They emphasise the profound historical significance of the event, as well as the country’s remarkable progress in development, reconciliation, and independent foreign policy over the past five decades.

The Times of India featured powerful images of the official commemorative ceremony and military parade in Ho Chi Minh City. Thousands of Vietnamese citizens and international visitors were seen wearing shirts with the red flag and gold star (the symbol of the national flag), joyfully celebrating in unison.

The UK’s Reuters highlighted the central message of the day, quoting General Secretary To Lam’s remarks “The Vietnamese Nation is one.” The article recalled the historic moment when the Liberation Flag was raised atop the Independence Palace at noon on April 30, 1975, marking the end of the war and the reunification of Vietnam.

Nicaragua’s Radio La Primerisima reported on the festive scenes in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, where citizens were “celebrating victory over a once-considered invincible army.” The report described the legendary Ho Chi Minh Campaign as not only the conclusion of one of the most brutal modern wars but also the beginning of Vietnam’s emergence as a unified, resilient, and developing Asian power.

Argentina’s Resumen Latinoamericano published an article titled “Vietnam: Yesterday, Today and Forever,” calling April 30, 1975, a milestone of global importance. It marked the culmination of more than a century of struggle against colonialism, neocolonialism, and imperialism. Vietnam, the article noted, is widely recognised for its courage, perseverance, solidarity, dignity, revolutionary spirit, and socialism under the leadership of the Communist Party.

La Patrie News, an Algerian news site publishing in both French and Arabic, described the jubilant atmosphere throughout Vietnam. Streets were filled with people of all ages waving the national flag with smiles on their faces. Massive posters commemorating the historic victory adorned buildings and public spaces. The article emphasised that half a century after reunification, Vietnamese citizens take great pride in their history and look confidently toward a bright and prosperous future, with the nation steadily advancing in peace and global integration.

The online platforms of Pasaxon, the central organ of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, and Pathet Laos praised the great victory of 1975 as a culmination of Vietnam’s long resistance under the wise and visionary leadership of the Communist Party. According to the articles, the Spring Offensive, crowned by the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign, was one of the greatest and most glorious achievements in the country’s millennia-long history of national construction and defence. It ushered Vietnam into a new era of independence, freedom, unity, peace, and sustainable development.

National-level military parade celebrating 50 years Vietnam’s national reunification

VOV.VN - A mass military parade took place in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30, marking the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country. Let’s have a look at some of the images of the parade.