The 10th Vietnam People’s Army (VPA)’s Party Congress for 2015-2020 commenced in Hanoi on September 22 with the attendance of 450 delegates representing hundreds of thousands of Party members in the VPA. 

(VOV) -On September 21, the National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee discussed draft revised law on export and import duties at the 41st session.

The Central Steering Committee for Judicial Reform convened its 22nd session in Hanoi on September 18 to scrutinise projects on combating negative phenomena in judicial activities. 

The Government’s report on outcomes of international economic integration since Vietnam joined the World Trade Organisation (WTO) was scrutinised at the National Assembly Standing Committee’s 41st meeting on September 18.

Increasing coordination between ministries and Vietnamese representative offices in foreign countries is necessary to more effectively implement the external affairs policy of active and proactive international integration. 

A draft of the revised Penal Code was yesterday discussed at the opening of the 41st session of the 13th National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee in Hanoi.

The official website of the 12th National Party Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam, slated for early 2016, made its debut on September 14. 

(VOV) -The 13th National Assembly Standing Committee opened its 41st session on September 14 in Hanoi.

(VOV) - The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) was established on September 10, 1955, with the purpose of promoting national unity during the resistance for national liberation and reunification. It has played an important role in building up national unity to fulfill historic tasks. 

The Government Cipher Committee on September 12 received the Ho Chi Minh Order for the second time for its decisive role in protecting national secrecy over the past 70 years, but is warned of enormous challenges stemming from global uncertainties and visible cyber warfare. 

Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung had a meeting with young scientists on September 11 who have made outstanding achievements recognised nationally and internationally. 

(VOV) -The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee will discuss a report on anti-corruption during its 41st session to be held from September 14- 21.

(VOV) -President Truong Tan Sang applauded the tremendous achievements and 70-year glorious tradition of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA) at a September 7 ceremony marking the 70th anniversary.

Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong on September 2 offered incense to commemorate late President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

The 70th National Day was marked with a grand meeting and the largest-ever parade in the country at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi September 2 morning. 

(VOV) - President Ho Chi Minh read the Vietnamese Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, to inform the world of the foundation of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, the first worker-peasant state in Southeast Asia. 

(VOV) - September 2, 1945, marked the establishment of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. That day opened a new era of national independence and socialism in Vietnam’s history.

(VOV) - International friends have continued to praise the success of Vietnam’s August Revolution of 1945, which reflected the desire for freedom and justice of colonized nations. 

(VOV) - On September 1, a delegation of the Party Central Committee, the Presidential Office, the National Assembly, the Government and the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee paid their respects to President Ho Chi Minh and fallen soldiers on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

A string of activities has been organised across the country in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2). 

An exhibition to showcase the nation's socio-economic achievements, one of the largest celebrations to mark the 70th year since Vietnam gained independence, was opened in Hanoi on August 28.

The High Command of the Vietnam Coast Guard (VCG) was bestowed the title “Hero of the People’s Armed Forces in the Reform Period” at a ceremony marking its 17th founding anniversary in Hanoi on August 28. 

The Party and State always bear in mind the great contributions rendered by former revolutionary prisoners to national independence, State President Truong Tan Sang stated while receiving these people in Hanoi on August 27. 

(VOV) -The Vietnamese Embassy in Ukraine hosted a ceremony on August 25 to hoist the ASEAN flag in celebration of the bloc’s 48th founding anniversary (August 10) and the 20th year of Vietnam’s ASEAN membership. 

(VOV) -Lao Deputy Prime Minister and President of the Laos-Vietnam Friendship Association, Phankhame Viphanvan, visited the Vietnamese Embassy to congratulate Vietnamese Party, State, and people on the 70th  anniversary of National Day. 

(VOV) -The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on August 27 held a meeting to celebrate the diplomatic sector’s 70th anniversary.

National Assembly deputies discussed amendments to the Civil Procedure Code at a meeting on August 25 in the capital.

How to enhance the participation of women in politics was the main focus of a workshop co-hosted by the Vietnamese Women's Union (VWU) and the Asia Foundation in Hanoi on August 25. 

(VOV) -The Party politburo has worked with the Standing Committee of the Central Police Party Committee on preparations for their upcoming Party congress.

A national seminar was held in Hanoi on August 24 to give more insight into the role of the August Revolution and National Day seven decades ago in the cause of Doi moi (reform), integration and development of Vietnam.