Aircraft maintenance company actively contributes to flight safety

Aircraft maintenance company actively contributes to flight safety

The Vietnam Airlines Engineering Company Ltd (VAECO) is the only maintenance organization in Vietnam approved for aircraft field maintenance by the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam, the US Federal Aviation Administration, the European Aviation Safety Agency and many other aviation authorities. VAECO is currently providing field maintenance services for the entire fleet of Vietnam Airlines and Cambodia Angkor Air. At present, VAECO has 2 aircraft repair workshops at Noi Bai airport with aircraft lines A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, B777, B787 and ATR. In addition, VAECO provides maintenance services to other domestic airlines, contributing to the safety of flights. VNA Photo: Tuấn Anh
Vietnam Military History Museum offers free admission during the April 30 and May 1 holiday

Vietnam Military History Museum offers free admission during the April 30 and May 1 holiday

The Vietnam Military History Museum offered free admission during the holiday from April 30 to May 4, 2025 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), to honor the great contributions of generations who have devoted and sacrificed for the cause of national liberation, construction and protection. VNA Photo: Thành Phương
Visit Hanoi’s ancient house at 87 Ma May street during holidays

Visit Hanoi’s ancient house at 87 Ma May street during holidays

Ancient house at 87 Ma May is one of the few houses in Hanoi which are preserved and kept as attractions, exhibitions providing information about the history of Hanoi. The house was constructed around the 19th century. It was renovated by a UNESCO-funded organization to a close approxi mation of its original condition in late 1998 and was recognised as a national cultural-historical site in 2004. Many tourists visited the house when visiting Hanoi's Old Quarter. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng
Working through days and nights on construction sites of North-South Expressway

Working through days and nights on construction sites of North-South Expressway

At the construction sites of the North-South Expressway component projects through Phu Yen province, thousands of workers and engineers are still working tirelessly throughout the April 30 - May 1 holiday even at night to ensure the route is open in September 2025 as committed. To date, the Quy Nhon - Chi Thanh component project has reached 71 percent of the contract value; the Chi Thanh - Van Phong component project has reached 73.48 percent. VNA Photo: Xuân Triệu
Working class contributes to national industrialization and modernization

Working class contributes to national industrialization and modernization

The Vietnamese working class has developed strongly in terms of quantity, structure, qualifications, skills and political stuff. Under the leadership of the Party, the working class demonstrates and affirms their position as the master of the country, leading the national industrialization, modernization and international economic integration. VNAPhoto
Students form Vietnam map and national flag by Bai Tu Long bay

Students form Vietnam map and national flag by Bai Tu Long bay

In an event held along the shores of Bai Tu Long Bay, Cam Pha city, the northeastern province of Quang Ninh, 500 students gathered to create a formation resembling the map of Vietnam and the national flag, marking a meaningful celebration of national pride and unity. The activity, organised as part of commemorations for the upcoming Reunification Day (April 30) and International Labour Day (May 1), aimed to foster patriotism among the younger generation and highlight the importance of Vietnam's territorial integrity. VNA Photo: Văn Đức
Vietnam shines on Day of Great Victory

Vietnam shines on Day of Great Victory

Tens of thousands of people from all over the country flocked to the center of Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 30, 2025, where 50 years ago, the Ho Chi Minh Campaign achieved complete victory, bringing the country back together, to join in the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and the national reunification. Smiles, tears of happiness, and warm hugs expressed the emotions, joy, and pride of every Vietnamese person in this historic event. VNA Photo: Hồng Đạt
Grand ceremony commemorating 50th anniversary of National Reunification

Grand ceremony commemorating 50th anniversary of National Reunification

The national-level grand ceremony, military parade and procession commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025) has taken place from early morning along Le Duan boulevard and several main streets in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of more than 13,000 people. VNA Photo
Grand parade marks 50 years of liberation of South and national reunification

Grand parade marks 50 years of liberation of South and national reunification

A national ceremony and parade is held on April 30 morning in Ho Chi Minh City to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025). The event is jointly organised by the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, and HCM City. VNA Photo
Visit VNA headquarters to

Visit VNA headquarters to "check-in" with the April 30 Victory Bulletin

50 years ago, the first Victory Bulletin - the most important bulletin in the history of war, in the cause of national liberation - broadcast by Vietnam News Agency was welcomed by people across the country. At noon on April 30, 1975, firecrackers exploded at 5 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hanoi. The Secretariat decided that Vietnam News Agency would fire firecrackers to announce a complete victory. On the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 - April 30, 2025), VNA headquarters at 5 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hanoi became a place for people in the capital to check-in, to capture meaningful moments with the national flag and this special bulletin. VNA Photo
Iconic photo

Iconic photo "The tank entering the Independence Palace at noon on April 30, 1975"

Half a century has passed, but the Ho Chi Minh Campaign - the pinnacle of victory in the Vietnamese revolutionary war - is still fresh in the memory of every Vietnamese person. The historic moments of the campaign were respectfully recorded by a generation of Vietnam News Agency’s reporters in thousands of photos. The photo "Liberation Army tank entering the Independence Palace at noon on April 30, 1975" is one of the moments, taken by journalist Tran Mai Huong (former General Director of Vietnam News Agency) when he and the first group of Vietnamese journalists were present at the Independence Palace at the historic moment of April 30, 1975. The photo has been widely used and has become a symbol of the Great Spring Victory, of the Day of National Reunification. VNA Photo: Trần Mai Hưởng
Great solidarity voyage brings OVs to Truong Sa, DK1 platforms

Great solidarity voyage brings OVs to Truong Sa, DK1 platforms

More than 60 overseas Vietnamese (OV) from 24 countries and territories concluded their nine-day journey to visit soldiers and people in Truong Sa island district in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa and the DK1 platforms on Vietnam's southern continental shelf on April 26. Photo by courtesy/VNA
VNA journalists on the frontline of history

VNA journalists on the frontline of history

During the Ho Chi Minh Campaign, reporters and photojournalists from the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) and the Liberation News Agency are on the frontlines of the information battlefield, playing a crucial role in documenting the nation's monumental victory. VNA Photo
Final rehearsal for National Reunification Day held in Ho Chi Minh City

Final rehearsal for National Reunification Day held in Ho Chi Minh City

On the morning of 27 April 2025, along Le Duan Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, the Parade and Marching Subcommittee for the ceremony commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification organised the full dress rehearsal for the parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025). Among the participants were military forces from China, Laos, and Cambodia. VNA Photo
Wild beauty of Son Cha island in Da Nang

Wild beauty of Son Cha island in Da Nang

Tucked peacefully at the foot of the Hai Van Pass and set apart from the vibrant and bustling city of Da Nang, Son Cha Island (also known as Hon Chao) is a fascinating destination, where the deep emerald green of pristine forests perfectly harmonises with the sapphire blue of the ocean. More than just a unique natural landscape, this place holds an untamed and vibrant beauty that invites exploration through every breathtaking frame. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng