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).

Eighty years of Vietnam’s nation-building and development are vividly reflected in the National Achievements Exhibition themed “80 Years of the Journey of Independence - Freedom - Happiness.” From the historic milestone of Autumn 1945 to today’s image of a country undergoing renovation, integration, and innovation.

In 1973, at the age of 29, young officer Botz László arrived in Vietnam as part of the Hungarian delegation of the International Commission for Control and Supervision (ICCS) tasked with overseeing the implementation of the Paris Agreement. That peacekeeping mission opened the door to his lifelong attachment to the S-shaped country - a loyal affection that he has continued to nurture for more than half a century.

The Mexican Women's Museum, in collaboration with the Vietnamese Women's Museum and cultural advocate Kyra Núñez de León, organized the "Long-haired Army" photo exhibition in Mexico City to honor the heroic image of Vietnamese women during the resistance war and reflect the enduring friendship between Vietnam and Mexico, forged through shared struggles for independence and freedom.