VOV.VN - A solemn flag-raising ceremony was held at the Hien Luong–Ben Hai Special National Historic Site in Quang Tri province on April 29, marking the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification (April 30, 1975–2026).

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence on April 29 launched preparations for the Vietnam International Defence Expo 2026, a large-scale event aimed at promoting international cooperation, showcasing defence capabilities and advancing a self-reliant, modern defence industry.

VOV.VN - Vietnam is pushing a shift from administrative control to service-oriented governance as it seeks to sustain double-digit growth, with the Ministry of Finance (MoF) playing a central role in mobilising and allocating resources more efficiently.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Red Cross Society on April 29 launched the 2026 Humanitarian Month, aiming to mobilise VND500 billion (around US$19 million) to support vulnerable groups and expand nationwide humanitarian efforts.

Vietnam always attaches importance to and wishes to unceasingly strengthen its traditional friendship and Strategic Partnership with Belarus, a senior official has said.

Environmentally friendly products from Vietnam are drawing strong interest from international buyers at major lifestyle and fashion exhibitions now underway in Hong Kong (China), highlighting the country’s growing appeal in sustainable production and design.

Politburo member, Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Hoai Trung held a series of bilateral engagements with ASEAN counterparts and senior European officials on the sidelines of the 25th ASEAN – EU Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei, on April 28.

Electronics imports have surged in early 2026, signaling strong investment momentum to expand manufacturing capacity in response to rising global demand and a swelling pipeline of orders flowing into Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The Vietnamese wushu team has won two gold medals in the first two days of the 2026 World Taijiquan Championships in Bulgaria.

VOV.VN - April 1975 is remembered not only for the rapid advance of Vietnamese forces toward Saigon (now Ho Chi Minh City) during the 1975 Spring Offensive, but also for a far-reaching strategic decision: the liberation of islands in the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago on April 29.