General Nguyen Tan Cuong, Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA), and Deputy Minister of National Defence, on September 3, held a meeting with Senior Lieutenant General Álvaro López Miera, Minister of Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba, who is on an official visit to Vietnam.

Argentine journalist and researcher Gastón Fiorda has assessed that Vietnam is at a pivotal moment, entering a “take-off” stage built upon four strategic pillars of completing its rule-of-law institutions, driving innovation in science and technology, deepening international integration, and advancing the private economic sector's development.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Quang Phuong on September 3 hosted a high-ranking delegation of the Mexican Labour Party (PT) led by Pedro Vazquez Gonzalez, a member of its Politburo and Chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Chamber of Deputies of Mexico.

Vice Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Quang Phuong on September 3 received a delegation of the United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) led by its Vice President Jesús German Faria Tortosa, on the occasion of their visit to Vietnam to attend the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Vietnamese President Luong Cuong and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin reaffirmed their commitment to bolstering bilateral political, economic and strategic cooperation under the Vietnam-Russia roadmap through 2030 during their meeting in Beijing on September 3.

Dr. Enzo Sim Hong Chun at the Penang Institute in Malaysia has highlighted Vietnam’s historic path to independence and its continued achievements, stressing that self-reliance and resilience have been the two defining elements throughout the nation’s development.

General Trinh Van Quyet, Chairman of the General Department of Politics of the Vietnam People’s Army had a meeting with visiting Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Cuba Corps General Álvaro López Miera in Hanoi on September 3.

Vietnam’s struggle for independence has inspired many people, even those in the US, American social activist Juliet Ucelli said in an interview granted to Vietnam News Agency correspondents in New York on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Vietnam (September 2).

VOV.VN - Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico expressed high regard for Vietnam’s position and role in the region during a reception given by President Luong Cuong in Beijing on September 3, as part of his participation in the 80th anniversary of the world’s victory over fascism and working trip to China.

VOV.VN - Media outlets in Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia on September 2 gave extensive coverage to Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebrations, featuring the military parade, and related activities.

VOV.VN - Senior Lieutenant General and Deputy Minister of National Defence of Vietnam Hoang Xuan Chien, and his Russian counterpart Alexander Vasilyevich Fomin co-chaired the 8th Vietnam–Russia Strategic Defence Dialogue on September 3 in Hanoi.

VOV.VN - General Phan Van Giang and Senior Lieutenant General Álvaro López Miera reaffirmed the deep, long-standing solidarity between Vietnam and Cuba, highlighting comprehensive defence cooperation, high-level delegation exchanges, and joint initiatives such as the documentary Two Hearts, One Beat.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong’s participation in the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War has reaffirmed Vietnam’s responsible voice for global peace, security, and development.

VOV.VN - The country’s remarkable achievements in socio-economic development have been highlighted in official reports and widely recognized by experts, scholars, and international media.

The Vietnam Union of Friendship Organisations (VUFO), in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies, hosted a meeting in Hanoi on September 2 to honour international friends on the occasion of Vietnam's 80th National Day.

Vietnam and Cuba have issued a joint statement on occasion of the state visit to Vietnam from August 31 to September 2 by First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, his spouse and a high-ranking delegation of the Cuban Party and State.

The Party, State, and people of Vietnam always value the traditional friendship with Palestine and the Palestine Liberation Organisation (PLO), which was forged during the challenging days of struggle, has stood the test of time, and must be preserved, strengthened, and passed on to future generations.

VOV.VN - National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man expressed a desire to enhance exchanges, coordination, and substantive collaboration between the legislative bodies of Vietnam and Russia, during his reception for Vladimir Yakushev, First Deputy Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia, in Hanoi on September 2.

VOV.VN - A high-ranking delegation of Vietnam led by President Luong Cuong arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport on September 2, beginning a working trip and participation in the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, at the invitation of General Secretary and President Xi Jinping.

VOV.VN - On September 2, at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, alongside Vietnam’s military, police, and civilian contingents, the parade celebrating the 80th National Day of Vietnam featured foreign troops from Russia, China, Laos, and Cambodia, creating a unique and impressive international presence.

VOV.VN - Senior leaders of Vietnam and China emphasised the importance of strengthening strategic connectivity, particularly in infrastructure and transportation projects, to promote practical and sustainable cooperation between the two countries.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with visiting First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba (CPC) Central Committee and President of Cuba Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez in Hanoi on September 2.

Cuban media has given wide coverage to the official visit to Vietnam from August 31 to September 2 by Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, First Secretary of the Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee and President of Cuba, underlining the solidarity, special friendship and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh met with Cambodian People’s Party President and Senate President Hun Sen in Hanoi on September 2 during the latter’s visit to Vietnam for its 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

VOV.VN - Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man on September 2 met with First Secretary and President of Cuba Miguel Diaz-Canel Bermudez, reaffirming Vietnam stands shoulder to shoulder with Cuba in its revolutionary cause.

VOV.VN - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam on September 2 met with Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith, who came to Hanoi for Vietnam’s 80th Anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Vietnam gives top priority to strengthening the great relations, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation with Laos, reaffirmed National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man during his meeting with Lao General Secretary and President Thongloun Sisoulith in Hanoi on September 2.

On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has extended his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and people of Vietnam on the 80th anniversary of National Day on September 2.

The long-standing ties between the two ruling parties have been a political anchor for cooperation between Vietnam and Cambodia, said a Cambodian scholar.

Party General Secretary To Lam has emphasised Vietnam’s longstanding appreciation for the support of the Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), the Government and people of Cambodia, underlining the importance of the close bilateral relationship as well as the Vietnam - Cambodia - Laos ties.