Friendship
Music, Culture, Cuisine: Bridge of People-to-people Exchange Between Vietnam and the US
At the US-Vietnam Friendship Festival on the evening of September 6, thousands of attendees, primarily students and young people, took part in cultural and sports exchange activities, explored traditional folk games from both countries, tasted American cuisine, and visited exhibitions showcasing milestones in Vietnam-US diplomatic relations.
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Language Resonates in the Czech Republic
The final round of the contest “Honoring Vietnamese Language 2025” took place in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic on September 6. The event was organized by the Union of Vietnamese Associations in the Czech Republic under the patronage of the Embassy of Vietnam in the Czech Republic. It attracted nearly 100 contestants, who are second- and third-generation children of the community, together with hundreds of parents and fellow compatriots who came to cheer them on, creating a warm atmosphere filled with love for the homeland.
Travel
Launch of New Tourist Train Route: “From the Five City Gates to the Land of Quan Ho”
Starting September 6, the Vietnam Railways Corporation will launch the Hanoi “Five City Gates” tourist train route to serve the travel and sightseeing needs of residents and visitors.
Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations - ICAP Pioneer to Deepen Vietnam-Cuba Bonds
President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received Víctor Fidel Gaute López, Vice President of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP), on September 4 in Ha Noi, on the occasion of the ICAP delegation’s visit to Vietnam to attend the celebrations of the 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2). Both sides reaffirmed their determination to continue deepening the special friendship between Vietnam and Cuba, with VUFO and ICAP playing a pioneering role.
08:34 | 05/09/2025
Tribute to International Friends: 80 Years of Companionship with Vietnam
On September 2 in Hanoi, the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies, hosted a “Meeting and Tribute to International Friends on the 80th Anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.” Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, and President of the Viet Nam Fatherland Front Central Committee Do Van Chien attended and delivered remarks at the event.
22:05 | 02/09/2025
Some Reflections on Implementing Ho Chi Minh’s Ideology on Vietnam’s People-to-People Diplomacy over the Past 80 Years
Vietnam’s people-to-people diplomacy was formed and developed on the foundation of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology: combining national strength with the strength of the times; making more friends and fewer enemies; solidarity and great unity; taking the people as the root; integrating the comprehensive strength of Party diplomacy, State diplomacy, and people-to-people diplomacy. This cause has continuously grown and matured, making worthy contributions to the glorious pages of Vietnam’s modern diplomacy over the past 80 years, and is now standing at the threshold of being reorganized to meet the demands of the new era of nation's rise.
07:00 | 31/08/2025
Many Proposals for Cooperation to Promote Vietnam-Brazil Parliamentary Diplomacy and People-to-People Exchanges
On August 19 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO) Phan Anh Son received the Brazil-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Group led by its Chairman, Márcio Honaiser. Both sides affirmed the role of parliamentary diplomacy and people-to-people diplomacy in advancing the Vietnam-Brazil Strategic Partnership, while also putting forward a number of concrete cooperation proposals for the time ahead.
10:00 | 20/08/2025
National
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 9): Vietnam and Cambodia Beef Up Logistics Cooperation
National
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 9): Vietnam and Cambodia beef up logistics cooperation; Vietnam, Australia bolster strategic trust; Vietnam recognized for contributions to global disease prevention; Vietnam’s growth to remain resilient.
07:00 | 09/09/2025
National
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 8): Australian Governor-General Visits Vietnam to Strengthen Strategic Trust
National
Vietnam News Today (Sep. 8): Australian Governor-General visits Vietnam to strengthen strategic trust; Friendship festival spotlights 30 years of Vietnam–US relations; Growing FDI solidifies Vietnam’s standing as global strategic destination; Vietnam’s 2045 vision: Turning youth potential into national prosperity.
07:00 | 08/09/2025
National
Promoting Security and Law Enforcement Cooperation between Vietnam and the United States
National
Senior Lieutenant General Le Quoc Hung, Deputy Minister of Public Security, and Chris Landberg, Acting U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, co-chaired the second Vietnam–US Security and Law Enforcement Dialogue.
08:30 | 07/09/2025
Friendship
Vietnam-Greece Day held in Edessa city
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025) and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Greece (April 15, 1975 - April 15, 2025), from September 4 to 6, the Embassy of Vietnam in Greece organized the event “Vietnam-Greece Day in Edessa city.”
07:00 | 09/09/2025
Friendship
Music, Culture, Cuisine: Bridge of People-to-people Exchange Between Vietnam and the US
At the US-Vietnam Friendship Festival on the evening of September 6, thousands of attendees, primarily students and young people, took part in cultural and sports exchange activities, explored traditional folk games from both countries, tasted American cuisine, and visited exhibitions showcasing milestones in Vietnam-US diplomatic relations.
00:00 | 09/09/2025
Friendship
Vietnam-Austria Promote Partnership and Expand Cooperation Between Localities
Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang paid a courtesy visit and held working discussions with the Premier of Lower Austria to promote comprehensive cooperation and explore the possibility of establishing a sister relationship between the localities.
14:15 | 08/09/2025
Friendship
Ho Chi Minh City Inaugurates Vietnam - Cuba Friendship Mural
On September 6, the Cuban Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) coordinated with the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Association of HCMC to organize the inauguration ceremony of a mural created by students from the HCMC University of Fine Arts, on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
14:13 | 08/09/2025
Seas and islands
Meaningful Back-to-school Gifts for Students in Need
On the afternoon of September 3, in Phuoc Hai commune, Ho Chi Minh City, the 171st Brigade, Naval Region 2 visited and gave gifts to Nguyen Le Phat Loc and Hoang Tuan Anh as the new school year approaches.
07:08 | 06/09/2025
Viet's Home
Lacquer Painting 'Uncle Ho Reads the Declaration of Independence' Sets A World Record
The Guinness World Records officially recognized the large lacquer painting “Uncle Ho Reads the Declaration of Independence” by painter Chu Nhat Quang as the largest single-panel (non-assembled) lacquer painting in the world on September 4. The work is currently on display at the Ho Chi Minh Museum (Hanoi) in the exhibition "Spring of Independence"
19:11 | 05/09/2025
Viet's Home
Oxfam to Donate over VND 8 Billion to Deal with Consequences of Natural Disasters in Ha Tinh and Nghe An
In early September 2025, Oxfam will implement a project worth over VND 4.25 billion in three communes, Vu Quang, Thuong Duc, and Huong Son, in Ha Tinh province. The project aims to enhance the capacity to prevent, respond to, and support recovery from natural disasters following the extreme storms and floods that have recently affected the province.
15:26 | 02/09/2025
Viet's Home
Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association in Tuyen Quang Celebrates 80th National Day
On the morning of August 31, at Kim Binh Guest House, the Vietnam-Thailand Friendship Association in Tuyen Quang province convened a meeting to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the National Day of Vietnam and to review the Association’s activities throughout 2025.
12:04 | 01/09/2025
Viet's Home
Nearly 14,000 People Granted Amnesty on the 80th National Day Anniversary
On the occasion of the 80th National Day, the Vietnamese State President decided to grant amnesty to 13,915 inmates serving prison sentences and 5 individuals whose prison sentences had been temporarily suspended, who met the conditions for the 2025 amnesty.
08:14 | 01/09/2025
Viet's Home
ChildFund Australia: 297 Projects - Over VND 1200 Billion for Future of Vietnamese Children
Over nearly three decades of operation in Vietnam, ChildFund Australia has implemented 297 projects with a total budget of nearly AUD 72 million, equivalent to more than VND 1.2 trillion. These projects cover various areas such as child protection, education, healthcare, clean water, and livelihoods, thereby creating safe and sustainable development opportunities for millions of children.
18:11 | 30/08/2025
Viet's Home
National Achievements Exhibition Opens: Journey from National Independence to Aspiration for Prosperity
On August 28, the National Achievements Exhibition, themed “80 Years of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness,” officially opened at the Vietnam Exhibition Center in Dong Anh, Hanoi. Held for the first time on a national scale, this political and cultural event brings together ministries, sectors, localities, businesses, international friends, and diplomatic missions in celebration of the 80th anniversary of Independence Day (September 2).
09:03 | 30/08/2025
Viet's Home
Lam Dong: 155 Vallet Scholarships Awarded To Disadvantaged Students
On the morning of August 26, in Xuan Huong Ward, Da Lat, Lam Dong, the "Rencontres du Vietnam" science and education organization awarded 155 Vallet scholarships, worth nearly 3 billion VND, to disadvantaged students.
07:10 | 28/08/2025
Seas and islands
Joyful School Opening Ceremony in Truong Sa
Seas and islands
In harmony with the nationwide atmosphere of the 2025-2026 school year opening, on the morning of September 5, the sound of school drums echoed across the islands of Truong Sa, Song Tu Tay, Sinh Ton, and Da Tay.
07:10 | 07/09/2025
Seas and islands
Meaningful Back-to-school Gifts for Students in Need
Seas and islands
On the afternoon of September 3, in Phuoc Hai commune, Ho Chi Minh City, the 171st Brigade, Naval Region 2 visited and gave gifts to Nguyen Le Phat Loc and Hoang Tuan Anh as the new school year approaches.
07:08 | 06/09/2025
Seas and islands
Truong Sa Military Doctors Swiftly Save Fisherman From Stroke
Seas and islands
On August 25, military doctors on Truong Sa Island, under Brigade 146 of Navy Region 4, promptly rescued a fisherman from Quang Ngai Province who suffered a stroke and became paralyzed on one side while fishing at sea.
15:06 | 27/08/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Vietnamese Language Resonates in the Czech Republic
The final round of the contest “Honoring Vietnamese Language 2025” took place in Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic on September 6. The event was organized by the Union of Vietnamese Associations in the Czech Republic under the patronage of the Embassy of Vietnam in the Czech Republic. It attracted nearly 100 contestants, who are second- and third-generation children of the community, together with hundreds of parents and fellow compatriots who came to cheer them on, creating a warm atmosphere filled with love for the homeland.
00:00 | 09/09/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Meeting and Legal Consultation for Vietnamese Workers in RoK
The Vietnam EPS Labor Management and Support Office in the Republic of Korea, in coordination with the Jeonbuk Foreign Workers Support Center, organized a meeting and legal policy consultation for Vietnamese workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS) program on September 7. The event attracted a large number of Vietnamese workers living and working in Jeonbuk and nearby areas, with the participation of representatives from the Embassy of Vietnam in the RoK, Vietnamese associations, and leaders of the Jeonbuk Foreign Workers Support Center.
00:00 | 09/09/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Ho Chi Minh Space Inaugurated in Tanzania
To mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day, the Vietnamese Embassy in Tanzania inaugurated the Ho Chi Minh Space in Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania. This project holds profound cultural and historical significance, serving as a vibrant testament to the enduring friendship between the peoples of Vietnam and Tanzania, as well as the broader East African region.
14:09 | 08/09/2025
Overseas Vietnamese
Spreading Patriotism through the “Vietnam Traditional Attire Pedestrian” Event in Europe
In the solemn atmosphere of the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2025), the Vietnamese community in Austria, together with hundreds of overseas compatriots, took part in the “Vietnam Traditional Attire Pedestrian” event - an activity rich in meaning, aimed at spreading patriotism and expressing love for the homeland.
07:12 | 05/09/2025
World
Relying on India's authoritative voice for peace, Ukraine Minister after Jaishankar meet
Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha told S Jaishankar that Kyiv relies on India's "authoritative voice" for peace efforts. Both agreed to deepen ties and meet at the UNGA to discuss cooperation.
00:00 | 08/09/2025
World
India sending message of maintaining cordial relations with all countries
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined China’s Xi Jinping and Russia’s Vladimir Putin in Tianjin on Monday.
18:57 | 04/09/2025
World
"Bond of culture and trust": PM Modi on India-Japan ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday termed the relationship between India and Japan as a bond of culture and trust.
07:00 | 29/08/2025
World
India, US hold 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue; focus on critical minerals exploration, defence ties
The India-US 2+2 Intersessional Dialogue, held virtually on Monday, placed a strong emphasis on critical minerals exploration as a key pillar of bilateral cooperation between the two nations, with officials committing to deepen ties in this strategic sector along with other sectors, including trade, investment, energy security, civil-nuclear cooperation, counternarcotics and counterterrorism cooperation, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated in a release.
15:18 | 27/08/2025
Travel
Launch of New Tourist Train Route: “From the Five City Gates to the Land of Quan Ho”
Starting September 6, the Vietnam Railways Corporation will launch the Hanoi “Five City Gates” tourist train route to serve the travel and sightseeing needs of residents and visitors.
07:17 | 08/09/2025
Travel
Sa Pa Among Top Mountainous and Small Town Destinations in Asia
With breathtaking natural scenery, ethnic villages with typical local culture, Vietnam's mountainous town of Sapa has risen to 6th place in the list of Agoda’s leading mountainous and small town destinations in Asia.
07:08 | 06/09/2025
Travel
Da Nang Boosts Efforts to Attract Tourists at Year-end Period
Recently, Da Nang has effectively implemented various tourism stimulus programs, leaving a strong impression on both domestic and international visitors.
07:00 | 27/08/2025
Travel
Expanded Visa Exemptions Open New Markets for Vietnam Tourism
New policy draws more international travelers, spurring ambition to upgrade infrastructure, services, and experiences for unforgettable journeys.
17:06 | 16/08/2025
Hanoi to Light Up the Sky with Six Fireworks Displays on National Day
From 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. on September 2, Hanoi will organize fireworks displays at six locations to celebrate the National Day, including a total of 3,600 high-altitude fireworks and 540 low-altitude racks.
How To Get Around And The Best Spots To View The 80th National Day Parade Rehearsal
Hotel bookings along the parade route are rising sharply. What do travelers need to know when coming to Hanoi for the rehearsal and National Day parade?
Airfares to Hanoi Soar Ahead of September 2 Holiday, Peaking Near VND 7 Million
Ahead of the September 2 National Day holiday, domestic airfares to Hanoi have spiked, with round-trip tickets reaching nearly VND 7 million.
From August 15, 2025: Visa Exemption for Citizens of 12 Countries Visiting Vietnam for Tourism
The Vietnamese Government has issued Resolution No. 229/NQ-CP on visa exemption under the tourism promotion and development program for citizens of 12 countries.
Multimedia
International Friends Extend Hopes for Strong and Prosperous Vietnam
Multimedia
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), international friends have extended their congratulations to Vietnam.
08:00 | 02/09/2025
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Multimedia
[Photo] Imprints of the Independence Day Parades Throughout History
Multimedia
From the historic Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945 to the grand parades and marches in the following years, each Independence Day has left a heroic mark in the hearts of the people, affirming the strength of great solidarity and the country's aspiration to rise.
07:09 | 29/08/2025
Multimedia
Tuyen Quang Launches Project to Empower Women through Green Agriculture
Multimedia
On August 22, the Tuyen Quang Provincial Women’s Union, in collaboration with CARE International in Vietnam and with the support of the European Union, organized a workshop to introduce the project “Promoting Women’s Green Business Models for a Sustainable Vietnamese Agriculture.”
08:12 | 23/08/2025
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