Nguyễn Hoàng Hải, 42, who lives near the parade route, said his family chose to head to Thanh Niên Street from 4 pm on Monday to secure a better vantage point for watching the marching contingents.
Marking 80 years since the August Revolution and Việt Nam’s Declaration of Independence, this tribute reflects on the historic journey from colonial rule to freedom and unity. Through the voices of historians, diplomats, and citizens home and abroad, Vietnamese people honour the sacrifices of the past while inspiring the next generation to continue building a prosperous and united country.
The HCM City Traffic Police have issued a notice on traffic restriction in the central areas to ensure traffic order and safety during the fireworks displays to mark the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.
As Việt Nam looks back on its progress, the experiences of long-term foreign residents offer a unique view of Việt Nam’s change. For them, Việt Nam is more than a destination. It is a place of belonging, opportunity, and shared aspirations.
The ceremony was attended by Politburo members: Party General Secretary Tô Lâm, State President Lưong Cường, NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn, Permanent member of the Party Central Committee's Secretariat Trần Cẩm Tú, and Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President of the VFF Central Committee Đỗ Văn Chiến.
Vietnamese-Canadian Dr. Nguyễn Anh Tuấn returned to Việt Nam with a mission to harness artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen healthcare and bring better care to everyday communities.
The Ministry of Public Security on August 31 held a ceremony in Hà Nội to posthumously confer the title Hero of the People’s Armed Forces during the resistance war against the US on Sen. Lieut. Gen. Bùi Thiện Ngộ, late Minister of Home Affairs (now the Ministry of Public Security).
The National Assembly (NA) House and relevant offices around Ba Đình Square in Hà Nội will be open to the public for the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and Việt Nam’s National Day, the NA Office announced on August 31.
The State Treasury reported on August 31 afternoon that as of 1.30pm, a total of VND 5.687 trillion (US$218.7 million) had been distributed to 1,929 out of 3,321 communes, or 58.5 per cent of the total, as cash gifts each worth VND 100,000 for every citizen to welcome the coming National Day.
Party General Secretary Tô Lâm on August 31 offered incense in commemoration of President Hồ Chí Minh at the national historic and cultural site of House No. 48 on Hàng Ngang Street in Hà Nội, on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
A ground-breaking ceremony on the construction of a new cargo terminal was begun at the Da Nang International Airport by the Airports Corporation of Vietnam, increasing the capacity to 100,000 tonnes per year.
Nearly 14,000 engineers and construction workers continued work through Việt Nam’s National Day holiday this week at Long Thành International Airport, as the Government pushes to speed up a project that has faced years of delays.
Ninety three-year-old Đỗ Hồng Phấn reflects on her vivid memories of Vietnam’s historic autumn in 1945, from the electrifying atmosphere at Ba Đình Square as President Hồ Chí Minh declared independence, to her awakening as a young patriot.
Millions of Vietnamese hearts turn towards Ba Đình Square with pride, gratitude and a deep reverence for peace and for those who sacrificed their blood and lives for the nation’s independence and freedom as well as wishes that the country will develop further.
The PM asked provincial and municipal authorities to implement the directives promptly and coordinate with relevant agencies to ensure gifts reach recipients safely, on time, and without duplication.
As of 4am on August 31, the tropical depression is predicted to be in central Laos, moving west-northwest at 20km per hour and easing further into a low-pressure area.
According to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, the storm is expected to make landfall this evening, August 30, in Hà Tĩnh to northern Quảng Trị. These regions were already affected by Typhoon No 5, which brought heavy rain and flooding.
Đồng Nai Province-based Intelligence Division No. 2 under the Việt Nam Coast Guard (VCG) Command on Saturday (August 30) launched a series of annual community activities to reinforce solidarity with local religious communities and enhance public awareness of maritime sovereignty.
