Battles cold war

VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang speaks at the get-together of the VNA's veteran war reporters. (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Veteran war reporters of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) met in Hanoi on March 16 to mark 50 years since they joined the battlefield in the resistance war against the US (March 16, 1973). The former VNA reporters, technicians and telegraphers recalled the day when they left Hanoi for the battlefield, determining to ensure the unending flow of mainstream information . Veteran war reporters of the Vietnam News Agency meet in Hanoi. (Photo: VNA) Prior to the meeting, they observed a minute’s silence in memory of their colleagues who laid down their lives while on duty in the war, and visited the VNA’s Hall of Tradition. In early 1972 when the war escalated, the 20th plenum of the third-tenure Party Central Committee called on the entire Party, people and army to stay persistent until the complete victory. The GP10 reporters, technicians … [Read more...] about Veteran war reporters – a “golden generation” of Vietnam News Agency

Xi will be the first national leader to shake Putin's hand since the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued an arrest warrant for him on Friday over the deportation of Ukrainian children to Russia since its invasion. Russia is presenting Xi's trip, his first since securing an unprecedented third term this month, as evidence that it has a powerful friend prepared to stand with it against a hostile West that it accuses of trying to isolate and defeat Moscow. "We can feel the geopolitical landscape in the outside world undergoing drastic changes," Putin said in an article in China's People's Daily published on the Kremlin website, adding that he had high hopes for the visit from his "good old friend." For Xi, the visit is a diplomatic tightrope. China has released a 12-point proposal to solve the Ukraine crisis, but at the same time strengthened ties with Moscow. China has repeatedly dismissed Western accusations that it is planning to arm Russia but says it wants a closer … [Read more...] about China’s Xi arrives in Russia to meet Putin over Ukraine war

The sons of Hanoi held their heads high and persevered in the cause of national liberation in the face of brutality and harassment. The lethal and brutal treatment and torture in Phu Quoc jail could not weaken the determination of the sons of Hanoi to survive and fight for the freedom and independence of their homeland. Former Hanoi imprisoned veterans attend a ceremony on March 22 that honors their sacrifices for national unity and liberation. Photo: Thanh Hai/The Hanoi Times Phu Quoc Prison was built in 1949-1950 under French colonial rule to detain political dissidents and national patriots. From 1963 to 1973, more than 40,000 Vietnamese patriots, soldiers, and communist activists who fought for the liberation of their country were incarcerated in the prison, which was run by the South Vietnamese regime. Located some 90 kilometers from the Vietnamese mainland, Phu Quoc prison was the site of the deaths of some 4,000 people who gave their lives in the … [Read more...] about Hanoi patriots recount memories of captivity

Depicting the most intense and heroic moments of the 60-day Battle of Hanoi, as the army and citizens fought to defend their capital, the film chronicles street fighting in the Old Quarter against the French invading forces in the winter of 1946. Its final scenes are being shot at full speed, as the feature film “Dao, Pho & Piano” or Peach Blossom, Beef Noodle Soup and Piano is about to be released on the occasion of April 30 and May 1 (National Reunification Day and International Labour Day). The film was commissioned by the Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, and produced by Film Studio No. 1 JSC. The large-scale studio of "Dao, Pho & Piano" recreates the space of Hanoi in 1946-1947. Photo: VNA A recreation of Hanoi as it was nearly 80 years ago “Dao, Pho & Piano” tells the story of a young couple who braved the dangers to see each other on the last day, February 17, 1947, before the Vietnamese troops … [Read more...] about “Dao, Pho & Piano”: a beautiful story about the spirit of Hanoians

Strategic, decisive General Chu Huy Man was called General Hai Manh (strength in both political and military affairs) by Vietnamese troops and General Thaochan by Lao troops and people. With rich practical experience and extensive strategic vision, the general made great contribution to the national salvation and defense cause, the fulfillment of international duties and the military building. At the very young age, he joined the revolutionary activities. He was among leaders of the August Revolution in Quang Nam province. During that period, he always proved to be a steadfast, loyal, brave, and competent communist. With his talents in both political and military affairs, Chu Huy Man was sent to the North from the Region 5 theater when the national resistance war broke out in December 1946. In the North, he was assigned with strategic important duties. Under his command, regular regiments in Northern Vietnam won a number of feats-of-arms, such as the battle at Phu Thong fortress … [Read more...] about Chu Huy Man – Talented general of Vietnam People’s Army

Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van den Bossche (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam Karl Van den Bossche has called Vietnam a responsible, reliable and stable partner in an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the bilateral diplomatic ties (March 22, 1973-2023). He recalled that 50 years ago, Belgium and its neighbouring European nations, including Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Italy, quickly recognised the young Democratic Republic of Vietnam, stressing that they supported the return of peace and stability to a country heavily damaged by decade-long wars. Several Belgium-Vietnam associations were established at that time to help the Southeast Asian country seek balances in the international arena, he said, noting that such associations are still existing today. The ambassador said in the early stage of the bilateral ties, priority was given to Vietnam's national development, so the … [Read more...] about Vietnam – a responsible, reliable partner: Belgian ambassador