No. 26
April 30, 2026
51st Anniversary of Reunification
of Viet Nam
April 30, 1975
• 16th National Assembly Elections Successfully Held
• National Assembly Elects To Lam as President of Viet Nam
• National Assembly Passes Resolution to
Maximize
Socio-Economic Development for 2026-2030
• Commemoration of Hung Kings,
Founders of First Vietnamese State
51st Anniversary of Reunification of
Viet Nam
April 30, 1975
Vietnamese People's Historic Defeat of U.S. Imperialism to Reunify Their Country and Establish Their Socialist Nation-Building Project
Ho Chi Minh City celebrates 50th anniversary of reunification of Viet
Nam, April 30, 2025
The Great Spring Victory that culminated in the fall of Saigon and U.S. occupiers fleeing for their lives achieved the reunification of Viet Nam on April 30, 1975. The reunification of Viet Nam shines in the annals of the liberation struggles of the peoples of the world. The defeat of U.S. imperialist aggression lifted the spirit of the peoples of the world who were striving to put an end to colonialism and imperialism. Revolution was then in flow. The world has since changed greatly, going into a period of retrogression and retreat of revolution, yet today's Socialist Republic of Viet Nam continues to shine and inspire.
The Vietnamese people and their government, led by the Communist Party of Viet Nam, have given life to Ho Chi Minh's unshakable conviction that not even the overwhelming military might of U.S. imperialism could deny the Vietnamese their sovereignty and independence: "Our mountains will always be, our rivers will always be, our people will always be. The American invaders defeated, we will rebuild our land ten times more."
Saigon’s streets filled with young people waving
the flag of the National Front for the Liberation of South Viet Nam,
April 30, 1975. (J. Pavlovskky)
Tank smashes through gates of presidential palace of U.S.-sponsored
south Vietnamese regime, April 30, 1975.
The Socialist Republic of Viet Nam today is that beautiful poetic expression penned by Ho Chi Minh. Today's Viet Nam provides an inspiring alternative to the imperialist globalized world in which a chosen few thrive at the expense of the vast majority. Globalization under the control of the financial oligarchy is a disaster, with surging poverty, homelessness, unemployment, ruination of nature and threats of world war increasing with each passing day. Viet Nam however is living proof that it can be done – that even a small country can thrive and maintain its dignity, sovereignty and independence.
Viet Nam's successes all belong to the Vietnamese people and their socialist government, led by the Communist Party of Viet Nam. It was the Vietnamese people, united around their Party and Ho Chi Minh's leadership, who succeeded in overthrowing both the French colonialists and Japanese militarists to gain independence. In 1945 Viet Nam succeeded in ending 80 years of colonial rule. President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on September 2, 1945.
Within a matter of weeks after Viet Nam's independence was proclaimed, France returned with help from the U.S., and was for the second time soundly defeated nine years later in 1954. The imperialists and colonialists sought to rescue their situation by engineering a "temporary" partition between north and south in an effort to deny the existence of one Viet Nam. The U.S. then intervened in 1955, waging one of the most brutal, bloody wars of aggression the world had ever seen. But it too was forced to withdraw in defeat 20 years later. Viet Nam was gloriously reunited with the Great Spring Victory of April 30, 1975.
Vietnamese liberation forces on
streets of Saigon, April 30, 1975 (VNE)
Viet Nam's successes then and now inspire and uplift all peoples striving for the New to emerge. Many Canadians celebrate the accomplishments of the Vietnamese people. The Government of Canada should not persist in designating April 30 – Reunification Day in Viet Nam – as so-called Journey to Freedom Day. It sows acrimony, insulting the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam by raising the yellow flag of the U.S.-backed militarist regime of the former "south" Viet Nam.
When the state provides official possibilities for the dregs of that regime to spout hatred against the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam it lowers the dignity of Canada's official relations with Viet Nam. So does building a monument to the so-called victims of communist tyranny and maligning the Vietnamese community in Canada as "boat people," This ascribes motivations to them that are not true, except for a few who fled the revolution because of crimes they committed under the auspices of the U.S. aggressors. Such things are unacceptable.
The 51st Anniversary of the Reunification of Viet Nam marks a glorious day in the annals of the Vietnamese people's struggle for sovereignty, independence and freedom.
Long Live the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam!
Long Live the Friendship of the Vietnamese and Canadian Peoples!
In celebration of the 51st anniversary of the liberation of the South
and national reunification, Avuong Commune, Da Nang City, holds flag
ceremony and presents national flags and portraits of President Ho Chi
Minh at Border Marker 678, a site marking the sacred sovereignty of the
Fatherland,
April 25, 2026. (Nhan Dan)
16th National
Assembly Elections
Successfully Held
After casting their ballots in Hanoi, Party General Secretary To Lam
and other party and state leaders pose for a group photo.
The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam for the 2026-31 tenure was concluded successfully on March 15.[1] The election, held in 182 constituencies across Viet Nam, saw the participation of some 76 million people representing a turnout of 99.7 per cent of the electorate.
The election
results were announced on March 21 by the National Election Commission,
confirming that a total of 500 deputies had been elected to the 16th
National Assembly out of a total of 864 candidates. The Commission
announced that the election was carried out in accordance with the law
with careful planning and organization to ensure representation from
across the country and all strata of Vietnamese society. Digital
transformation and application of technology to the elections enabled
safe, secure and accurate information gathering and deployment during
the elections.
According to National Assembly Chairperson Tran Thanh Man, who also serves as Chairperson of the National Election Council, the election was "a major national festival conducted in a democratic, equal, lawful, safe and substantive manner," despite its unprecedented scale and complexity.
The pool of candidates reflected a combination of experience and renewal. More than 70 per cent of candidates were standing for election for the first time, signalling a new generation of representatives expected to bring fresh perspectives and innovative thinking to the legislature.
Of the 500 deputies, women accounted for 30 per cent. Deputies under the age of 40 represented 6.6 per cent of those elected and 15.2 per cent were deputies elected from ethnic minority groups. Notably, for the first time, the National Assembly includes a representative from the O Du ethnic group, one of the smallest of 53 ethnic minorities in Viet Nam. This underscores the commitment of the Vietnamese government to facilitate the participation of ethnic minorities to governance at the highest levels of the state, and in this way enhance their full participation in Viet Nam's modern socialist nation-building project.
In an article
published following the announcement of the results, Communist Party of
Viet Nam General Secretary and now also President of Viet Nam To Lam
emphasized, "The election is a victory of the people, but it also
places great responsibilities on the shoulders of newly elected
representatives." He stressed that deputies must represent not only
their constituencies but also the will and aspirations of the entire
people of Viet Nam. He described deputies as a vital bridge between the
people and state institutions, entrusted with deciding on key national
and local issues.
Quoting President Ho Chi Minh, he emphasized that deputies must always place national interests above personal interests and serve the people with dedication and integrity.
On March 31, at a conference at the National Assembly to sum up the results of the elections, To Lam noted: "Voters' votes do not stop on election day; those votes must be continued by legislative quality, by supervisory effectiveness, by correct and timely policies, meeting the requirements of national development in the new period. Therefore, the responsibility of the 16th National Assembly and of each elected delegate is very great: to quickly concretize the confidence of voters into action, into legislative products, into supervisory effectiveness and into practical policies serving the people and serving national development."
In Hoan Kiem ward in Hanoi polling is held at historic site -- 48 Hang
Ngang Street, where President Ho Chi Minh drafted the Declaration of
Independence that proclaimed the birth of the Democratic Republic of
Vietnam.
In Bh’lóoc village in the border commune of A
Vuong in Da Nang residents arrive steadily to cast their ballots. The
area suffered heavy damage from floods and landslides in 2025, but
residents in the highlands turn out with enthusiasm to exercise their
civic rights and duties.
Voters in western mountainous communes of Thanh Hoa province head to
polling stations to elect deputies to 16th National Assembly and
People’s Councils at all levels for 2026-2031 term.
On Truong Sa Island on Khanh Hoa
province residents and stationed military personnel vote in elections
and 50 fishermen operating in nearby waters come ashore to cast their
ballots.
Residents of Tay Yen Tu commune, a mountainous area of Bac Ninh
province home to 13 ethnic groups, arrive to vote.
Note
1. According to the Government of Viet Nam "The National Assembly is the highest representative organ of the people ... The National Assembly decides the fundamental domestic and foreign policies, the socio-economic tasks, national defence and security issues, the major principles governing the State machinery, the social relations and activities of citizens. The National Assembly exercises the right to supreme supervision of all activities of the State ...The National Assembly is elected by the people, serving as the highest State agency realizing the people's power."
(With files from Nhan Dan, Vietnam Law and Legal Forum. Photos: VNA, VOV.)
National Assembly
Elects To Lam as
President of Viet Nam
To Lam sworn in as president, April 7, 2026.
On April 7, all 495 deputies of Viet Nam's National Assembly present unanimously voted to elect the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam, To Lam, to the additional role of President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam for the 2026-31 term.
In his speech, after taking the Oath of Office, the President and General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam expressed his gratitude for the confidence placed in him and pledged to fulfill his responsibilities to the Party, the National Assembly and the people of Viet Nam standing as one. He noted with confidence that the Vietnamese nation, with a civilization reaching back thousands of years, representing a heroic people and their strong and united determination, will surely realize the two 100-year strategic goals for the country. The first is to achieve the status of a developed country with a high income per capita status by 2045. The second is to strengthen its socialist democracy and independence, contributing to the well-being and prosperity of its people and the peoples of the region and the world.
The President and General Secretary paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, the founder and architect of modern socialist Viet Nam. He pledged to fulfill the aspiration of President Ho Chi Minh: "The entire Party and people unite and strive to build a peaceful, unified, independent, democratic and prosperous Viet Nam, and make worthy contributions to the world revolutionary cause."
To Lam noted that his top priority as General Secretary and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam would be "Maintaining a peaceful and stable environment; promoting rapid and sustainable development of the country; improving all aspects of people's lives, so that people can enjoy all the achievements of development; and increasing Viet Nam's contribution to peace, stability, development and progress in the region and the world."
The President and General Secretary underscored that in the performance of his duties he would embody and implement the principle that "The People are the Root." He said he will enhance the role and participation of the people, counting on their ardent patriotism and spirit of national unity by rallying around the Communist Party of Viet Nam. He said he will also mobilize the support and assistance of international friends to achieve fresh new victories in the country's modern socialist nation-building project.
He closed his speech by thanking those assembled and the people of Viet Nam for the honour bestowed on him. He said that with their full participation and cooperation, success is guaranteed.
Group discussion during session of 16th National Assembly, April 10,
2026
(With files from Vietnam News. Photos: VOV.)
National Assembly
Passes Resolution
to Maximize Socio-Economic Development
for 2026-2030
On April 24, the National Assembly of Viet Nam passed an important resolution aimed at achieving the rapid and sustainable national development goals for the 2026-30 term. The resolution called for the country to achieve an average GDP growth rate of over 10 per cent per year, while maintaining economic stability, controlling inflation and ensuring fiscal balance. The resolution affirmed that by 2030, GDP per capita is expected to reach U.S.$8,500 from its current level of approximately U.S.$5,100.
The resolution affirms that Viet Nam will become a developing country with modern industry and upper-middle income status by 2030, ranking among the world's top 30 economies by GDP size.
Along with these targets, the National Assembly emphasized the need to establish modern and sustainable development institutions, further synchronize infrastructure development projects, strengthen scientific and technological capacity as well as promote innovation and digital transformation. High priority is given to advancing the quality of human resources through education and training. Also stressed in the resolution is the need to further strengthen and popularize Vietnamese culture as a component part of socioeconomic development. The resolution aims to strengthen discipline among the people, enhance their safety and security and raise Viet Nam's profile and reputation on the world stage.
To achieve these goals, the National Assembly outlined a range of solutions, beginning with the completion of a modern, synchronized, and competitive institutional framework to create breakthroughs in economic growth. Viet Nam aims to place its business and investment environment among the top three in ASEAN (Association of South East Asian Nations) and the top 30 globally by 2028.
Of particular note is that the National Assembly called for the immediate replacement of "underperforming officials and those avoiding responsibility," while promoting and appointing those willing to take initiative and responsibility for the common good.
It also emphasized improving the quality of civil servants and public employees, with 2026 designated as a year focused on enhancing grassroots-level personnel, alongside the introduction of breakthrough policies to protect officials who take proactive measures to secure the well being of the people.
The resolution highlights the need to transform the economic growth model, restructure various sectors of the economy and create new economic models. Businesses are to be strengthened and measures taken to prevent economic crises and supply chain bottlenecks while ensuring a strong investment environment. The National Assembly authorized the Vietnamese government to adjust taxes and fees in "emergency situations."
The National Assembly resolution also called for enhancing and modernizing the national education system, improving training standards as well as identifying and utilizing talents in all spheres.
In the next five years there will be major infrastructure developments including expressways, ports, the development of a high-speed North-South rail line, the development of international rail links and urban rail systems.
The Assembly also called for a comprehensive review and analysis of stalled development projects, both public and private, and for solutions to be found so that these can move forward.
(With files from Nhan Dan. Photo: VNA.)
Commemoration of Hung Kings, Founders of First Vietnamese State
Hung Kings' Commemoration Day,
Ho Chi Minh City, April 26, 2026
On April 26, the Vietnamese people celebrated Hung Kings'
Commemoration Day, to honour the Hung Kings, the founders of Vietnam's
earliest state, Van Lang (2879–258 BCE), for protecting the
territory against outside aggressors and establishing a distinct
Vietnamese identity. This national event, celebrated by the Vietnamese
people at home and abroad is held on the 10th day of the third lunar
month.
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President To Lam pays tribute
to Hung Kings at Kinh Thien Palace in Hanoi, April 26, 2026.This year, at the Kinh Thien Palace in Hanoi, a sacred site dedicated to the Hung Kings, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the country, To Lam, along with party and state leaders and regional representatives paid tribute to the Hung Kings.
Speaking at the ceremony, the General Secretary and President described the Hung Kings' Commemoration Day as a deeply meaningful occasion for all Vietnamese people to honour and express gratitude to the nation's founders as well as generations of ancestors who built and defended the country. To Lam recalled President Ho Chi Minh's famous words that "The Hung Kings founded the nation; we must together protect it," pointing out the responsibility of present and future generations in preserving and developing the country. He emphasized that safeguarding the country today goes beyond defending territory. It includes preserving cultural values, protecting the environment, maintaining social order, strengthening public trust, and ensuring national development and prosperity.
The Commemoration of the Hung Kings was recognized as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO in 2012.
(With files from Nhan Dan. Photos: VNA.)
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