VIETNAM: NEW ERA

Vietnam is emerging as a safe and attractive destination with great potential to attract travellers shifting from regional markets. However, to turn short-term advantages into long-term momentum, the country’s tourism sector needs decisive action – not only to attract and retain visitors, but also to affirm its position on the global tourism map.

The Government held a grand ceremony in Hanoi on August 20, to celebrate its 80th founding anniversary (August 28, 1945–2025), marking its first dedicated anniversary event.

The exhibition “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness” will take place from August 28 to September 5 at the National Exhibition Center in Dong Anh, Hanoi. To support visitors to the exhibition, the municipal transport sector plans to operate nearly 900 daily bus trips daily on 20 routes connecting with the center.

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, while acknowledging that certain challenges remain.

The groundbreaking and inauguration ceremony was held online, connecting 80 locations across cities and 34 provinces and cities nationwide.

The event will be held at the National Exposition Centre as the main venue, connected with 79 other sites across the 34 provinces and cities via teleconferencing.

A business networking seminar to promote Vietnamese rice products was held in Hong Kong (China) on August 15, attracting the participation of about 40 major Vietnamese rice and agricultural exporters along with representatives of rice trading enterprises in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

A cultural extravaganza titled “Tu hao la nguoi Viet Nam” (Proud to be Vietnamese) in Hanoi on August 17 evening fostered deep gratitude to the Party, President Ho Chi minh, and generations of leaders, compatriots, and soldiers who sacrificed their lives for national independence and reunification

Officers and soldiers of the military and public security forces, along with modern weapons and equipment, took part in the fourth full-dress joint rehearsal in Hanoi on August 16 for the upcoming parade to be staged at the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Vietnam has been named one of Asia’s top three countries attracting the highest number of returning international tourists, according to a new ranking by online travel platform Agoda.

At the launching ceremony, hundreds of thousands of participants nationwide, donning red shirts with yellow stars, joined in the flag-raising ceremony at Ba Dinh Square in person and virtually, sang the national anthem in unison, and began walking in their localities. In the capital alone, tens of thousands gathered around Hoan Kiem Lake as early as 5 am.

The Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) backed a sweeping plan to transfer all international flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to Long Thanh International Airport in Dong Nai province.

Over the past 80 years, the consular and citizen protection work has achieved significant results, contributing to the overall success of external affairs and earning recognition from the Party, State, and people.

The third combined rehearsal for the parade and march marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2) was held on August 13 at the National Military Training Centre 4 in Hanoi.

Party General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Kim Min-seok attended a Vietnam - Republic of Korea Economic Forum in Seoul on August 12 as part of the former’s state visit to the Northeast Asian country.