In spite of pristine water and beaches, the island was mostly known for its notorious past as a prison, where thousands of political prisoners died during Frech colonial time and the Vietnam War.
Every year on November 18, the Sultanate of Oman celebrates the
anniversary of the blessed Renaissance Day, led by His Majesty, Sultan
Qaboos bin Said, Allah bless him, and during the prosperous era of His
Majesty, Oman has achieved many accomplishments in all...
In the span of just over 20 years, both the Republic of Korea (RoK) and
Viet Nam have emerged as important partners in all aspects – political,
economic, socio-cultural – of bilateral relations.
Panama and Viet Nam have maintained diplomatic and fraternal relations
excellently, not only in political, commercial and maritime arenas but
also in culture.
The National Political Publishing House has published a series of books
on President Ho Chi Minh to mark the 124th anniversary of the
President''s birth (May 19, 1890).
The fall of American-backed Sai Gon regime and the fates of most of its
leaders are vividly described in a new, historical novel just released
by the National Political Publishing House.
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long will be named an
historical and cultural park under a plan approved recently by Prime
Minister Nguyen Tan Dung to promote the global value of the
1,300-year-old site in the centre of the capital city.
