Social media platforms and gaming companies in Vietnam have launched the campaign “Proud Vietnam – Reddening Cyberspace Red.” The campaign highlights the power of the digital space in awakening patriotism, honoring the nation’s historical and cultural values, and strengthening community solidarity.
The Party chief called on the entire Party, the entire people, the entire army, and our compatriots at home and abroad, through concrete and practical actions, to stay united, join efforts, and be of one mind to turn aspirations into reality.
Over the past 80 years, generations of Vietnamese have sacrificed their blood, sweat, and wisdom to protect and advance the achievements of the August Revolution, safeguarding national independence while striving to bring freedom and happiness to the people.
This was not only a historic event but also the crystallisation of a long and arduous struggle. It marked a great turning point that transformed the Vietnamese people from a status of slavery into the masters of their own country.
As part of Vietnam’s economic and financial development roadmap, Da Nang is emerging as a strategic location for building the country’s International Financial Centre. With the national goal of achieving double-digit growth and becoming a high-income country by 2045, this centre is not only a growth driver for Da Nang but also carries national significance.
Hanoi installs 22 large LED screens at 18 public sites for live broadcast of the 80th anniversary of National Day and parade. The screens help residents access the celebrations easily while easing crowd pressure at Ba Dinh Square.
Thousands of officers, soldiers, and civilians on August 30 morning took part in the final state-level rehearsal for the coming grand parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi.
From August 30 to September 2, Hanoi will waive fares on subsidised public transport services (buses and urban railways) for residents and visitors. This not only facilitates travel to revolutionary historical sites and participation in commemorative events, but also helps ease traffic congestion, and promote the image of a modern, civilised and welcoming capital.
Chairman of the National Assembly Tran Thanh Man held talks with Speaker of the New Zealand House of Representatives (Parliament) Gerry Brownlee in Hanoi on August 28. The event followed a welcome ceremony for the guest, who is on an official visit to Vietnam from August 27 to 31.
All five Hanoi students won medals at International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics 2025 (IOAA 2025) in India, securing 1 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze. The competition brought together nearly 300 students from 66 countries and territories.
In an interview granted to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025), the WB official said Vietnam’s progress since the “Doi moi” (renewal) process in 1986 is one of the world’s most remarkable development stories - from one of the poorest in the world to a vibrant middle-income economy in under four decades.
Recent developments in Vietnam’s stock market reflect more than investor enthusiasm. Surging capital inflows signal broader economic ambitions and ongoing reforms designed to advance the country’s capital market to a new height.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has announced the completion of the nationwide campaign to do away with temporary and dilapidated housing, describing it as a special national project embodying the Party’s will and people’s hearts.
Despite significant global challenges, Vietnam has achieved remarkable economic progress in recent years, the Asian Development Bank (ADB)'s Country Director for Vietnam Shantanu Chakraborty has said.
Present in Vietnam since 1994, AFD has accompanied the country for 31 years. As France’s bilateral development bank, together with its affiliates Proparco and Expertise France, AFD has committed a total of 3.2 billion EUR (around 3.73 billion USD) in support of Vietnam.