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HCM City advised to plan boulevards, metro line along Saigon River

The planning of the Saigon River must adhere to the principle of harmony with nature, be resident-centered, and be inseparable from the goal of flood prevention, a report recommends.

The tale of a surrendered pilot who bombed Tan Son Nhat Airport

Once on the opposing side, Tran Van On joined the Quyet Thang Squadron, delivering a critical strike on Tan Son Nhat Airport, contributing to the Ho Chi Minh Campaign’s victory in 1975.

From battle to peace: An eyewitness to the fall of Saigon speaks

On April 30, 1975, architect Nguyen Huu Thai witnessed Vietnam’s Liberation Flag raised, Duong Van Minh’s surrender, and Trinh Cong Son’s historic performance.

After half a century, mother finally brings home her fallen son

The 104-year-old mother broke down when her son’s remains returned home after five decades. Her words touched the hearts of all who heard them.

The general who broke Saigon's steel gate recalls the final battle

As Vietnam marks 50 years of reunification, memories of the fierce battle that breached the “steel gate” at Xuan Loc and led to the final push into Saigon flood back like a vivid film in the mind of Major General Nguyen Ngoc Doanh.

Quach Thi Lan: The pride of the Muong people

After nearly two years of suspension, Quach Thi Lan returned in triumph, winning Asian gold and breaking a national record.

The lawyer who disarmed Saigon’s police in one day

In just 24 hours, a revolutionary lawyer turned police chief dismaned Saigon’s defenses and paved the way for peace.

Naming new communes? Avoid numbers, honor history

As Vietnam reshapes its map, experts stress that new place names should reflect heritage - not just fit data systems.

Counterfeit milk scandal shakes Vietnam’s food safety system

Nearly 600 counterfeit powdered milk brands targeting patients and infants have been exposed, revealing a fraudulent network that earned up to $19.6 million and highlighted major regulatory lapses in product quality oversight and post-market checks.

Saigon, 1975: The soldier who escorted Duong Van Minh to surrender

A soldier shares his gripping account of the battle that led to the historic surrender on April 30.

The pilot who flew above Saigon on Vietnam’s day of victory

Fifty years after the historic aerial parade, former pilot Nguyen Van Nghia returned to Bien Hoa Air Base and recalled the moment he led a roaring squadron of MiG-21 jets over Ho Chi Minh City on the day of victory.

New commune structure set for launch in August

By mid-August, commune-level governments will take on district roles with a streamlined workforce and expanded authority.

Vietnam’s military diplomacy reflects decades of resilience and peacekeeping

National defense diplomacy is a core element within the overall foreign policy strategy of the Party and State. It has accompanied the progress of Vietnam’s diplomacy and is closely tied to many of the nation’s most glorious historical milestones.

KOLs pocket millions of dong per livestream session, defy advertising laws

A single 2-hour TikTok livestream by KOLs can bring hundreds of millions of dong in income, which is believed to be the major reason behind the false advertising.

Expanding HCMC requires new public-private synergy for sustainable development

Dr Huynh Dat Vu Khoa, who grew up in HCM City in post-war period, says his childhood memories are tied to the green river, boat race festivals, and rice mixed with bo bo grains.

The final surrender: General Pham Xuan The relives April 30, 1975

General Pham Xuan The recalls the historic moment he confronted President Duong Van Minh and demanded an unconditional surrender at the Independence Palace on April 30, 1975.

Vietnam’s traffic jam blame game: Cars or motorbikes?

The long-standing debate continues as experts weigh in on whether private cars or motorbikes are the main culprits behind urban congestion.

Top Vietnamese AI scientist at xAI returns to teach in Ho Chi Minh City

Dr. Pham Hy Hieu joins VNU-HCM as a visiting professor to share global AI insights and support local research.

What is happening to the once-famous tycoons of Pleiku?

Hoang Anh Gia Lai, Duc Long Gia Lai, and Quoc Cuong Gia Lai, once famous Pleiku tycoons, have experienced ups and downs in their businesses in recent years.

The hidden bunkers of Saigon: Inside the secret bases of Vietnam’s commandos

Exploring museums and historical sites tied to the Saigon Commandos is not only a journey into the past, but also a proud rediscovery of a defining chapter in Vietnam’s history.