Modern military hardware showcased at largest-ever exhibition in Hanoi
Modern military hardware showcased at largest-ever exhibition in Hanoi

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence is displaying a wide range of modern weapons and equipment, from missiles, tanks, to torpedoes, at an exhibition in Hanoi marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day.

Modern military hardware showcased at largest-ever exhibition in Hanoi
Highlights from the opening of Vietnam’s 80-year journey exhibition
Highlights from the opening of Vietnam’s 80-year journey exhibition

VOV.VN - Around 6,000 domestic and international delegates gathered at the opening ceremony of an exhibition showcasing Vietnam’s 80-year journey of national construction and development across key sectors held at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Hanoi on August 28.

Highlights from the opening of Vietnam’s 80-year journey exhibition
Military helicopters, fighter jets rehearse over Hanoi for National Day parade
Military helicopters, fighter jets rehearse over Hanoi for National Day parade

VOV.VN - Squadrons of military helicopters and fighter jets continued their flight rehearsal over Hanoi’s sky on August 28, preparing for a grand military parade on September 2 marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day.

Military helicopters, fighter jets rehearse over Hanoi for National Day parade
Close-up of military hardware at state-level parade rehearsal for National Day
Close-up of military hardware at state-level parade rehearsal for National Day

VOV.VN - A state-level rehearsal of the military parade and civic march marking the 80th National Day, known as the A80 event, took place on the evening of August 27 at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, featuring formations of military artillery and police special vehicles that captured major public attention.

Close-up of military hardware at state-level parade rehearsal for National Day
Thousands throng Hanoi streets for third National Day parade rehearsal
Thousands throng Hanoi streets for third National Day parade rehearsal

VOV.VN - Crowds lined major streets in Hanoi to witness the third full rehearsal of the military parade and civic march marking the 80th anniversary of National Day, held on the evening of August 27.

Thousands throng Hanoi streets for third National Day parade rehearsal
Typhoon Kajiki wreaks havoc across central Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki wreaks havoc across central Vietnam

VOV.VN - At least three people have been killed and 10 others injured after Typhoon Kajiki slammed into central Vietnam on August 25, bringing torrential rain, powerful winds, and widespread flooding.

Typhoon Kajiki wreaks havoc across central Vietnam
Post-Kajiki impact: Torrential rains paralyse Hanoi during morning rush hour
Post-Kajiki impact: Torrential rains paralyse Hanoi during morning rush hour

VOV.VN - Due to the impact of Typhoon Kajiki, prolonged heavy rain on the morning of August 26 submerged many streets in Hanoi, forcing commuters to wade through floodwaters to reach their workplaces.

Post-Kajiki impact: Torrential rains paralyse Hanoi during morning rush hour
Typhoon Kajiki brings heavy rain and strong winds after hitting central Vietnam
Typhoon Kajiki brings heavy rain and strong winds after hitting central Vietnam

VOV.VN - Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm to strike Vietnam this year, made landfall along the central coast on August 25, bringing heavy rain and strong winds, and disrupting transportation.

Typhoon Kajiki brings heavy rain and strong winds after hitting central Vietnam
Military formations, civic groups stage second rehearsal ahead of National Day parade
Military formations, civic groups stage second rehearsal ahead of National Day parade

VOV.VN - Approximately 40,000 participants from military formations, civilian groups, and ceremonial units took part in the second full-scale rehearsal at Ba Đình Square, Hanoi, on the evening of August 24 in the leadup to the National Day parade on September 2.

Military formations, civic groups stage second rehearsal ahead of National Day parade
Thousands eagerly await second full rehearsal of National Day parade in Hanoi
Thousands eagerly await second full rehearsal of National Day parade in Hanoi

VOV.VN - Despite alternating sunshine and rain on August 24, thousands of residents packed pavements along major streets of Hanoi, where the parade units are to pass, to watch the second full rehearsal of the military parade and civic march celebrating the 80th National Day.

Thousands eagerly await second full rehearsal of National Day parade in Hanoi
National Day parade countdown: SU-30MK2 fighter jets perform aerobatic maneuvers
National Day parade countdown: SU-30MK2 fighter jets perform aerobatic maneuvers

VOV.VN - On August 24, seven SU-30MK2 fighter jets—nicknamed the “King Cobra” of Vietnam’s Air Defense – Air Force—took part in rehearsal flights over Ba Dinh Square in preparation for the National Day parade on September 2.

National Day parade countdown: SU-30MK2 fighter jets perform aerobatic maneuvers
Discovering oldest hydroelectric power plant in Vietnam
Discovering oldest hydroelectric power plant in Vietnam

VOV.VN - In 2004, the Ankroet Hydroelectric Power Plant in Lang Biang Ward, Lam Dong province, was recognized by the Vietnam Book of Records as the country’s first hydroelectric power plant. Today, it has also become a popular check-in spot for many young visitors in Da Lat.

Discovering oldest hydroelectric power plant in Vietnam
Bhutanese King and Queen’s State visit to Vietnam in the spotlight
Bhutanese King and Queen’s State visit to Vietnam in the spotlight

VOV.VN - King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan paid a State visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22 at the invitation of President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

Bhutanese King and Queen’s State visit to Vietnam in the spotlight
First full rehearsal for National Day parade in the spotlight
First full rehearsal for National Day parade in the spotlight

VOV.VN - The first full rehearsal of the military parade and civic march took place at 8:00 PM on August 21 at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, in preparation for the grand ceremony marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 –2025).

First full rehearsal for National Day parade in the spotlight
Artillery conducts live firing rehearsal ahead of National Day ceremony
Artillery conducts live firing rehearsal ahead of National Day ceremony

VOV.VN - On the evening of August 21, 15 105mm cannons from Artillery Brigade 45 conducted a live-fire rehearsal at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, alongside the first full rehearsal of a military parade in the leadup to the National Day celebration at Ba Dinh Square on September 2.

Artillery conducts live firing rehearsal ahead of National Day ceremony
For first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through Ba Dinh Square once again
For first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through Ba Dinh Square once again

VOV.VN - Historical Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, once again became the stage for a powerful military display on August 21 as large-scale vehicles, artillery, and heavy weaponry rolled through during the first full rehearsal for the upcoming September 2 National Day parade.

For first time in 40 years military hardware rolls through Ba Dinh Square once again
Military helicopters rehearse over Ba Dinh Square ahead of National Day
Military helicopters rehearse over Ba Dinh Square ahead of National Day

VOV.VN - Military helicopters and transport aircraft conducted rehearsal flights over Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on August 21 in preparation for the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

Military helicopters rehearse over Ba Dinh Square ahead of National Day
Traditional attire parade in Poland marks Vietnam's 80th National Day
Traditional attire parade in Poland marks Vietnam's 80th National Day

VOV.VN - In Warszawa, Poland, a large number of overseas Vietnamese have come together for a parade, presenting the rich colours and exquisite designs of traditional Vietnamese attire in celebration of the fatherland's 80th National Day.

Traditional attire parade in Poland marks Vietnam's 80th National Day
Over 2,000 people from civic formations rehearse ahead of National Day parade
Over 2,000 people from civic formations rehearse ahead of National Day parade

VOV.VN - More than 2,000 people representing 13 civic, cultural, and artistic formations took part in a rehearsal at My Dinh National Stadium on August 20 for a military parade and civic march celebrating the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day on September 2.

Over 2,000 people from civic formations rehearse ahead of National Day parade
A retreat to the romantic tea hills of Moc Chau Plateau
A retreat to the romantic tea hills of Moc Chau Plateau

VOV.VN - Located about 200 km from Hanoi, Moc Chau is renowned as one of the most pristine and picturesque plateaus in northern Vietnam, with its rolling green tea hills now drawing increasing numbers of visitors.

A retreat to the romantic tea hills of Moc Chau Plateau
Convoy of military hardware moves into Hanoi city centre at night for military parade
Convoy of military hardware moves into Hanoi city centre at night for military parade

VOV.VN - A convoy of military hardware moved from Hanoi’s outlying Phuc Son commune to the city centre on the evening of August 19 to prepare for a military parade (A80 event) in celebration of the 80th National Day (September 2).

Convoy of military hardware moves into Hanoi city centre at night for military parade
Hanoians eager to experience double-decker train for heritage tour
Hanoians eager to experience double-decker train for heritage tour

VOV.VN - Many residents of the capital lined up to experience a double-decker train named “Hà Nội 5 cửa ô” (Five Gates Train) which debuted on August 19 on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and the National Day (September 2).

Hanoians eager to experience double-decker train for heritage tour
Vietnam Exposition Center inaugurated in Hanoi, set to be Southeast Asia’s largest
Vietnam Exposition Center inaugurated in Hanoi, set to be Southeast Asia’s largest

VOV.VN - The Vietnam Exposition Center, poised to become the largest exhibition venue in Southeast Asia and one of the world’s top 10 complexes, opened on August 19 in Hanoi to mark the 80th anniversary of National Day.

Vietnam Exposition Center inaugurated in Hanoi, set to be Southeast Asia’s largest
Hanoi sparkles with flags and decorations ahead of National Day celebrations
Hanoi sparkles with flags and decorations ahead of National Day celebrations

VOV.VN - These days Hanoi has put on a festive new look as streets and corners across the capital are decked out with national flags, Party flags, banners, and posters to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025).

Hanoi sparkles with flags and decorations ahead of National Day celebrations
Welcome ceremony for Bhutanese King and Queen on state visit to Vietnam
Welcome ceremony for Bhutanese King and Queen on state visit to Vietnam

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong and his spouse on August 19 hosted a welcome ceremony for King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan who are on a state visit to Vietnam.

Welcome ceremony for Bhutanese King and Queen on state visit to Vietnam
Hang Ma toy market gears up for National Day celebrations
Hang Ma toy market gears up for National Day celebrations

VOV.VN - Over recent days, Hang Ma street, dubbed the largest toy market in Hanoi, has been filled with national flags with shops adorned with festive decorations, attracting plenty of crowds keen to shop and capture the vibrant atmosphere as Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) is drawing near.

Hang Ma toy market gears up for National Day celebrations
30,000 join singing at special National Day concert
30,000 join singing at special National Day concert

VOV.VN - Over 30,000 people came together to sing the national anthem at the “Proud to Be Vietnamese” concert at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi, creating sacred moments on the evening of August 17 in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

30,000 join singing at special National Day concert
Party and State leaders attend ceremony marking 80th anniversary of People’s Public Security
Party and State leaders attend ceremony marking 80th anniversary of People’s Public Security

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary To Lam, President Luong Cuong, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, along with other Party and State leaders, attended a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the Vietnam People’s Public Security at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on August 17.

Party and State leaders attend ceremony marking 80th anniversary of People’s Public Security
Over one million join nationwide walk marking national anniversaries
Over one million join nationwide walk marking national anniversaries

VOV.VN - More than one million people nationwide wore red shirts with yellow stars and turned their attention to historic Ba Dinh Square on August 16 to witness the national flag-raising ceremony before taking part in a mass walk promoting a united, strong, and sustainable Vietnam.

Over one million join nationwide walk marking national anniversaries
Unique products adorned with national flag made by people with disabilities
Unique products adorned with national flag made by people with disabilities

VOV.VN - Marking the 80th National Day this year, a leather workshop run by people with disabilities in Hanoi is producing items adorned with the sacred national flag.

Unique products adorned with national flag made by people with disabilities