General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam has described the victory on April 30, 1975 as a shining symbol of revolutionary heroism, the will for independence, resilience, and the strength of the great national unity.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on April 28 for Secretary General of the ruling Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) Party Chakil Aboobabcar, who is on a working visit to Vietnam and attending the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.

Amid the vibrant atmosphere of historic April days, the Interactive Exhibition Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification at the headquarters of Nhan Dan Newspaper (71 Hang Trong, Hanoi) has become a popular destination for young people. Instead of sleeping in over the weekend, thousands of young visitors rose early to queue neatly to experience Nhan Dan’s unique journalistic products.

In the first quarter of 2025, the gross domestic product (GDP) of Vietnam’s agriculture, forestry, and fisheries sector grew by 3.74%, contributing 6.09% to the overall increase in the national economy’s added value. However, experts warn that growth in the agricultural sector could be impacted if the United States imposes a 46% tariff on goods imported from Vietnam.

During a voyage to visit military personnel and people on the frontier islands of the Truong Sa Archipelago in Vietnam’s southwestern waters, each story and image of steadfast soldiers and the close-knit bonds between mainland people and islanders help us more understand the spirit of sacrifice and patriotism nurtured by forefather generations and of those officers and soldiers who continue to vigilantly protect our seas and islands today.

Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru and his spouse are paying an official visit to Vietnam from April 27 to 29 at the invitation of Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and his spouse.

In the context of the economy accelerating towards the target of double-digit growth, efforts to unblock credit capital flows have become a key factor helping businesses accelerate investment in production and business, opening up new growth space.

These days, the people of the city named after President Ho Chi Minh are filled with joy as they welcome a grand celebration—the day, fifty years ago, when liberation forces marched triumphantly into Saigon. The air seems to relive the spirit of that historic uprising, a jubilant time filled with flags and flowers, marking the end of war and the realisation of a nation’s longing for peace and reunification.

Industrial production in the early months of the year has continued to improve, maintaining a solid growth trajectory. In the first quarter of 2025, the added value of the entire industrial sector increased by 7.32% compared to the same period in 2024. Notably, the manufacturing and processing industry remains the main driver of economic growth, recording a rise of 9.28%. However, industrial production is expected to face multiple challenges in the coming months.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) brings numerous benefits to society, but it also presents an urgent requirement: AI must be applied in a way that aligns with human ethical standards, avoiding negative impacts on individuals and communities.

The contribution of the private economic sector to Vietnam’s GDP has remained largely unchanged over the past decade. How can the private sector become a pioneering force in this new era, successfully driving the country’s industrialisation and modernisation, enhancing national competitiveness, improving people's livelihoods, and building a dynamic and globally integrated Vietnam? Dr Nguyen Si Ding shared his insights as an expert.