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'7 million viewers is the greatest reward': director of 'Red Rain' on Vietnam War film's record streak

'7 million viewers is the greatest reward': director of 'Red Rain' on Vietnam War film's record streak

Director Dang Thai Huyen admits that her “Mua Do” (Red Rain), could only capture part of the brutality of the 1972 Second Battle of Quang Tri during the Vietnam War.
Brazilian journalist who was jailed 7 times, tortured for speaking out against Vietnam War

Brazilian journalist who was jailed 7 times, tortured for speaking out against Vietnam War

Couple pulls all-nighter for National Day wedding photo shoot

Couple pulls all-nighter for National Day wedding photo shoot

State Treasury has disbursed over $200M as National Day cash gifts

State Treasury has disbursed over $200M as National Day cash gifts

A total of VND5.687 trillion (US$215.87 million) had been distributed to 1,929 out of 3,321 communes as cash gifts each worth VND100,000 for every citizen to welcome the National Day, the State Treasury reported on Sunday afternoon.
August 31, 2025 | 06:55 am PT
Nearly 14,000 work through holiday at Long Thanh airport

Nearly 14,000 work through holiday at Long Thanh airport

Nearly 14,000 engineers and workers are working through the four-day National Day holiday at the Long Thanh international airport construction site to bring the project to the finish line soon.
August 31, 2025 | 02:24 am PT
Vietnam to grant amnesty to nearly 14,000 prisioners on National Day occasion

Vietnam to grant amnesty to nearly 14,000 prisioners on National Day occasion

Vietnam will grant amnesty to 13,920 individuals on the occasion of the August Revolution (Aug. 19) and National Day (Sept. 2), according to a decision signed by State President Luong Cuong on Aug. 29.
August 29, 2025 | 03:45 pm PT
Four Vietnam-made robots showcased at exhibition of 80-year national achievements

Four Vietnam-made robots showcased at exhibition of 80-year national achievements

Four domestically made robots, including a humanoid, delivery, warehouse-sorting, and guiding robot, were introduced at the exhibition of 80-year national achievements by the Ministry of Science and Technology.
August 29, 2025 | 04:55 am PT
National ID app crashes after announcement of cash gift to all citizens

National ID app crashes after announcement of cash gift to all citizens

Many were unable to log into VNeID Thursday evening after the government announced a VND100,000 (US$3.9) gift for every citizen through the digital ID app to mark National Day.
August 29, 2025 | 12:40 am PT
Patriotism (also) means keeping your streets clean

Patriotism (also) means keeping your streets clean

On Sunday morning as I drove to a familiar coffee corner, I noticed Hanoi was resplendent as preparations have begun for the National Day celebrations.
August 25, 2025 | 06:11 pm PT
Thousands gather in Hanoi, Hue, HCMC for National Day 'Golden Opportunity' concert

Thousands gather in Hanoi, Hue, HCMC for National Day 'Golden Opportunity' concert

Thousands of people gathered at Hanoi’s Flag Tower, Hue’s Ngo Mon Gate, and HCMC’s Nha Rong Wharf to enjoy the “Thoi Co Vang” (Golden Opportunity) performance to celebrate the National Day (Sept. 2).
August 23, 2025 | 06:09 am PT
40 years of Hanoi through the eyes of a Danish journalist

40 years of Hanoi through the eyes of a Danish journalist

On the drive from Noi Bai Airport into Hanoi, Thomas Bo Pedersen would sometimes see children chasing his car, shouting “Russki,” Vietnamese for a Russian person.
August 22, 2025 | 04:13 am PT
Foreigners soak up festive atmosphere ahead of National Day

Foreigners soak up festive atmosphere ahead of National Day

Jeong Jonghyeok, dressed in Vietnam’s national red and gold colors, queued for nearly three hours to enter the “national concert” on Aug. 10 at My Dinh National Stadium.
August 21, 2025 | 08:42 pm PT
Hanoi neighborhood puts up 12,000 flags in proud display for National Day

Hanoi neighborhood puts up 12,000 flags in proud display for National Day

On Hang Chao Street in Hanoi’s O Cho Dua Ward, 250 households have filled their neighborhood with national flags and flowers to celebrate National Day, Sept. 2.
August 20, 2025 | 05:39 am PT
'Proud to be Vietnamese' concert in Hanoi draws 30,000 spectators with stirring performances

'Proud to be Vietnamese' concert in Hanoi draws 30,000 spectators with stirring performances

Hoa Minzy and more than 30,000 spectators sang "Que Huong" (Homeland), at the "Tu Hao La Nguoi Viet Nam" (Proud to be Vietnamese) concert on the night of Aug. 17.
August 18, 2025 | 12:31 am PT
Men walk 1,700 km from HCMC to Hanoi for National Day parade

Men walk 1,700 km from HCMC to Hanoi for National Day parade

After walking for 68 days from HCMC’s Independence Palace, Tu and Duy are determined to make it to Hanoi for the National Day parade on Sept. 2.
August 13, 2025 | 12:12 am PT
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