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On the morning of September 5, 2025, in Cu Bai Village, Huong Lap Commune, officers and soldiers of Huong Lap Border Guard Station under Quang Tri Border Guard Command personally went to the homes of Van Kieu and Pa Co ethnic students from disadvantaged families whom they sponsor, to escort them to the school opening ceremony. To ensure the children arrived on time, the officers took a shortcut of more than 3 km instead of the nearly 10 km main road to reach Huong Lap Semi-boarding Ethnic Primary and Secondary School. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Around 30 million pupils and students officially entered the 2025-2026 academic year on the morning of September 5, 2025, in a very special atmosphere: the opening ceremony connected 52,000 educational institutions nationwide through online links and live television broadcasts, marking the 80th anniversary of the education sector’s establishment. Photo: VNA

Heavy rains triggered by tropical storms No. 3 and No. 5 have caused severe damage to many schools in mountainous areas of Nghe An province. The provincial Department of Education and Training has requested schools to report and assess the damage. The department will mobilize resources to help schools recover from the floods, with priority given to ensuring conditions for the school opening ceremony and the new academic year. Photo: Bich Hue – VNA

A ceremony was held at the Hanoi Railway Station on September 3 to bid farewell to soldiers, who completed their mission in the parade and march for the 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) – codenamed Task A80. Photo: Quoc Khanh – VNA

As the 2025 – 2026 academic year approaches, Hanoi continues to prioritize resources for infrastructure and teaching equipment, aiming for modernization, standardization, and compliance with national standards while moving toward international integration. The city also focuses on providing financial support for schools with limited resources and those undergoing new or renewed national standard accreditation for the 2021-2030 period. Hanoi targets 80–85% of public schools meeting national standards by 2025, and 85–90% by 2030. Photo: Thanh Tung – VNA

A grand ceremony and parade marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025) took place solemnly at Ba Dinh Square and along central streets of Hanoi on the morning of September 2, 2025. Photo: VNA

he Vietnam People's Armed Forces has 26 formations taking part at the grand military and civilian parade on September 2 morning at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi. The historical event marks the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day. VNA Photo

Vietnam staged its first large-scale naval parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2 morning. The spectacle, staged off Cam Ranh military base in the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, featured the Navy, Coast Guard, Border Guard, and standing maritime militia, showcasing an arsenal of modern vessels and equipment. These forces form the backbone of Vietnam’s strategy to assert and defend its sacred sovereignty over seas and islands. VNA Photo/Photo by courtesy

A grand ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 – 2025) is being held at Hanoi’s historic Ba Dinh Square on the morning of September 2. The event also hosted contingents from invited countries - China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia. VNA Photo

The grand military and civilian parade took place on September 2 morning at 6:30 am at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and Vietnam’s National Day. This historic event, known as the A80 parade, is unprecedented in scale, featuring more than 15,680 officers and soldiers in 61 formations. The event also hosted contingents from invited countries - China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia. VNA Photo

In a jubilant and proud atmosphere marking the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), people walk under the fluttering red flags, hand in hand with the national flag, carrying the spirit of Vietnamese pride through the streets of Hanoi. Photo: VNA

A large number of visitors flock to the outdoor exhibition area of the Ministry of National Defense, covering nearly 23,560 m² with the theme “The Sword and the Shield,” at the National Achievements Exhibition marking the 80th National Day in Hanoi. The space showcases modern, representative weapons and technical equipment researched and manufactured by Vietnam’s defense industry, as well as weapons and equipment currently in service with the Vietnam People’s Army. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA

The State Treasury reported on August 31 afternoon that as of 13:30, a total of 5.687 trillion VND (218.7 million USD) had been distributed to 1,929 out of 3,321 communes, or 58.5% of the total, as cash gifts each worth 100,000 VND for every citizen to welcome the coming National Day. VNA Photo

On historic Ba Dinh Square, during the upcoming celebration of the nation’s 80th Independence Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025), among tens of thousands of watching eyes, two sisters in military uniform marching in solemn formation stands out. They are Lieutenant Tran Thi Thu Ha, a nurse at the Emergency Department of the 108 Military Central Hospital, who joins the Peacekeeping Forces contingent, and her younger sister, Second Lieutenant Tran Thi Bich Ngoc from the Department of Biology – Genetics, Military Medical Academy, who marches with the Military Band contingent. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Delegations of the Lao People's Army, the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces and the Russian Federation’s Armed Forces visited the 80-year national achievements exhibition themed “80-Year Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness” in Dong Anh commune of Hanoi on August 31. The delegations are in the capital city to participate in the military parade and march-past celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day on September 2. VNA Photo

The final full-dress rehearsal for the grand military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), coded mission A80, started at 6:30 am on August 30 at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi. The rehearsal involved over 40,000 participants. The rehearsal also included the participation of marching soldiers from Lao, Cambodia, China and Russia. Prime Minister Pham Minh attended the event. VNA Photo

The exhibition of national achievements themed “80-Year Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness”, which opened at the National Exposition Centre in Hanoi on August 28 to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day, has drawn tens of thousands of visitors in an atmosphere of celebration and unity. Six themed display zones offer the public a vivid look at the nation’s arduous yet glorious historical journey of development over the past eight decades. VNA Photo

Many streets and tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam's largest metropolis, are adorned with national flags and flowers, creating a joyful and vibrant atmosphere ahead of the 80th anniversary of the National Day on September 2. Not only the main roads and high-rise buildings but also the small alleys and peaceful street corners of the city are decorated with fluttering flags to celebrate National Day. VNA Photo

The Ministry of Public Security held a deployment ceremony in Hanoi on August 29 to ensure security and order for the celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2). Photo: Pham Kien - VNA

The national exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’sNational Day, themed “80-Year Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness,”opened on August 28 morning at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi. PartyGeneral Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh together with otherincumbent and former Party, State leaders attended the opening ceremony. Theexhibition will open to the public free of charge from 13:00 on the opening day(August 28), and from 9:00 to 22:00 from August 29 to September 5. VNA Photo