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Exhibition showcases moving stories from nation's history

The Ký Ức Và Niềm Tin (Memories and Beliefs) exhibition is organised by the Vietnamese Women's Museum in collaboration with the 'Forever 20' Club to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People's Army (December 22, 1944 - December 22, 2024).

Culture

US servicemen’s remains repatriated
Humanitarian cooperation between the two countries in the search and recovery of US soldiers missing in action in Việt Nam began after the signing of the Paris Agreement in 1973.
War-time bomb found in northern province
The US bomb, about 20cm in diametre and 85cm in length, was discovered by the locals in Duong Phu hamlet, Chính Nghĩa Commune, Kim Đồng District, when digging a drainage ditch.

Two wartime bombs safely detonated in Vĩnh Phúc Province
Earlier, the Division of Education and Training of Sông Lô District requested the temporary suspension of teaching and learning on the morning of October 31 at schools in six communes and one town to ensure safety for local teachers and students.
Tiền Giang mobilises resources for Agent Orange victims
The Mekong Delta province of Tiền Giang aims to mobilise more resources to support people affected by Agent Orange.
Party, State leader presents gifts to heroic mothers, war veterans in Quảng Trị
Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm met and presented gifts to heroic Vietnamese mothers, wounded and sick soldiers, and exemplary policy beneficiary families in the central province of Quảng Trị on October 16.
350-kg wartime bomb discovered in Quảng Bình
The bomb, coded M117, measures 1.1m in length and weighs 350kg. Experts from the Mine Action Group (MAG) and local authorities safely removed the bomb, pending detonation in line with regulation.

State-funded war film “Peach Blossom, Phở and Piano” to compete at Oscar
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected the film Đào, Phở và Piano (Peach Blossom, Phở and Piano) as its official nomination to compete in the best international feature film category at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscar).
Vietnamese war film "Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano" vies for Oscar title
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has selected the film “Dao, Pho and Piano” (Peach Blossom, Pho and Piano) as its official nomination to compete in the best international feature film category at the 97th Academy Awards (Oscar).
Trần Tố Nga undeterred by court's rejection of lawsuit in seeking justice for AO/dioxin victims
As Nga’s representatives, William Bourdon and Bertrand Repolt from the Bourdon law office expressed their determination to stay on their client’s side.
Visually impaired Japanese man still feels the loss of friend in WWII 79 years on
Isao Shirahata, now 88, was trained to distinguish the sounds of fighter planes during World War II. He still grieves the loss of a friend who was killed in an air raid during the war.
Life blooms again on unexploded ordnance hotspot in central Việt Nam
About 7,000 people, including more than 3,000 children, have fallen victim to bomb and ammunition accidents in Quảng Trị Province since the end of the war.
Brightening up the future for dioxin victims
The Việt Nam Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin Chairman Nguyễn Hữu Chính said every act of assistance and sharing is a significant contribution to ensuring that no victim across the country is left behind.
More attention paid to AO/dioxin victims: official
US Ambassador Marc Knapper emphasised that co-operation in addressing post-war consequences is one of the basic elements for the US and Việt Nam to build trust, demonstrate their commitments, and advance their bilateral relationship to become a comprehensive strategic partnership as it is today.
Localities pay tribute to those who have made great contributions to the nation on War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day
Localities all over the country have commemorated heroic martyrs, war invalids and their families as the nation moves towards War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day July 27.
Artworks by famed anti-war artist Lê Bá Đảng exhibited for the first time in Quảng Trị
Among the 150 works on display at the exhibition Khát Vọng Hoà Bình (Desire for Peace) by artist Lê Bá Đảng, there are one hundred pieces which his family have just brought from France to Việt Nam.
Gifts for revolution contributors on occasion of War Invalids and Martyrs Day
Presenting gifts is one of the activities held annually to express gratitude to those who laid down their lives or made significant contributions to the revolution.
Veteran journalist discusses days of liberation
Việt Nam News spoke with veteran journalist Trần Mai Hưởng about his memories and thoughts on journalism today.
Conference talks Việt Nam’s minimisation of impacts from war-left toxic chemicals
Major General Ngô Văn Giao, Director of the Department of Military Science under the Ministry of National Defence, stressed that the consequences of lingering toxic chemicals/dioxin left from the war have continued to affect human health and the environment in the country.

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