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The wedding ceremony of the Red Dao people in Nam Sang village, Muong Than commune, Lai Chau province is not simply the union of two individuals, but a microcosm of cultural identity that reflects the deep bonds between the individual, the family and the community. Through the ups and downs of history, Red Dao people still preserve numerous distinct traditional customs, among them, the wedding ceremony is rich in cultural and historical depth, as well as its strong communal spirit. On the day of the ceremony, the bride often wears traditional costumes with many sophisticated and complicated elements. Meanwhile, the groom’s delegation, including a matchmaker, the groom, people carrying gifts and dowry, and a band playing trumpets, drums, gongs, and cymbals, welcomes the bride. On the way to the bride’s house, the band plays music to salute the villages they pass by. VNA Photo: Quý Trung

These days, in the “capital” of Phuc Trach pomelo – the famous specialty of Ha Tinh Province – the harvest season is in full swing. This year’s Phuc Trach pomelo crop is considered to have superior yield and quality, promising a bountiful season. Ha Tinh Province currently has over 2,700 hectares of Phuc Trach pomelo, mainly concentrated in seven communes: Phuc Trach, Huong Do, Huong Pho, Ha Linh, Huong Xuan, and Huong Binh. Photo: Huu Quyet – VNA

With its comparable potential and strengths, especially in shrimp farming, Ca Mau province has become the national leader in shrimp farming area, scale, and output. To maximize this advantage, the province is implementing a sustainable shrimp industry development strategy, aiming to affirm its position as the nation’s “shrimp capital” and enabling residents of Vietnam’s southernmost region to prosper from shrimp farming. Photo: Huynh Anh – VNA

Tra Vinh University, Vinh Long Province, has successfully researched the technique of propagating wax coconuts through embryo culture, achieving yields many times higher than traditional varieties. This serves as a vivid example of the spirit of Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Party Central Committee, which promotes the application of science and technology in practice, helping farmers in the Mekong Delta improve production efficiency. Photo: Thanh Hoa – VNA

In the early hours of September 8, skywatchers in Vietnam will be able to witness a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a “blood moon,” from around 2 am to nearly 4 am. This rare super “blood moon” is among the most anticipated astronomical events of 2025, offering astronomy enthusiasts in Vietnam and across much of Asia a unique viewing opportunity. Photo: Pham Tuan Anh - VNA

Khanh Hoa Province is focusing on leveraging cultural heritage values to diversify tourism products, enhance competitiveness, and foster the development of tourism as a spearhead economic sector. To date, the province has 257 recognized cultural heritage sites, including three UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritages, three special national relics, five national treasures, and 33 nationally recognized historical, cultural, and scenic sites. Photo: Nguyen Thanh – VNA

Since the introduction of Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation, and its initial implementation in practice, the Nha Ho Cotton and Agricultural Research Institute (Do Vinh Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, a member unit of the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences) has promptly embraced and applied it to agricultural production. In a short period, the Institute has developed numerous high-yield, high-quality crop varieties adapted to local soil conditions and climate change, transferring them into production and contributing significantly to the agricultural development of Khanh Hoa Province and the South-Central region. Photo: Cong Thu – VNA

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