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16th NA’s First Extraordinary Session Targets Defence Law Upgrade, Deeper International Integration

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Continuing the first extraordinary session, the 16th National Assembly (NA) on August 4 looked into submissions and verification reports on the draft Law on Prevention and Control of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) and the draft law amending and supplementing a number of articles of nine laws on military and national defence affairs.

Vietnam's Diplomacy Resilient, Responsible and Forward-Looking: Ambassadors

Headliners

Politburo’s Resolution 57-NQ/TW Powers New Growth Momentum

Turning resolutions into action

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500-Day Campaign: A Mission of Gratitude
A soldier's remains recovered, an identity verified, or a detail of a fallen soldier clarified during the "500-Day Campaign" is far more than the result of search and verification efforts. It is a sacred mission, a moral duty and the wish of every Vietnamese to pay tribute to the heroic soldiers who laid down their lives for peace, independence and freedom.
Giving Fallen Soldiers Their Names Back
More than 50 years after the war, the advanced DNA technology is helping identify fallen soldiers, closing decades of wait in anguish by many families across the country.
A Touching Journey to Bring Fallen Heroes Home
The "500-day-and-night campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of martyrs' remains” pays tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for independence while renewing hope for families yearning to find their loved ones after decades of waiting.
Peaceful Space That Protects the Citys Soul
In the relentless pace of Ho Chi Minh City, modest alleys offer a space of calmness that constitutes a valuable part of the country’s most dynamic city.
A Proud 50 Years of Innovation Development
Half a century after bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, the country’s largest city has taken an impressive journey, transforming from a city scarred by war into a leading economic hub and a dynamic, modern megacity, becoming a symbol of Vietnam’s renewal and integration.

Vietnam’s peacekeepers building hope in Abyei

Experiencing Tet in the Heart of Ho Chi Minh City

Tam Dao Enters Bumper Custard Apple Harvest Season

Culture Positioned as Core Driver of Hanoi's Century-Long Development

Culture highlights

While in previous planning, culture was placed in relation to heritage preservation, maintaining urban identity, and tourism development, the Hanoi Capital Master Plan with a 100-year vision identifies culture as the city's core value, an endogenous resource, a source of soft power, and a key driver of sustainable development.

The northern province of Bac Ninh generated an estimated more than 9 trillion dong (342 million US dollars) from lychee sales and related services during the 2026 harvest season, marking a remarkable 44.2% increase compared with the previous year.

Traditional Net Fishing Connects People in Hai Ninh Coastal Village

Crafty destinations

Durian Remains King of Vietnam’s Fruit Exports

Made in Vietnam

Developing Tourism Value of Ancient Longan Orchards in Ca Mau

Local economy

Vietnam Looks to Unlock Medical Tourism Potential with National Strategy

Economy

WHO Pledges Support for Vietnam’s Universal Health Coverage

In love with Vietnam

The World Health Organization (WHO) Representative in Vietnam, Angela Pratt, believes a people-centered healthcare system does more than just improving the quality of life but lays the foundation for a country’s sustainable development. She emphasizes that WHO will partner with Vietnam in achieving universal health coverage.