Seventy years have passed, yet for former Dien Bien soldiers like Bui Kim Dieu, the resounding victory remains an intact memory in his mind.

Forty-five years ago, the general offensive in the spring of 1975—with the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign as its pinnacle—ended successfully, leading to the ultimate victory of the resistance war against the US aggressors and the reunification of the country.

A workshop remembering the Battle of Khe Sanh, 50 years ago, was held in the central province of Nghe An on July 9.

More than 1,600 people from 56 countries and territories will do battle in a bid to become Ironman.