Policies in Action - Happy Vietnam

Expanded Terminal T2 at Noi Bai International Airport makes debut

The project expands the terminal’s floor area to over 200,000 sq.m, increases passenger capacity from 10 million to 15 million, even up to 18 million per year, and boosts operational capacity with boarding gates rising from 17 to 30 and jet bridges from 14 to 27, meeting strong growth in international travel demand.

Ground-breaking, inauguration of 234 key projects, works take place simultaneously at 9:00 on Dec 19

Ministry aims to ensure human rights in public service, labour, employment, social security

Vietnam prioritises Lao, Cambodian teaching in border communes

Vietnam, partners advance child-friendly justice through four-year collaboration

Dong Thap strives to bring red-crowned cranes back

The red-crowned crane has long been a symbol of Tram Chim National Park and the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap. Listed as critically endangered on the world’s Red List, the species is in urgent need of protection. To help bring the cranes back, Dong Thap is actively implementing a conservation and development project for the 2022-2032 period.

16 intangible cultural heritage elements recognised by UNESCO

The Ba Chua Xu (Holy Mother of the Realm) Festival at Sam mountain in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang was officially recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage of humanity at the 19th session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in Paraguay on December 4, 2024. With this recognition, the festival has become the 16th intangible cultural heritage element of Vietnam recognised by UNESCO.

Overseas Vietnamese help Vietnamese products go global

In 2016, approximately 4.5 million Vietnamese were residing in 109 countries and territories. Today, the figures have risen to over 6 million and more than 130, respectively. Once focused on small-scale trade, many OV entrepreneurs now own major retail centres and operate extensive wholesale networks, boosting the availability of Vietnamese products abroad.

Deputy PM calls for support for pardoned prisoners to swiftly reintegrate into society

According to official figures, a total of 8,056 inmates have been granted early release under this year’s amnesty.

Foreign leaders send congratulations on Vietnam’s 50th reunification anniversary

World leaders have flooded Vietnam with congratulatory messages as the country is commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).

Vietnam treasures invaluable support from int'l friends: VFF leader

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) leader expressed deep gratitude to international friends for their enduring friendship, wholehearted support, and noble international solidarity extended to Vietnam during its two resistance wars, as well as its ongoing process of national renewal, development, and safeguarding.

Vietnam works together with int’l community to build a future of peace, prosperity, solidarity, development

Before, during and after the signing of the Paris Peace Accords in 1973, socialist countries, and peace-loving, justice-loving and progressive people around the world gave effective support, assistance and aid for, and stood side by side with the Vietnamese people in this just struggle.

OVs celebrate national reunification with deep love for homeland

Across continents, millions of overseas Vietnamese are marking the occasion with pride, emotion, and a sense of connection to their homeland.

Grand parade celebrates 50 years of liberation of South, national reunification

A grand parade in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975-2025) was held solemnly and impressively in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 on April 30 morning, with the participation of more than 13,000 people.

Foreign ambassadors congratulate Vietnam’s achievements after 50 years of reunification

The April 30, 1975 victory was a symbol of ardent patriotism, the strength of great national unity, the indomitable and heroic fighting spirit of the Vietnamese army and people, and the strong aspiration of the Vietnamese people for independence, freedom, peace and happiness.

Party chief's address at national celebration of liberation of South and national reunification

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) To Lam delivered an address at the national celebration of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification held in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30.

With its mettle, wisdom and strength, Vietnam continues to create miracles in new era: Party chief

Party General Secretary To Lam said with a burning desire to safeguard national independence and reunification, and with the spirit of "Nothing is more precious than independence and freedom", the entire Vietnamese people, from Nam Quan Pass to Ca Mau Cape, united to repel the invaders and everywhere marked the bravery, sacrifices and glorious feats of the army and people.

OP-ED: Celebrating 50 Years of Vietnam’s Reunification: A Story of National Resilience

This historic milestone not only marks the liberation and reunification of Vietnam but also symbolises the end of imperialism in the Mekong region.

First wedding of the Liberation Army after April 30

As war correspondents for the Vietnam News Agency, they arrived on the battlefield in the South during the final years of the resistance against the U.S. After the liberation, amidst the chaos and the lingering effects of war, they got married in a special ceremony—considered the first wedding of the liberation forces in Saigon after April 30, 1975.

Strategic thinking, military brilliance: How CPV led the path to victory

In the spring of 1975, under the clear-sighted leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), the Vietnamese army and people achieved a historic victory – completely liberating the South, reunifying the country, and ending more than two decades of war against the US imperialists.

Party chief’s “Vietnam is one” message strikes chord across Latin America

In excerpts from the article, General Secretary Lam underlined that national reconciliation remains a “long-term strategic choice” and a “pillar of the great national unity bloc.”

Vietnam is one, the Vietnamese people are one: Party chief

The victory was the result of the Vietnamese people's unwavering determination to build a unified nation that could never be divided by any force.

50 years on: Echoes of April 30 victory from Havana

Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Cuba Mai Thao has shared vivid memories of the day Vietnam’s reunification sent shockwaves of celebration across Cuba — a nation that embraced April 30, 1975, as if it were its own triumph.

PM orders repair of suspension bridges nationwide over safety concerns

PM Chinh asked the Chairpersons the People’s Committees of centrally-run cities and provinces to carry out comprehensive inspections of all suspension bridges, assess current conditions, and make necessary repairs.

Vietnam News Agency reporters continue to write “heroic epic”

The history of revolutionary journalism in Vietnam has recorded the profound imprint of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) as a strategic, reliable information agency of the Party and State throughout the great resistance wars. During the years of arduous warfare, with patriotism, courage, and unwavering will, its reporters were present on all battlefields, vividly reflecting on the heroic struggle of the Vietnamese army and people for national independence, freedom, and reunification, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.