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.
Did China Colonize Vietnam ?
Vietnamese often speak of a long history of domination at Chinese hands, while Chinese youths are taught that Vietnamese territory was previously part of China.
Vietnam asks Australian firms to stop using flag of defunct regime
Vietnam has demanded that Australian state firms stop issuing products with images of a yellow flag from a regime that no longer exists.
André Dao’s brilliant debut novel explores his grandfather’s ten-year detention without trial by the Vietnamese government
André Dao’s remarkable debut novel began as an investigation into his paternal grandfather’s ten-year detention without trial by the Vietnamese government, from 1978, three years after the war ended.
Paris Peace Accords remembered : diplomatic negotiations at Camp Davis
50 years after the signing of the Paris Accords, witnesses at Camp Davis recall how Vietnam’s diplomatic delegations contributed to making U.S. forces withdraw from South Vietnam.
Alexandre Yersin’s house in Vietnam becomes official historical site
The Vietnam home of Alexandre Yersin, who discovered the bacterium that causes bubonic plague, has been designated a national historic site by the government.
Backlash against K-pop star Hanni shows Vietnam still struggles with the legacy of the war
The Vietnamese-Australian singer Hanni of the K-pop group NewJeans recently came under fire and faced online harassment for her family’s supposed links to the former Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam).