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Vietnam hands over more possible remains of missing US service member

Vietnam and the US jointly held the 173rd repatriation ceremony for the possible remains thought to be associated with a US service member missing in action (MIA) during the war in Vietnam on July 2.

More than 1,300 fallen soldiers' remains recovered in 500-day campaign so far

Search operations have also become more efficient through the combined use of map coordinates, on-site surveys, witness accounts and ground-penetrating radar, improving accuracy while reducing excavation time and workload.

HCM City starts recovery of fallen soldiers' remains at Le Thi Rieng Park

The search forms part of Ho Chi Minh City's 500-day campaign to recover and identify the remains of unidentified martyrs.

Vietnam repatriates 62 fallen soldiers' remains from Cambodia

Vietnam has brought home the remains of 62 fallen volunteer soldiers and civilian experts following a three-month recovery mission in Cambodia's Kratie and Kampong Thom provinces.

Hue collects more than 460 martyr remains for DNA identification

Hue is accelerating efforts to identify Vietnam's fallen soldiers, combining DNA technology with field searches during the 2025-2026 dry season.

DNA campaign rekindles hope for families of Vietnam's fallen soldiers

Hundreds of families in central Vietnam are taking part in a DNA collection campaign aimed at identifying unknown martyrs.

Vietnam and France use shared history to promote peace through museums

The Dien Bien Phu Battlefield Historical Site continues to hold a unique and symbolic place for the Vietnamese people, the international community and Vietnam-France relations.

Hue begins radar survey to locate wartime mass graves

A four-day radar survey is underway at three sites inside the Hue Citadel to verify information on suspected mass graves dating back to the 1968 Tet Offensive.

Vietnam voices support for Agent Orange lawsuit in France

Vietnam's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reiterated its support for victims seeking to hold chemical companies accountable for producing and supplying Agent Orange/dioxin used by the United States during the war in Vietnam.

Funeral arrangements announced for hero La Van Cau

Funeral services for Colonel La Van Cau, Hero of the People's Armed Forces, will be held on June 30 at the Ministry of National Defence Funeral Hall, No. 5 Tran Thanh Tong Street, Hanoi.

La Van Cau, one of Vietnam's first People's Armed Forces Heroes, passes away

National war hero La Van Cau, whose battlefield bravery became part of Vietnam's modern history, has died aged 94.

Vietnam expands DNA campaign to identify unidentified war martyrs

Vietnam has launched a nationwide DNA collection campaign to identify unidentified war martyrs and reunite families.

Khanh Hoa begins DNA testing of 2,234 unidentified war martyrs

Khanh Hoa plans to collect DNA samples from 2,234 unidentified martyrs as part of Vietnam's 500-day identification campaign.

Vietnam and France join hands to bring history closer to youth

As Vietnam and France deepen museum cooperation, experts are looking at new ways to tell the story of Dien Bien Phu to both local and international audiences.

Groundbreaking set for martyrs’ remains search at Le Thi Rieng Park

Ho Chi Minh City will begin excavating a suspected collective martyrs’ grave at Le Thi Rieng Park following historical and scientific investigations.

Experts uncover key clues in search for fallen soldiers at Le Thi Rieng Park

Independent teams using ground-penetrating radar and electrical resistivity surveys have identified multiple underground anomalies at Le Thi Rieng Park, providing fresh evidence for the search for fallen soldiers' remains.

Architect spends decade examining 3 photos to locate mass grave of 900 martyrs

A nearly 10-year journey collecting data from three photos found by an architect has helped authorities narrow down and identify the location of a mass grave holding about 900 martyrs who died during the 1968 Tet Offensive and Uprising.

Vietnam and US experts deepen cooperation in search for fallen soldiers

Ho Chi Minh City is expanding cooperation with American researchers and archival institutions as part of ongoing efforts to locate, recover and identify the remains of Vietnamese soldiers still missing from wartime conflicts.

Vietnam to receive martyrs’ keepsakes and declassified US records

Ahead of July 27, Vietnam will receive around 30 keepsakes belonging to fallen soldiers, along with approximately 30 research and analytical dossiers compiled from declassified US documents.

Scientists and military join forces to locate fallen soldiers from 1968 battle

Military and scientific teams have begun a four-day survey at Le Thi Rieng Park to investigate suspected mass graves linked to the 1968 Tet Offensive.