This afternoon, the Ministry of National Defense hosted a gathering and presented gifts to military delegations from countries participating in the parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2.

A map made of banknotes celebrates 80 years of independence and banking achievements in Vietnam.

On September 2, residents of Ho Chi Minh City will be able to ride the Ben Thanh - Suoi Tien metro line for free in celebration of Vietnam’s National Day.

Eager citizens bring food, tarps, and umbrellas to secure prime spots over 30 hours ahead of the historic parade.

On August 28, the Hanoi Department of Agriculture and Environment reported that prolonged heavy rainfall over recent days had caused significant damage to public infrastructure and local agricultural areas.

Vietnamese youth proudly celebrate national identity as social media campaign goes viral.

Women in Ho Chi Minh City who give birth to two children before the age of 35 will now receive a financial support of 5 million VND (approximately USD 210), an increase of 2 million VND compared to the previous policy.

Hanoi has banned all activities that may interfere with training and ceremonial flights of the Air Defense - Air Force troops during the upcoming National Day celebrations.

The Hanoi Department of Tourism, in coordination with the People’s Committee of Ba Dinh Ward, will launch the Sac Do Ba Dinh (Red Colour of Ba Dinh) programme — a series of activities promoting Hanoi’s cultural and historical tourism in 2025.

A statue of President Ho Chi Minh was inaugurated at the Da Nang Library campus in the central city of Da Nang on August 28.

A training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers abroad, which serves as a bridge connecting Vietnamese expats with their homeland, closed in Hanoi on August 28.

Each Vietnamese citizen will receive 100,000 VND (3.79 USD) as gift on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day – September 2.

To reach the Top 100, each ward and commune must be liveable with civilised urban areas, advanced science, technology and digital transformation, and strong economy, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Van Duoc.

These days in Hanoi, not only locals but also many international tourists and foreigners living and working here are experiencing the special atmosphere as the capital is adorned with flags and flowers to celebrate the 80th National Day.

By early afternoon, several key roads in Hanoi were paralyzed with kilometers of congestion.

Police in Lao Cai province have dismantled a nationwide fraud network involving illegal cryptocurrency investment schemes worth tens of trillions of dong. Luxury assets, including Mercedes-Benz and BMW cars, valued at over USD 16 million were seized.

Hanoi will restrict vehicles on three major routes from August 28 to September 5 for the 80th National Day exhibition.

This morning, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung visited the ethnic and religious exhibition space organized by the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs as part of the national exhibition “80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness.”

Da Nang police arrested an American man who staged a violent robbery at a PNJ gold shop, stealing 20 pieces of jewelry worth nearly USD 32,700, just under 15 hours after the incident.

In Vietnam’s flood-prone heartland, villagers respond with courage to nature’s sudden fury.