Manet : New textbook contains no historical distortions, barely mentions Vietnam
Prime Minister Hun Manet has responded to public criticism of the cover of a 6th grade history textbook, explaining that the inclusion of the Win-Win Monument on the cover art does not imply that Cambodia should be grateful to Vietnam.…
Vietnam’s ‘Era of National Rise’ and the risk of imperial overreach : lessons from 1975
Despite its growing prosperity and ambition, the country still has to tread a careful line between larger regional and global powers.
Hoa Lo Prison : Hanoi’s historic site of resilience and struggle
Hoa Lo Prison, known for its role in Vietnam’s colonial resistance and the Vietnam War, provides a compelling glimpse into the sacrifices and resilience of Vietnamese revolutionaries.
South Vietnamese want to find and bury their war dead. Why is it so hard ?
Hung Tran pauses as he recounts a memory that has haunted him for decades, his voice trembling with anger and sorrow. « I can still see their faces — the men I served with, the ones who didn’t come home. They…
Vietnam recognizes Champa cultural artifact as national treasure
A Kala relief, which is a unique stone sculpture carved by the ancient Champa people discovered in Phu Yen Province, has been recognized as a Vietnamese national treasure under a prime ministerial decision, the provincial cultural authorities reported this week.
Vietnam recognizes 4 royal antiques as national treasures
Hue City, the former feudal capital of Vietnam in central Thua Thien-Hue Province, has four more royal antiques recognized as national treasures under a prime ministerial decision, the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities reported this week.
Hoi An ancient houses risk collapse over degradation
Many ancient houses in the central ancient city of Hoi An have deteriorated, but restoration is not feasible due to their designation as protected heritage sites.
100-year-old villa faces demolition for road project in southern Vietnam
A 100-year-old French-style villa in southern Dong Nai Province may be demolished to make way for a riverine road project in Bien Hoa City.
General Vo Nguyen Giap’s wife passes away
Dang Bich Ha, the wife of late General Vo Nguyen Giap, passed away early Tuesday morning, at the age of 96.
William Laws Calley, face of My Lai massacre in Vietnam War, dead at 80
Lieutenant Calley was the only person convicted over the largest killing of civilians by US army in the 20th century
US soldier Calley, face of My Lai massacre in Vietnam War, dies at 80
William Calley, who during the Vietnam War led his U.S. Army platoon into the Vietnamese hamlet of My Lai and carried out one of the worst war crimes in American military history, has died, according to media reports. He was…
The Battle of Dien Bien Phu and the French Colonial Legacy in Vietnam
Seven decades after the communist victory, memories have dimmed and the two nations have built a friendship atop the positive legacies of French rule.
Ben Thanh Market’s historic century : culture and memory
Originally an empty plot of land, Ben Thanh Market Square has evolved over 110 years into a bustling transportation hub, deeply connected to generations of Saigon residents.
Vietnam invites France to Dien Bien Phu battle anniversary
France has for the first time been invited to commemorate the battle of Dien Bien Phu, which led to French troops’ defeat in Vietnam and marked the country’s last stand in colonial Indochina, Paris said Friday.
The Moroccans who fought for France and settled in Vietnam
Le Tuan Binh keeps his Moroccan soldier father’s tombstone at his village home north of Hanoi, a treasured reminder of a man whose community in Vietnam has been largely forgotten.
France to bring back remains of colonial soldiers from Vietnam
France is to repatriate from Vietnam the bodies of six soldiers who died in Dien Bien Phu, the country’s last stand in colonial Indochina, the defense ministry said.
From silence to remembrance : Vietnam’s shifting approach to China
The delicate balancing of honouring fallen soldiers while navigating a strategically important yet tense relationship with a powerful neighbour.
Vietnam and the art of choosing
Far from “refusing to choose” in its foreign relations, the country has been canny at deciding when – and where – to partner with more powerful countries.
Can Vietnam and Cambodia build a lasting peace?
Haunted by history, the two nations must go beyond official narratives for true reconciliation.
A visit to the Vietnam village gate in Morocco
War correspondent and activist Tran To Nga, an 82-year-old Vietnamese-French living in Paris, shared with Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper her unexpected journey to Morocco, where she connected with the Vietnamese community.
US ambassador returns lost Vietnam War diary to veteran
U.S. ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper on Tuesday returned a wartime diary to a Vietnamese veteran in Hanoi.
Vietnam’s paradox : commemorating the battle of the Paracels
The clash is a milestone for Hanoi’s South China Sea claims – but marking its 50th anniversary requires discussing the government of South Vietnam.
New publication on Vietnamese modern art released
The book entitled ‘Nghệ Thuật Hiện Đại Đông Dương’ (Modern Art in Indochina) is published in French, Vietnamese and English by In Fine editions d’art publisher.
Vietnamese-French painter spends 40 years searching for mom
Vietnamese-French painter Rémy Gastambide’s 40-year journey to find his roots has been marked by seven trips to Vietnam and numerous DNA tests, but his mother’s identity remains a mystery.
Hanoi pho story transcends poverty and gourmet
Hanoi’s centuries-old hometown specialty noodle soup, pho, is not only delicious, but a vehicle by which class lines can fade, according to a history of the dish published last year.
Iconic Ben Thanh Market dilapidated after 100 years
The historic Ben Thanh Market, traditionally considered the heart and soul of Ho Chi Minh City, is looking increasingly dank and unappealing with a leaky roof and discolored walls.