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Vietnam’s war films reflect on history with bold new perspectives

A new generation of directors is reshaping Vietnam’s war cinema with humanistic, multifaceted portrayals of conflict and post-war trauma.

Vietnam enhances DNA identification of war remains with US support

Vietnam raises success in war remains analysis through U.S.-funded DNA tech and training.

350kg wartime bomb safely defused in Nghe An

Military forces in the central province of Nghe An safely detonated a bomb weighing 350kg left over from the war on July 9.

Three cluster bombs safely detonated in Quang Tri

According to NPA/RENEW, timely disposal of such explosives is vital to ensuring community safety and supporting agricultural activities.

Vietnam’s youth redefine wartime cinema

Vietnamese youth-led war films blend authenticity and emotion, drawing young audiences.

Vietnam steps up efforts to address post-war UXO contamination

More than half a century after the war, millions of unexploded bombs and mines remain buried underground, threatening lives and hindering development in many localities.

Surviving the frontlines: Veteran war photojournalist still tireless at 90

Now, close to 90, Ngo Minh Dao’s passion for photography still burns bright. He continues to produce stunning photos of Vietnam’s scenery, friends, and colleagues.

‘6-year-old martyr’ grave clarified: Binh Duong confirms it was a codename

Binh Duong officials clarify viral grave marked ‘6 years old’ belonged to a martyr using a codename.

World Press Photo suspends Nick Ut’s credit for 'Napalm Girl' photo

The organization has suspended authorship recognition pending further evidence, citing unresolved doubts raised by recent investigations.

200kg MK82 bomb unearthed during Long An ditch excavation

A local man in Long An discovered a deadly MK82 bomb while digging a trench beside his home.

Vietnam hands over wartime keepsake at defense policy dialogue

Senior Lieutenant General Hoang Xuan Chien presented a wartime keepsake - an American soldier’s military ID card - to Mr. John Noh, the Acting Assistant Secretary of Defense of the United States.

VN, US boost ties with new UXO disposal training site launch

A new training range for explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) has recently been inaugurated in Hanoi’s outlying district of Ba Vi, marking another step in the US and Vietnam’s decades-long effort to heal the scars of war.

Forgotten Hanoi bomb shelter uncovered beneath five-star hotel

Beside the swimming pool of one of Hanoi’s oldest five-star hotels, a small staircase leads guests down into a hidden bomb shelter, buried deep beneath the ground.

9X artists honor Heroic Vietnamese Mothers with powerful portraits

A moving project captures the natural dignity and history in the faces of Vietnam’s unsung heroes.

Two mentors who shaped the life of a Con Dao political prisoner

"We crafted red stars, pinned them to our chests, and wore them proudly as signs of victory. We were a victorious army," recalled Hoang Thi Khanh, her voice brimming with emotion as she recounted the early days of May 1975 at Con Dao.

A family’s miracle reunion: Former Vice President Truong My Hoa’s April 30 story

After 21 years of separation, former Vice President Truong My Hoa's family reunited on the day Vietnam was liberated, marking an emotional milestone born from sacrifice.

Former war correspondents revisit Vietnam 50 years after reunification

As Vietnam commemorates 50 years of national reunification, a delegation of former international war correspondents who once reported from the frontlines - and reporters from countries that supported Vietnam’s struggle - have returned to HCMC.

The prison memories of Former Vice President Truong My Hoa

We met former Vice President Truong My Hoa on a sun-drenched day in Saigon, in a modest home with a shaded courtyard where three star fruit trees hung heavy with fruit.

Living legends: Two pilots recall historic Tan Son Nhat airstrike

Fifty years ago today, pilots Tu De and Tran Van On were members of the "Quyet Thang" Squadron, participating in a historic, once-in-a-lifetime strike against Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Former secretary of Vo Van Kiet reflects on a life of loyalty and sacrifice

Huynh Van Cang, a living witness to Vietnam’s reunification, shares memories of loyalty, sacrifice, and pride after 50 years.