In the statement posted on the website of the US Department of State, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US commends Vietnam’s growing leadership as a partner to the US including its distinguished role as a founding member supporting the Board of Peace.

At 6 am, the national flag was hoisted to the top of the 29-metre-high flagpole amid a solemn atmosphere. Local residents and visitors put aside their activities to watch the national flag being slowly raised to the top of the flagpole, and joined in singing the national anthem.

Leaders of various countries have extended their greetings to their Vietnamese counterparts on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of National Day (September 2).

Vietnam attaches great importance to its special solidarity, friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cuba, and believes the Cuban Party, State and people will achieve new successes in national development, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long.

Vietnam stands ready to serve as a bridge to promote cooperation between ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, strengthen connectivity between Southeast Asia and Central Asia and the broader Eurasian region, thereby expanding areas of cooperation, enhancing strategic autonomy and delivering tangible benefits to people.

The Prime Minister asked the Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee to direct relevant agencies and units to pool all available personnel and provide the best possible medical care and medicines for the injured in a passenger vehicle rollover, minimise loss of life and property, and support the injured and families of the deceased.

With digital transformation reducing the importance of geographical distance, he noted the key is to build stable, long-term channels that allow overseas Vietnamese to put their knowledge, experience and international networks to work for Vietnam's development.

For businesses, every unit of energy saved helps lower production costs and improve operational efficiency. At the economy-wide level, efficient energy use reduces pressure on the supply system and the need for new investment.

Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held bilateral meetings with senior officials and met with the Vietnamese community in Bishkek on August 31 on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit in the Kyrgyz capital.

President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from September 4 to 6.

The Vice President affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to its traditional friendship with Kyrgyzstan, considering it an important and reliable partner in Central Asia.

The agreements reached during the visit are expected to translate the Vietnam-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into practical cooperation across science and technology, agricultural trade, environmental protection, nature conservation, climate adaptation and sustainable development, with tangible results anticipated at COP31 and beyond.

Vice President of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan on August 31 received Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Nurlan Yermekbayev in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, on the occasion of her participation in the SCO Plus Summit.

The Vietnam Nuclear Professional Network on August 29 held a seminar on Vietnam’s nuclear power programme at École Polytechnique in Paris, bringing together Vietnamese experts working at leading nuclear agencies and organisations in Vietnam, France and other countries.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has signed Conclusion 75-KL/TW of the third meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee, setting a 2030 target of strengthening environmental governance, climate change response and disaster prevention and control to better protect people’s lives, health, property and livelihoods.

The strong performance followed a series of measures to optimise port capacity and improve the competitiveness of the city’s seaport system, with a focus on maximising the efficiency of the Lach Huyen international gateway port as new berths came into operation.

Ministries and northern localities have been ordered to urgently clear bottlenecks and accelerate construction and capital disbursement for expressway projects, particularly those scheduled for completion this year.

The 2026 programme forms part of the “10 billion green steps – For a sustainable Vietnam” campaign, encouraging people to exercise while adopting greener habits such as saving energy, sorting waste, planting trees and reducing carbon emissions.

Congratulating the recipients, NA President Man said the Party has led the Vietnamese revolution through numerous challenges, helping the country achieve important accomplishments in the process of national construction and development. These achievements were made possible in part by the great contributions and dedication of generations of Party officials and members, including those honoured at the ceremony.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam stressed that education should aim at comprehensive development, with schools meeting required standards and balancing academic studies with arts, sports and foreign languages to create an enjoyable learning environment.