Special flag raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square marking 50 years of national reunification
Special flag raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square marking 50 years of national reunification

VOV.VN - A special flag raising ceremony was solemnly held at the historic Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on April 30 morning, commemorating 50 years of the liberation of the South and national reunification.

Special flag raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square marking 50 years of national reunification
Flag raising ceremony at Hien Luong bridge – a historic landmark of Vietnam
Flag raising ceremony at Hien Luong bridge – a historic landmark of Vietnam

VOV.VN - A solemn flag raising ceremony for 50-year national reunification took place at the Hien Luong Flag Tower, located at the special national historic site of Hien Luong - Ben Hai, in Quang Tri province on April 30 morning.

Flag raising ceremony at Hien Luong bridge – a historic landmark of Vietnam
Thousands converge on city centre to watch military parade
Thousands converge on city centre to watch military parade

VOV.VN - Downtown Ho Chi Minh City has been overwhelmed with crowds as tens of thousands of residents and tourists flocked to key streets to secure spots for a military parade celebrating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30).

Thousands converge on city centre to watch military parade
Bus stations in Hanoi busy as thousands return home for five-day holiday
Bus stations in Hanoi busy as thousands return home for five-day holiday

VOV.VN - Thousands of people have flocked to bus stations in the capital on the final working day to queue up for tickets to go back to their hometowns over the five-day holiday period from April 30 to May 4, causing severe congestion and overcrowding.

Bus stations in Hanoi busy as thousands return home for five-day holiday
Tourists enjoy Vietnam’s largest hot air balloon festival in Dong Nai
Tourists enjoy Vietnam’s largest hot air balloon festival in Dong Nai

VOV.VN - Thousands of tourists flocked to Bien Hoa City in Dong Nai province on April 27 for the 2025 Dong Nai Hot Air Balloon Festival, the largest event of its kind ever held in Vietnam, which marks the start of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the southern liberation and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

Tourists enjoy Vietnam’s largest hot air balloon festival in Dong Nai
Three family members killed in tragic house fire in Hanoi
Three family members killed in tragic house fire in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A devastating fire occurred early on April 28 at a four-story house on Dinh Cong Ha Street in Hanoi, claiming the lives of three family members and leaving another injured.

Three family members killed in tragic house fire in Hanoi
Welcome ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister in Hanoi
Welcome ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister in Hanoi

VOV.VN - A welcome ceremony hosted by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh for his Japanese counterpart Ishiba Shigeru was held at the Presidential Palace in Hanoi on April 28.

Welcome ceremony for Japanese Prime Minister in Hanoi
State-level rehearsal for military parade in HCM City
State-level rehearsal for military parade in HCM City

VOV.VN - A state-level rehearsal for a special military parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification took place on Le Duan Boulevard in Ho Chi Minh City on April 27 morning.

State-level rehearsal for military parade in HCM City
HCM City residents take to streets at midnight to watch parade rehearsal
HCM City residents take to streets at midnight to watch parade rehearsal

VOV.VN - From around 2A.M. on April 27, large crowds of Ho Chi Minh City residents flocked to the downtown area, hoping to catch a glimpse of officers and soldiers engaging in a military parade rehearsal in the lead-up to the grand ceremony on April 30 to mark 50 years of national reunification.

HCM City residents take to streets at midnight to watch parade rehearsal
Locals in Hue swell with pride as National Reunification Day draws near
Locals in Hue swell with pride as National Reunification Day draws near

VOV.VN - In the jubilant atmosphere celebrating the grand 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025), a large number of young people and tourists have visited national flag decorated Phu Xuan University in Hue city, swelling with patriotism and pride.

Locals in Hue swell with pride as National Reunification Day draws near
Thousands brave rain for rehearsal parade in Ho Chi Minh City
Thousands brave rain for rehearsal parade in Ho Chi Minh City

VOV.VN - Despite heavy rain on April 25 evening, thousands of residents and tourists in Ho Chi Minh City patiently stood in the rain to witness a rehearsal of the military-civil parade in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975 – 2025).

Thousands brave rain for rehearsal parade in Ho Chi Minh City
National flags brighten Hanoi in lead-up to Reunification Day
National flags brighten Hanoi in lead-up to Reunification Day

VOV.VN - With just five days to go until the major holiday, Hanoi is awash with national flags and patriotic banners as the city marks 50 years of national reunification.

National flags brighten Hanoi in lead-up to Reunification Day
State President Luong Cuong warmly welcomed in Laos
State President Luong Cuong warmly welcomed in Laos

VOV.VN - State President Luong Cuong arrived in Vientiane on April 24, beginning a two-day state visit to Laos at the invitation of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party (LPRP) Central Committee and President Thongloun Sisoulith.

State President Luong Cuong warmly welcomed in Laos
Framing memories of pride on Reunification Day
Framing memories of pride on Reunification Day

VOV.VN - Streets and villages across the northern province of Son La bloom with flags and flowers as locals capture heartfelt moments to celebrate 50 years of national reunification.

Framing memories of pride on Reunification Day
Fighter jets rehearse spectacular maneuvers for reunification anniversary
Fighter jets rehearse spectacular maneuvers for reunification anniversary

VOV.VN - Yak-130 and Su-30MK2 fighter jets wowed onlookers with impressive aerobatics over Ho Chi Minh City on April 22, as they rehearsed for the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification.

Fighter jets rehearse spectacular maneuvers for reunification anniversary
Unique rain praying ritual of Ede ethnic people in Dak Lak
Unique rain praying ritual of Ede ethnic people in Dak Lak

VOV.VN - Traditionally, the Ede ethnic people of Dak Lak province in the Central Highlands, hold a ritual in April to pray for rain, favourable weather, bountiful crops, a prosperous life, and happiness.

Unique rain praying ritual of Ede ethnic people in Dak Lak
Spectacular fireworks light up HCM City sky for reunification anniversary
Spectacular fireworks light up HCM City sky for reunification anniversary

VOV.VN - Crowds gathered in downtown Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of April 19 to witness a dazzling fireworks display celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.

Spectacular fireworks light up HCM City sky for reunification anniversary
Grand parade rehearsal ahead of Reunification Day celebration
Grand parade rehearsal ahead of Reunification Day celebration

VOV.VN - On April 18 evening, the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Public Security, and Ho Chi Minh City coordinated a full rehearsal for the military parade and procession, involving the armed forces and people, in preparation for the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of South Vietnam and National Reunification (1975-2025).

Grand parade rehearsal ahead of Reunification Day celebration
Military aircraft rehearse for 50th anniversary of South liberation and reunification
Military aircraft rehearse for 50th anniversary of South liberation and reunification

VOV.VN - Dozens of helicopters, Su-30 fighter jets, and Yak-130 aircraft on April 18 continued their joint training flights in preparation for the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification.

Military aircraft rehearse for 50th anniversary of South liberation and reunification
Workers struggle under scorching early-summer heat in Hanoi
Workers struggle under scorching early-summer heat in Hanoi

VOV.VN - As the capital city is enduring intense early-summer heat, labourers are battling extreme weather conditions just to make a living.

Workers struggle under scorching early-summer heat in Hanoi
HCM City streets glow with decorations ahead of reunification anniversary
HCM City streets glow with decorations ahead of reunification anniversary

VOV.VN - Many streets and alleys throughout Ho Chi Minh City have been adorned with flags, flowers, posters, and banners in celebration of the 50th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification (April 30, 1975 – April 30, 2025).

HCM City streets glow with decorations ahead of reunification anniversary
Border friendship exchange enhances Vietnam-China defence links
Border friendship exchange enhances Vietnam-China defence links

VOV.VN - The 9th Vietnam-China Border Defence Friendship Exchange officially kicked off on April 16 at the Huu Nghi International Border Gate in Lang Son province, with a greeting ceremony and the marking of milestone 1116, conducted by General Phan Van Giang and a high-ranking delegation from the Vietnam Ministry of National Defence.

Border friendship exchange enhances Vietnam-China defence links
Party chief attends national conference on 11th Party Central Committee’s resolution implementation
Party chief attends national conference on 11th Party Central Committee’s resolution implementation

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam delivered a keynote speech at the national conference on the implementation of the 11th plenum’s resolution of the 13th Party Central Committee which opened in Hanoi on April 16.

Party chief attends national conference on 11th Party Central Committee’s resolution implementation
Panoramic view of VND11-trillion Tan Son Nhat Airport’s new terminal
Panoramic view of VND11-trillion Tan Son Nhat Airport’s new terminal

VOV.VN - The new domestic passenger terminal at Tan Son Nhat International Airport which costs approximately VND11 trillion is ready for its first flights from April 19 after more than two years of construction.

Panoramic view of VND11-trillion Tan Son Nhat Airport’s new terminal
Talks between To Lam and Xi Jinping captured in photos
Talks between To Lam and Xi Jinping captured in photos

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam and General Secretary and President of China Xi Jinping on April 14 led high-level delegations of both countries in talks at the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) headquarters in Hanoi immediately after a welcome ceremony for the top Chinese leader.

Talks between To Lam and Xi Jinping captured in photos
Vietnam rolls out red carpet for President Xi Jinping in Hanoi
Vietnam rolls out red carpet for President Xi Jinping in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam hosted an official welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping in Hanoi on April 14.

Vietnam rolls out red carpet for President Xi Jinping in Hanoi
Fashion show feature Ao Dai designs across three regions
Fashion show feature Ao Dai designs across three regions

VOV.VN - A fashion show was held in Hanoi on April 13, honouring the beauty of the Ao Dai (traditional long dress) from across the country and impressing both local and foreign audiences.

Fashion show feature Ao Dai designs across three regions
China’s top leader arrives in Hanoi for official visit to Vietnam
China’s top leader arrives in Hanoi for official visit to Vietnam

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping arrived in Hanoi on April 14, beginning his two-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and State President Luong Cuong.

China’s top leader arrives in Hanoi for official visit to Vietnam
Ba Be and Na Hang - attractive destinations for adventure lovers
Ba Be and Na Hang - attractive destinations for adventure lovers

VOV.VN - Ba Be and Na Hang are often likened to “inland seas on the mountains", offering nature lovers an ideal destination for both adventure and peaceful immersion amid a peaceful pace of life.

Ba Be and Na Hang - attractive destinations for adventure lovers
Armed forces hold joint rehearsal for V-Day military parade
Armed forces hold joint rehearsal for V-Day military parade

VOV.VN - Thousands of personnel from the military and police forces gathered at Bien Hoa Airbase in southern Dong Nai province on April 11 to conduct a joint rehearsal in preparation for a military parade and procession to commemorate 50 years of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30).

Armed forces hold joint rehearsal for V-Day military parade