National Day

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82 killed in National Day traffic tragedies

 VietNamNet Bridge – The National Traffic Safety Committee said 82 people were killed and 117 others were injured due to traffic accidents during the National Day holidays.

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Saigonese watch National Day fireworks

 VietNamNet Bridge – On the evening of September 2, tens of thousands of people flocked to downtown HCM City to admire the firework display to celebrate the National Day.

National Day draws international tributes

 VietNamNet Bridge – World leaders have sent congratulations to Viet Nam to mark the 68th National Day yesterday, September 2.

Leaders pay tribute on National Day

 VietNamNet Bridge – A delegation of Party, State, Government, National Assembly and Viet Nam Fatherland Front leaders on Saturday paid floral tributes to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum to mark Viet Nam's National Day,

Four national security violators set free under amnesty

 VietNamNet Bridge - Of the total 15,523 Vietnamese and foreign prisoners under amnesty this year, four cases committed infringement of national security.

Rugby tournament in capital

A rugby tournament with a rather long name will take place at Hang Day Stadium on Saturday September 7.

Art exhibition celebrates National Day

 VietNamNet Bridge – A new exhibition of 163 paintings, sculpture and other art works has opened at the HCM City Fine Arts Museum as part of celebrations of the 68th National Day, which falls on September 2.

Play celebrates National Day

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ha Noi Cheo Theatre stages the play Vuong Nu Me Linh (The Queen) in the capital city today, as part of activities to celebrate the 68th National Day on September 2.

15,000 prisoners to be set free on National Day

 VietNamNet Bridge – Around 15,000 inmates are expected to be released ahead of their prison terms during this year’s National Day holiday.

Preparations made for amnesty to mark National Day

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Central Council for Amnesty Consultation, chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc, met in Hanoi on July 29 to discuss the 2013 amnesty plan.