On August 19 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organizations held a gathering to celebrate the 61st National Day of the Republic of Singapore. At the event, the Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam-Singapore Friendship Association proposed establishing a “Vietnam-Singapore Cultural and Friendship Space.”

On August 19 in Hanoi, the Hanoi Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Embassy of the Philippines and embassies of ASEAN countries in Vietnam, organized the 2026 “Colors of ASEAN Culture” Friendship Exchange Program, contributing to greater understanding, closer bonds and friendship between the Vietnamese people and peoples of countries across the region.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung said the 81st National Day celebration marks a pivotal year for Vietnam, following the successful organization of the 14th National Party Congress.

On August 18 in Hanoi, President of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations Phan Anh Son received a Uruguayan delegation led by Deputy Foreign Minister Valeria Csukasi. The two sides discussed ways to strengthen people-to-people connections between the two countries through education, cultural exchanges, local cooperation, and other areas.

Recently, the Association of Thai people of Vietnamese origin in Bangkok and surrounding areas held a ceremony on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, to celebrate the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945-September 2, 2026) and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations (August 6, 1976-August 6, 2026).

A working delegation from the Vietnam Association in Japan (VUAJ) recently visited Kumamoto Prefecture to assess the situation, visit Vietnamese community members affected by the earthquake, review relief efforts, and discuss support measures for the recovery period.

Vietnamese students and Indonesian artists perform on the angklung, Indonesia’s traditional musical instrument, at a cultural exchange program in Ho Chi Minh City on August 15. Joint experiential and performance activities contributed to enhancing mutual understanding and strengthening ties between the peoples of the two countries.

Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW sets out new requirements for work concerning Vietnamese people overseas: moving beyond mobilizing, bringing together, and supporting the community to focus on creating mechanisms that connect overseas Vietnamese resources with the country’s specific development needs, while promoting their role as a bridge between Vietnam and the world.

To mark the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - August 19, 2026) and the 81st anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2026), the Embassy of Vietnam in Venezuela organized a series of activities to bring the image of a resilient Vietnam in the past and a dynamic, developing Vietnam today closer to the Venezuelan people.

Argentine media outlets have emphasized that the August Revolution was a historic turning point that ushered Vietnam into an era of independence and inspired national liberation movements around the world.

From August 18 to 30, the Vietnam-Thailand Painting Exhibition is taking place at the Art Museum of Khon Kaen University in northeastern Thailand, featuring 100 outstanding works by artists from the two countries.

On August 17 (local time), at the Venezuela Workers’ Center in Miranda State, the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela, in coordination with the Venezuela-Vietnam Friendship House (CAVV) and the International University of Communications (UICOM), organized a ceremony commemorating the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945-August 19, 2026), Vietnam’s National Day on September 2, and a seminar themed “The glorious 81-year journey of the Vietnamese revolution and the vision for entering the era of national rise.”

Beyond promoting rural economic development, the OCOP brand can also connect products with raw material-producing areas, craft villages, and local culture. Once these elements are organized into experiential tours, OCOP products can become a reason for tourists to seek out a destination, rather than simply something they purchase after each trip.

On the occasion of Vietnam's National Day on September 2, residents and visitors to Hue and Da Nang will be able to explore historical and cultural sites free of charge, enjoy the Hue international music festival, and take part in a wide range of cultural, artistic and experiential tourism activities in Da Nang.

What makes sunrise’s appeal on Thoi Loi mountain is not only the scenery, but also the feeling of standing where mountains, sea, and sky converge.

With just a few hours, visitors can experience two different sides of the Ancient capital: the tranquility in Thien Mu Pagoda and the sense of freedom when doing SUP on the Huong river.