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THE HANOI TIMES — In the aftermath of Typhoon Yagi, a journalist ventured into a devastated village in northern Vietnam, where he encountered a man perched atop a cracked concrete pillar, the sole remnant of his home. The man had lost his wife and children the previous night, and he sat there, numb with grief, staring at the barren land that was once his home. The journalist introduced himself, and they conversed. The journalist listened intently, bearing witness to the man’s pain. He tried to ask questions, but the weight of the man’s loss rendered them futile. Carrying a notebook filled with words and a mind clouded with doubt, the journalist departed. Back at his desk, the journalist struggled to write the story. He erased draft after draft, leaving the page blank for weeks. It was only months later, during a talk show about disaster reporting, that he shared his experience. “I couldn’t bring myself to write the story,” he confessed, “not because I didn’t want to, but because the...

In response to inquiries from reporters regarding Vietnam’s stance on the actions of China and the Philippines in the Hoai An, Tri Le, and Cai Vung Reefs in the Truong Sa archipelago, Spokesperson Hang reaffirmed Vietnam’s unwavering position. She asserted that Vietnam possesses irrefutable legal grounds and historical evidence to substantiate its sovereignty over the Truong Sa islands, as governed by international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS 1982). This convention also establishes Vietnam’s sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction over its maritime zones. Hang emphasized that any unauthorized entry or activity on features falling within Vietnam’s sovereignty constitutes a violation of its territorial integrity. Such actions complicate the situation and contravene the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea/South China Sea (DOC). They also undermine the ongoing efforts of nations in negotiating a Code of Conduct ...

The opening ceremony was graced by the presence of esteemed leaders, including Nguyen Xuan Thang, a Politburo member, President of the Ho Chi Minh National Academy of Politics, and Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council. Vu Hong Thanh, a member of the Party Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the National Assembly, also attended, along with leaders from various ministries, central agencies, and delegations from Laos and Guangxi, China. The event showcased the province’s cultural richness and development to the world. Carnaval 2025 was a spectacular celebration comprising three main parts: “Ha Long – Radiant Heritage and Wonder,” “Quang Ninh – Heritage Within Heritage,” and “Global Integration – Pioneering to Shine.” Each segment beautifully depicted the unique cultural essence of Quang Ninh, captivating locals and tourists alike. In a wonderful display of cultural unity, the carnival brought together intangible cultural heritages from across Vietnam. The audience was treated ...