Thousands of Vietnamese celebrated the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War on Wednesday, in what the country's communist leader said was a "victory of justice over tryanny". Celebrations cu

Vietnam on Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the end of the war with the United States and the formation of the modern nation through the merger of North and South Vietnam. Thousands had flocked to Ho Chi Minh City — once known as Saigon — to witness the military parade near the Independence Palace,

Vietnamese celebrate in Ho Chi Minh City ahead of the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon“I have lived in Saigon for decades, but I have never seen such a heroic and uplifted atmosphere as today. And all the preparations of all participating forces are very grand and meticulous.