International guests have gathered in Ho Chi Minh City to honour Vietnam’s historic struggle for independence as the country marks the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–2025).

After more than two decades of planning, the vision of establishing an international financial centre (IFC) in Ho Chi Minh City is finally gaining real momentum as the Politburo has officially endorsed the proposal, drawing significant attention from both domestic and international investors.

VOV.VN - The national-level military parade commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and the reunification of the country in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30 featured many impressive and meaningful moments.

VOV.VN - After days of rigorous training and with high determination, helicopters and fighter jets of the Vietnam People's Air Force opened the military parade in Ho Chi Minh City on the morning of April 30, commemorating the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and 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.

VOV.VN - The Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee and Ho Chi Minh City authorities solemnly held a grand anniversary marking the 50th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification in Ho Chi Minh City on April 30.

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).

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).

VOV.VN - Tourist hotspots across Vietnam, including Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Phan Thiet in the South, and mountainous areas like Sa Pa and Ha Giang in the North, are expected to see a surge in visitor numbers during the five-day holiday period from April 30 to May 4.

Thousands of spectators flocked to Bach Dang Wharf in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 to witness a full-scale rehearsal of an extraordinary drone light show over the Saigon River on the evening of April 28.