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Over 2,000 Hanoi students form giant Vietnamese flag for National Day

Hanoi students and teachers created a striking flag display to celebrate Vietnam’s National Day anniversary.

Super VIP license plates fetch record sums at Vietnam auctions

Vietnam’s booming license plate auctions have reached new heights after the coveted plate 99A-999.99 sold for nearly $860,000 at a national auction on August 12, sparking intense public attention.

Vietnamese youth spread spirit of integration, development

The 11th Festival of Vietnamese Youth and Students in Europe was held in celebration of the 75th founding anniversary of Vietnam – Hungary diplomatic ties and the Traditional Day of Vietnamese Students.

Hanoi metro to run overnight for National Day holiday

Hanoi Metro extends service hours, including all-night operations on September 2, to serve increased passenger demand.

Hanoi adjusts traffic ban ahead of September 2 parade

Road closures will begin earlier than planned to ensure safety for rehearsal and celebration events.

Vietnam steps up efforts to attract, retain talents

New laws and policies, particularly the Law on Science, Technology and Innovation, and the Law on Digital Technology Industry, are expected to help Vietnam attract top talents in the fields of science, technology, and innovation.

Vietnamese school-age children face nutrition burdens

School-age children in Vietnam are grappling with a triple nutrition burden: undernutrition, micronutrient deficiencies, and obesity or being overweight, according to Associate Prof Tran Nhu Duong, Director of the National Institute of Nutrition.

Night-time parade rehearsal set for Ba Dinh Square on August 21

After months of preparation, military and police formations will participate in their first coordinated night-time rehearsal at Ba Dinh Square on the evening of August 21.

Fifteen ceremonial cannons readied at My Dinh for National Day salute

This morning at My Dinh National Stadium, Artillery Brigade 45 installed and decorated 15 105mm ceremonial cannons in preparation for a live fire salute on September 2 in celebration of National Day.

National Day 2025: Workers to enjoy 3 or 4 days off depending on employer

This year, workers in Vietnam may enjoy either a 3-day or 4-day break for National Day (September 2), depending on their company’s weekly rest schedule.

Visa, foreign labour reforms expected to boost Vietnam’s competitiveness

Experts and foreign business leaders have expressed optimism that Vietnam’s recent changes to visa and foreign labour policies will enhance the country’s competitiveness and attract greater investment.

Ho Chi Minh City unveils $55M Phu Tho circus and performance center

The newly inaugurated 12-story cultural hub features a 2,000-seat auditorium and state-of-the-art design.

Banned drug linked to death still sold online in Vietnam

Despite being banned, Phenylbutazone is still sold online, causing one death and three critical cases due to self-medication.

Two Chinese suspects caught fleeing after $25,000 Da Nang burglary

Police in Da Nang have arrested two Chinese men who stole more than 600 million VND (over $25,000) from a residence in Ngu Hanh Son District. The suspects were apprehended while attempting to flee the country via the airport.

HCM City exhibition highlights nation’s 80-year development journey

A photo exhibition named “From the era of independence and national reunification to the era of the nation’s rise” opened in Ho Chi Minh City on August 19 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

Hanoi craft village product competition to honour local cultural value

Entries to the 2025 craft village product contest must be handicraft products in bamboo, rattan, lacquerware, mother-of-pearl inlay, woodwork, ceramics and glass, weaving and embroidery, stone and metal carving, and floral art.

Parents push for standardized school uniforms to cut costs

Khanh Hoa province’s policy requiring all students to wear a standard uniform has been applauded by parents, who have called for nationwide application.

Larger, more specialized hospitals slower to adopt digital transformation

The director of the Central Military Hospital 108 pointed out that the larger and more specialized hospitals are, the slower they progress in digital transformation.

Beautifying the deceased: The calling of two Saigon women

In Ho Chi Minh City, Kim Em and Yen Nhi dedicate themselves to preparing the deceased, turning fear into compassion.

Major projects set momentum for Vietnam’s new development phase

A total of 250 projects across 34 cities and provinces on August 19 were inaugurated or launched, with a combined investment of nearly 1.3 quadrillion VND, providing strong impetus for Vietnam’s transition into a new stage of growth.