The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) marked a historic milestone on 15 September 2025, celebrating 80 years since its establishment. The ceremony not only honoured the agency’s pivotal role as the nation’s strategic news source but also captured memorable moments of pride and reflection, as generations of journalists, leaders, and guests gathered to look back on eight decades of dedication and contribution to the country’s information and communication mission.

The Vietnamese and Chinese economies share many similarities, particularly in embracing new technologies and the dynamism of small and medium-sized enterprises. By leveraging AI, they could complement each other and create fresh momentum for growth, said a Chinese expert.

Red Rain, a war film directed by Meritorious Artist Dang Thai Huyen, has officially surpassed Tran Thanh’s Mai to become the highest-grossing Vietnamese film in history.

The grand parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day opened at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on September 2.

The VR experience, which recreates the fierce Truong Son trail, has deeply moved visitors, attracting nearly 100,000 participants each day at the Ministry of National Defence's showcase during the National Achievements Exhibition in Hanoi.

At 8 pm on August 24, the second grand rehearsal for the parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, took place at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi. Despite unfavourable weather with scorching sunshine alternating with heavy showers, people gathered from very early to watch the rehearsal.

Every National Day on September 2, the bright red of the national flag can be seen across streets, from flags flying high to decorative items, creating a sacred and proud atmosphere. This year, the “red flag with golden star” has even spread into the world of fashion and accessories – especially among young people. From handbags and hats to jewellery, the national flag has been reimagined with style, blending fashion with national pride.

On August 19, simultaneous groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies were held nationwide for 250 projects to celebrate the 80th National Day anniversary.

State President Luong Cuong and his spouse Nguyen Thi Minh Nguyet hosted a red-carpet welcome ceremony in Hanoi on August 19 for King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan, who are on a state visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22. Following the ceremony, President Luong Cuong and King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck held talks, discussing orientations for future cooperation.

Amid the bustle of modern-day Vientiane lies a tranquil sanctuary where the ringing of the temple bell has, for decades, been a familiar sound to generations of Vietnamese living abroad. Phat Tich Pagoda, steeped in the spirit of the homeland, preserves the cultural and spiritual identity of the Vietnamese community in the Land of a Million Elephants.