Images via X Various Sources A bronze statue of President Ho Chi Minh was inaugurated on August 31, 2026, at Ho Chi Minh Square in Bishkek, symbolizing Vietnam-Kyrgyzstan friendship and serving as a cultural landmark for both nations. The statue unveiling took place at Ho Chi Minh Square, located within the Royal Central Park complex in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan. The ceremony was attended by Vietnamese Vice President Võ Thị Ánh Xuân, along with representatives of the

Fidel Castro and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Van Dong visit Dong Ha town in 1973 -- Daily LIFT #2050

By Wennys Díaz Ballaga, translated from the Spanish Dr. Roberto Morales Ojeda, member of the Political Bureau and Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba (PCC), welcomed Vu Hai Ha, member of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) and vice president of the Commission on Defense, Security, and Foreign Affairs of the National Assembly of Vietnam, at the PCC headquarters. Vu Hai Ha is participating in the First Inte

Image via news video screenshot Various Sources The Sandinista National Liberation Front (FSLN) of Nicaragua and the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) signed a formal cooperation agreement on Tuesday (July 11) marking a milestone in their long-standing friendship and ideological solidarity. According to teleSUR, the agreement was designed to deepen the bond of friendship, comradeship, and solidarity between the two nations, guided by the philosophies of Augusto César Sandino a

Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai's Delegate's Card (top) at the Comintern's 1935 VII Congress, Moscow, USSR -- Daily LIFT #2047 Nguyễn Thị Minh Khai (born on 1 November 1910 in Vinh, Nghệ An province) was a Vietnamese revolutionary, politician, and one of the leading figures of the Indochinese Communist Party in the 1930s. On 28 August 1941, at age 30, she was executed by firing squad by the French colonial government at Ngã ba Giồng, Hóc Môn, Gia Định, after the Southern Rebellion faile

Flags of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the DPRK along a higway in Vietnam in 2019 -- image via X Various Sources The Socialist Republic of Vietnam is constructing a memorial and refurbishing a cemetery to honour soldiers from the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) who died supporting North Vietnam in the 1960s during the Vietnam War, offering a public recognition of Pyongyang's role in the liberation struggle. During the war, the DPRK secretly sent an estima

Various Sources The Central Party Theoretical Council of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party and the Central Theoretical Council of the Communist Party of Vietnam met to discuss preparations for the upcoming theory conference between the two Parties and orientations for future cooperation. The meeting was led by Politburo member and Council President Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune of Laos and Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics Doan Minh Huan of Vietnam. The di

The Laureate of the L.N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize for 2026 is Tô Lâm, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. The Lev N. Tolstoy International Peace Prize honors those who contribute to global peace and mutual understanding among nations. Named after Russian author and philosopher Lev Tolstoy, it emphasizes the protection and promotion of humane, dialogue-oriented, and justice-fo

On July 26, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam sent congratulations to Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of Cuba, marking the 73rd anniversary of the attack on the Moncada Barracks (July 26, 1953). Prime Minister Le Minh Hung also sent a message of greetings to his Cuban counterpart Manuel Marrero Cruz, while National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man exte

Image via X Ho Chi Minh - a figure of the international revolutionary movement On June 24, Dimitris Koutsoumbas, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the KKE, attended the opening of the “Vietnam Days in Greece” events, organized by the Vietnamese Embassy in Athens, and delivered a greeting. In his address at the opening of the exhibition, Dimitris Koutsoumbas noted: “I welcome the holding of the Vietnam Days in Greece. This initiative offers the Greek public an oppo

Photos from a mass Sandinista rally of 30,000 in Managua, Nicaragua in solidarity with Vietnam, September 14, 1979 -- Daily LIFT #1989 Daniel Ortega was speaking at the rally.

Image via the Communist Party of Cuba Via the Communist Party of Cuba, translated from the Spanish On Saturday, Vietnam reiterated its strong support for Cuba amid the challenges the island is facing and stated that it has provided tangible assistance in areas like agriculture and energy to help ease the hardships of the Cuban people. At the regular meeting of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) ambassadors at the UN headquarters in New York, Do Hung Viet, head of the Vietnamese missi

Image via X Various Sources Vietnamese General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm is in the People's Republic of China on an official visit from April 14 to 17, 2026, engaging in state-level meetings and a forum on higher education, science, and innovation at Tsinghua University. During this state visit, Tô Lâm is aiming to strengthen bilateral ties between Vietnam and China, with a strong focus on education, technology, and scientific cooperation. The visit reflects Vietna

To Lam takes the oath of office -- image via news video screenshot Various Sources On April 7, 2026, during the first session of the 16th National Assembly, To Lam, the General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV), was unanimously elected by all 495 deputies present as the President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for a five-year term from 2026 to 2031. Following the election, he took the oath of office, pledging absolute loyalty to the Fatherland, the peopl

Vietnamese stamp for the 60th anniversary of the October Revolution featuring Ho Chi Minh and Lenin -- Daily LIFT #1915

Election results are announced -- photo via news video screenshot Various Sources Held on March 15, the Socialist Republic of Vietnam’s 16th National Assembly official election results were released after the National Election Council (NEC) convened on March 21 to adopt a resolution announcing them. The meeting was chaired by Communist Party Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man. Chairman Man described the election as a resounding success, calling it

Vietnam solidarity poster, Organization of Solidarity with the People of Asia, Africa and Latin America, Cuba, 1979 -- Daily LIFT #1912

Vietnam-China solidarity float, 1964 -- Daily LIFT #1899

Independence, Freedom, Socialism: Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam War era poster -- Daily LIFT #1893

Ti Top Island, located in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam, is renowned for its stunning crescent-shaped beach, panoramic views, and rich history, making it a must-visit destination for travelers. The monument to Titov on the island, 2025 -- Andre Hospers, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Ti Top or Titov Island gained new historical prominence in 1962 when Soviet cosmonaut Gherman Titov visited the spectacularly beautiful Ha Long Bay with Democratic Republic of Vietnam President Ho Chi M