80 Years of Journey with Vietnam
Since the establishment of the nation, every step of the Vietnamese people has been accompanied by the support of international friends. Today, you have returned to Vietnam to reunite and celebrate together. Let us revisit our shared memories and look ahead to a bright and compassionate future...
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[Photo] Imprints of the Independence Day Parades Throughout History
From the historic Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945 to the grand parades and marches in the following years, each Independence Day has left a heroic mark in the hearts of the people, affirming the strength of great solidarity and the country's aspiration to rise.
Chen Ta Yu: Inspiring Acts Of Kindness And Creating A Circle Of Love In Vietnam
For Chen Ta Yu, Chief Representative of the Tzu Chi Foundation in Vietnam, compassion does not stop at giving but lies in continuity. The children once supported by Tzu Chi in pursuing their dreams have now become those who spread love, contributing to building a harmonious and humane society in Vietnam.
Lao Vice Chairman of National Assembly: Vietnam’s 80-Year Achievements Are Source of Encouragement for Lao People
On the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day, Member of the Central Committee of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party, Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, and Chairman of the Lao Committee for Peace and Solidarity Sommad Pholsena sent a congratulatory message to former Member of the Central Committee of the Communist of Vietnam, former Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, and President of the Vietnam Peace Committee Uong Chu Luu. In his message, he affirmed that the achievements of the Vietnamese people are a great source of inspiration for Laos and expressed his confidence that the great friendship between Vietnam and Laos will remain enduring.
International Friends Extend Warm Congratulations to Vietnam on 80th National Day
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2, numerous people-to-people organizations and individuals who are friends and partners of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations sent congratulatory letters and messages to the leaders of the Party, State, and people of Vietnam.
President of Uzbekistan-Vietnam Friendship Association: Proud of History, Cherish Today's Success
“I have always held a deep affection for Vietnam and greatly admire the progress you have achieved.” That was the prevailing spirit in the exchange between Alisher Rustamovich Mukhamedov, President of the Uzbekistan-Vietnam Friendship Association, and the VietnamTimes magazine.
International Friends: Vietnam as an Inspiration for Liberation and Development
On the occasion of the 80th National Day of Vietnam, leaders and politicians from Cambodia, Mexico, Uruguay, and France shared their admiration for Vietnam’s historical journey and development. From the victory of 1945 that opened a new era of independence, to the Doi Moi (Renewal) period and international integration, Vietnam is recognized as a symbol of national liberation, a model for poverty reduction and sustainable development, as well as a trusted partner of the international community.
Vietnam-China Friendship: Affection Spanning Two Centuries
Though 57 years have passed, for Yu Shuhui, former medical staff of Nanxishan Hospital (Guilin, China), the memories of 8 years of her youth spent with wounded and sick Vietnamese soldiers remain vivid. Her story is a living testament to the friendship between Vietnam and China, where blood and tears mingled during the years of resistance against the US.
Kadrinka Kadrinova – Bulgarian Journalist And Two Decades Of Writing About The “Vietnam Miracle”
From childhood memories in Moscow to travels across Vietnam, Bulgarian journalist Kadrinka Velichkova Kadrinova has spent the past two decades writing about the country with love and devotion. Through her books, articles, and stories, she not only reflects on history and transformation but also captures the sincere emotions that bind Vietnam to her heart.
Viktor Petrov - a Soviet Friend and an Unprecedented Solidarity Movement with Vietnam
In the memory of Viktor Alekseevich Petrov, former member of the Asia–Africa Solidarity Committee and the Soviet Committee to Support Vietnam under the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1973 to 1991, the solidarity movement with the Vietnamese people in the Soviet Union and around the world was “unprecedented.” From the days of intense anti-war protests to the present, now in his eighties, he still holds steadfast, loyal feelings toward Vietnam.
Babette - Uncle Ho's Goddaughter and Memories of Vietnam
Nearly 80 years after President Ho Chi Minh's trip to France to attend the Fontainebleau Conference, his goddaughter, Elisabeth Helfer Aubrac, affectionately known as Babette, is preparing to return to Vietnam on this year's Independence Day (September 2), as the country celebrates its 80th anniversary. For Babette, this is far more than a trip - it is a return to a land where part of her childhood memories, closely intertwined with her beloved godfather, are kept.
Story of Vietnam in Alisher Mukhamedov's Heart
On April 30, 2025, in Tashkent, the capital of Uzbekistan, the public was stunned to witness for the first time precious photos of President Ho Chi Minh's visit to the country in 1959. After more than half a century, these photos stand not only as historical marks but also as a bridge connecting the past with the present, of which the initiator and persistent builder is Alisher Rustamovich Mukhamedov, Chairman of the Uzbekistan-Vietnam Friendship Association, a special friend of Vietnam.
MCNV: EUR 80 Million for Health, Livelihoods, and Environment in Vietnam
With funding of around EUR 80 million over nearly six decades, MCNV has accompanied Vietnam across four pillars: health development, social inclusion, climate change adaptation, and livelihood improvement, bringing tangible benefits to hundreds of thousands of people.
Thomas Eugene Wilber: A Journey to Heal Vietnam - US Relations Through His Father’s Keepsakes
Carrying the wish of his father, US Navy Lieutenant Commander Walter Eugene Wilber, a former prisoner at Hoa Lo Prison, Thomas Eugene Wilber first came to Vietnam in 2014. By the end of 2023, he had returned 43 times. What began as a journey to Hoa Lo Prison from family memories grew into something greater: a path of reconciliation and the healing power of time and compassion.
Michelle Bachelet and the Song of Vietnam-Chile Friendship
From marching in support of Vietnam on the streets of Chile to visiting Vietnam many years later, former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet has woven a song of connection between the two peoples. That bond, simple yet profound, marks her as a sincere friend of Vietnam.
Pedro de Oliveira: From Lecture Halls of São Paulo to Bridge Connecting Vietnam and Brazil
In 1968, at the University of São Paulo (Brazil), a screening of films about the war in Vietnam marked a turning point in the life of freshman Pedro de Oliveira. From that moment, he began a lifelong journey of attachment to a country on the other side of the globe. For more than half a century, Pedro de Oliveira has been a journalist and historian devoted to researching Vietnam, while also serving as a tireless “bridge” connecting the peoples of the two countries, contributing to the development of Vietnam-Brazil friendship.
Former Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyen Dy Nien: Proud of Vietnam’s Standing on International Stage
The exciting and joyful atmosphere can be witnessed across the country with activities to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (02/9/1945 - 02/9/2025). It has been 80 years since President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence at the historic Ba Dinh Square. Since then, Vietnam has been steadily entering the era of deep international integration.
President of Switzerland-Vietnam Friendship Association Commends Vietnam’s 80 Years of Progress
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), Anjuska Marija Weil, President of the Switzerland-Vietnam Friendship Association, expressed her deep emotion at witnessing the remarkable development of Vietnam - a country for which she and many international friends once stood in solidarity in the struggle for peace and independence. Today, Vietnam is thriving and increasingly strengthening its ties with Switzerland.
Botz László - Hungarian Officer and International Mission in Vietnam
In 1973, at the age of 29, young officer Botz László arrived in Vietnam as part of the Hungarian delegation of the International Commission for Control and Supervision (ICCS) tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Paris Agreement. That peacekeeping mission opened the door to his lifelong attachment to the S-shaped country - a loyal affection that he has continued to nurture for more than half a century.
Swiss Friends and the Vietnamese Flag on top of Notre Dame Cathedral
In 1969, while the world’s attention was fixed on the Paris Conference, three young Swiss men quietly raised the flag of the National Liberation Front of South Vietnam atop the Notre Dame Cathedral. More than fifty years later, two of them, Olivier Parriaux and Bernard Bachelard, set foot in Vietnam for the first time. They did not come seeking recognition, but to affirm a simple truth: their journey with Vietnam has never ceased.
