The management board of the mausoleum said the regular maintenance was completed and respect-paying activities for the late President resumed from August 15.

People visit the mausoleum to pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi.

According to the board, in the first half of 2023, the mausoleum welcomed nearly 1.5 million visitors who came to pay tribute to founder of the modern Vietnam, a 2.8-fold increase year on year, including more than 131,000 foreigners.

Meanwhile, the Ho Chi Minh relic site at the Presidential Palace served nearly 2.2 million visitors, and the Ho Chi Minh Museum received nearly 418,000 visitors, including 20,000 foreigners.

President Ho Chi Minh passed away on September 2, 1969. His body was embalmed and placed in a glass coffin inside the granite mausoleum.

The mausoleum has become an important landmark of the capital city and is integral to the political and social history of Vietnam.

Prime Minister visits agricultural production facilities in Dong Thap

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh made field trips to several agricultural production facilities and transport projects in Dong Thap as part of his visit to the Mekong Delta province on August 13.

Quang Ninh targets over 25 million visitors by 2030

The northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh aims to make its tourism a spearhead and sustainable economic sector by 2030, attracting at least 25.5-26 million visitors, including about 9 million foreigners.

More foreign visitors eye vacations in HCM City: Agoda

The search for destinations in Vietnam has increased sharply after a new visa policy was approved by the National Assembly (NA), according to Agoda, a digital travel platform.

NA Chairman begins official visit to Iran

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue arrived in Tehran on August 8 morning, beginning his official visit to Iran at an invitation of Speaker of the Iranian Parliament (Majlis) Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf.

President Vo Van Thuong's Italy visit tightens bilateral relations: Italian media

President Vo Van Thuong's State visit to Italy and visit to the Vatican from July 25-29 continue to receive wide coverage on Italian newspapers.

Source: VNA