Hanoi, April 30 -- As Vietnam celebrates the 50th anniversary of the liberation of the South and national reunification (April 30, 1975 - 2025), the joy reaches far beyond its borders. Across continents, millions of overseas Vietnamese are marking the occasion with pride, emotion, and a sense of connection to their homeland.

Standing in solidarity with the homeland

These days, many overseas Vietnamese have travelled back to Ho Chi Minh City to take part in the grand celebrations. Among the 120 representatives invited to join the national parade were Tran Phu Thuan, Permanent Vice Chairman of the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Russia; Pham Dinh Thuong, Chairman of the Vietnamese Association in Saitama, Japan; and couple Nguyen Quang...