a Powerful Viet Nam.”

Spokeswoman of the Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang on May 22 expressed Viet Nam’s reaction to the indictment issued by the US Department of Justice against Cuban General Raúl Castro.

Leaders of German political parties have expressed strong interest in and admiration for Viet Nam’s development achievements and the upcoming 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV), during meetings with Vietnamese Ambassador to Germany Nguyen Dac Thanh.