Evidence confirms mass burial site

09/06/2026
03:21

The National Steering Committee for the 500-Day Campaign, together with the Ministry of National Defence and Hồ Chí Minh City authorities, held a workshop at the former Chí Hòa Chợ Quán Cemetery, now Lê Thị Riêng Park. The workshop followed field surveys, comparisons of wartime photographs, historical maps, and testimonies from witnesses who directly observed events during the 1968 Tet Offensive.

Stronger Mekong sub-regional ties for ASEAN's future

Stronger Mekong sub-regional ties for ASEAN's future

Economy 03:09

A roundtable discussion on the Mekong sub-regional cooperation architecture was held in Hà Nội on the sidelines of the ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 on the morning of 8 June. The event brought together policymakers, scholars and regional experts to examine ways to strengthen practical cooperation mechanisms and identify pathways for advancing sustainable development in the Mekong sub-region, while contributing to the realisation of ASEAN's Community Vision 2045.

Discussion maps Mekong connectivity & sustainability

Discussion maps Mekong connectivity & sustainability

Economy 01:05

The roundtable discussion, 'Mekong in ASEAN’s Sub-Regional Cooperation Architecture: Towards Vision 2045', which forms part of a series of important pre-events for AFF 2026, took place on 8 June in Hà Nội.

Lăng Cô celebrates world-class bay status

Lăng Cô celebrates world-class bay status

Lifestyle 00:46

The “Lăng Cô – World Beautiful Bay” Festival opened on the evening of 6 June in Chân Mây – Lăng Cô Commune, Huế City, as part of Huế Festival 2026. Known for its unique blend of turquoise waters, white-sand beaches, mountains, and lagoons, Lăng Cô is one of Việt Nam’s most scenic coastal destinations.

Đà Nẵng spotlights creative tourism experiences

Đà Nẵng spotlights creative tourism experiences

Society 01:58

The 2026 International Arts and Culinary Festival, themed Artisan Stories, has officially opened on Sơn Trà Peninsula in Đà Nẵng. Definitely a memorable experience for food lovers by the beach. The inaugural event is part of the city’s summer tourism promotion programme and aims to introduce visitors to unique cultural and culinary experiences.

ASEAN Future Forum to open

ASEAN Future Forum to open

Politics 00:47

A major open dialogue platform for the region, the ASEAN Future Forum 2026 will take place on 9-10 June. Under the theme "Shaping Our Future Together: Peace, Prosperity and People-Centred Development," the forum builds on the vision outlined by Party General Secretary, State President Tô Lâm at the Shangri-La Dialogue 2026, promoting an open, inclusive, and ASEAN-centred regional architecture.

Việt Nam and Thailand boost ties

Việt Nam and Thailand boost ties

Politics 01:09

Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Commission for Home Affairs Lê Minh Trí received Deputy Secretary-General of the Democratic Party of Thailand Isra Sunthornvut on 7 June.