Surface-to-air missiles, coastal defence launchers, radar systems and drones developed by Viettel will feature prominently in Việt Nam’s 80th National Day parade, reflecting the armed forces’ ongoing modernisation.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính pointed to the decisive leadership that helped mobilise the people’s strength during the resistance wars against colonialism and imperialism, culminating in such milestones as the Điện Biên Phủ victory of 1954, the Geneva Accords, the 1973 Paris Agreement and the historic Spring Offensive of 1975 that achieved national reunification.

Việt Nam and New Zealand share common interests in maintaining multilateral trade and undisrupted supply chains, which underpin stable growth and prosperity globally, said New Zealand House Speaker Gerry Brownlee.

The visit is made at the invitation of the Communist Party of Việt Nam Central Committee and NA Chairman Trần Thanh Mẫn. 

Welcoming the New Zealand House Speaker Gerry Brownlee, Party General Secretary Tô Lâm praised the Oceanian country as a close and friendly partner that has always accompanied and supported Việt Nam in its national development.

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính described the National Exhibition of Achievements as both a tribute to Việt Nam’s past and a vision for its future, emphasising national pride and ambition.

Hong Kong is a super-connector that helps bring Vietnamese goods into the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macau Greater Bay Area, China’s vast market, and the global supply chain

Vietnam has recorded major progress in tobacco harm prevention and the promotion of smoke-free environments in recent years, according to Dr. Phan Thi Hai, Deputy Director of the Vietnam Tobacco Control Fund (VNTCF) under the Ministry of Health.

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 two countries share joint efforts for the development and wellbeing of their peoples and contributions to peace, stability, cooperation and development in the Asia-Pacific region.

Viettel’s technologies are showcased at the exhibition areas of the Ministry of National Defence, the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Construction, and the Hà Nội People’s Committee.

After eight decades of relentless reforms, the Politburo's Resolution 71-NQ/TW, on breakthroughs in education and training development, is expected to become a historic milestone, positioning high-quality human resources and scientific talents as Vietnam’s core competitive advantages, firmly bringing the nation into a new era.

New Secretary of the HCM City Party Committee Trần Lưu Quang has proposed turning Côn Đảo into a “return-to-the-source” destination for universities and colleges, while improving the quality of life for residents, ensuring security, and strengthening disaster risk management.

Themed “80-Year Journey of Independence – Freedom – Happiness”, the exhibition, which opened at the Vietnam Exposition Center in Dong Anh commune of Hanoi, is a significant event that offers the public an opportunity to look back on the nation’s arduous yet glorious history while affirming Vietnam’s position in the international arena.

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expressed satisfaction with the positive results of bilateral cooperation across multiple areas, including trade, investment, defence, education, health care, and labour cooperation.

Việt Nam and Indonesia have been magnets for FDI, Veteran journalist Anthoni Mohammad of Indonesia’s Antara news agency said, stressing while Indonesia leverages its vast domestic market, Việt Nam stands out for its political stability, skilled workforce, competitive costs and commitments to international integration.

Today, bilateral cooperation spans border security, crime prevention, defence diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange. Annual trade exceeds US$10 billion, supported by joint projects in agriculture, energy, manufacturing, and connectivity.

In a working session with the Presidential Office on August 27, State President Luong Cuong emphasized that the office faces a heavy workload requiring maximum capacity, flexible responses, and proactive action in conducting research, advising, and supporting the President and Vice President in both domestic and external affairs.

This year marks the first time in 40 years – since 1985 – that the National Day Parade at Ba Đình Square will feature large-scale contingents of military vehicles, artillery, weapons and equipment.

The “priceless asset” of the Việt Nam–Laos relationship was nurtured by Presidents Hồ Chí Minh, Kaysone Phomvihane, and Souphanouvong, and has been preserved and strengthened by generations of leaders and people of both countries.