Vietnamese communities abroad recently organised activities to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the liberation of South Vietnam and national reunification (April 30) and the 131st anniversary of May Day (May 1).
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnamesecommunities abroad recently organised activities, including meetings and sportscompetitions, to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the liberation of South Vietnam and national reunification (April 30) and the 131st anniversary of May Day (May 1).
In Prague, the Czech Republic, theVietnam table tennis tournament attracted nearly 20 players from Prague, Plzenclubs and several amateur ones from other cities and provinces. Finalists willbe chosen to compete with Vietnamese nationals from Poland, Germany, Hungary,Norway, France and Slovakia at the Vietnam friendly table tennis championship slatedfor June 3 in Budapest, Hungary.
Meanwhile, the Vietnamesecommunity in South Chungcheong province’s Asan city and several Vietnamesestudents’ associations held a football tournament with eight teams comprisingworkers and students from Asan and adjacent localities.
South Chungcheong province ishome to nearly 10,000 Vietnamese, including around 4,000, mostly students, workersand Vietnamese brides.
On the occasion, the VietnameseAssociation in the UK, the Vietnamese Business Association and the VietnameseStudent Association in the UK co-organised Charity Golf Day attracting 75amateur golfers.
Proceeds raised at the event willbe used for the Vietnamese community’s activities in the UK, including thesecond Vietnamese Football Cup scheduled for July 30, the Mid-Autumn Festivalfor children and Lewishham school.
Meanwhile, a meeting celebratingthe occasion took place in Macau, China on April 30.
Speaking at the event, Nguyen VanPhong from the Vietnamese Consulate General in Hong Kong and Macao recalledmilestones of the country during the war, affirming that the Spring Victory1975 is a glorious chapter in history during the national construction anddefence.
He extended congratulations tomore than 20,000 Vietnamese workers in Macau on the festive day, and hailedtheir contributions to the home country over the past years.
Vice Chairwoman of the VietnamFellow Countrymen Friendship Association in Macau Nguyen Thi Tuan introducedunique characteristics of Vietnamese culture, including dances and folk songs.
Since its establishment inJanuary 2013, the Vietnam Fellow Countrymen Friendship Association in Macaucurrently records around 2,000 members. It regularly holds music shows as wellas raises fund for disaster victims in Vietnam’s central region, the poor andsoldiers in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago.-VNA
Vietnamese embassies in Algeria, Angola and Romania recently held activities to mark the 40th anniversary of southern liberation and national reunification (April 30).
The Vietnamese embassy in the Republic of Korea (RoK) held a ceremony on April 28 to celebrate the 41 st anniversary of the liberation of the south Vietnam and national reunification (April 30).
The Vietnamese Embassy in France held a ceremony to mark the 42nd anniversary of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30) in Paris on April 28.
A flag-raising ceremony was held at the Hien Luong – Ben Hai historic site in Vinh Linh district, the central province of Quang Tri on April 30 to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of the Southern Liberation and National Reunification Day (April 30, 1975) and the 45th anniversary of the liberation of Quang Tri (May 1, 1972).
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
A football tournament in Asen (Source: VNA) 
