The sacred duties of soldiers garrisoned on the Spratly Islands
The sacred duties of soldiers garrisoned on the Spratly Islands

VOV.VN - While people on the mainland nationwide are celebrating the 79th National Day on September 2, officers and soldiers stationed on the islands of the Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago remain highly vigilant and keep a firm grip on weapons with the determination to defend the fatherland in any circumstances.

The sacred duties of soldiers garrisoned on the Spratly Islands
Hot air balloon festival marks Ha Long Bay’s UNESCO title recognition
Hot air balloon festival marks Ha Long Bay’s UNESCO title recognition

VOV.VN - Ha Long City of northern Quang Ninh province that is home to Ha Long Bay is hosting a hot air balloon festival on September 1-2 to mark 30 years of Ha Long Bay being recognised as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site (1994 - 2024).

Hot air balloon festival marks Ha Long Bay’s UNESCO title recognition
The Testament and other memorabilia of President Ho Chi Minh
The Testament and other memorabilia of President Ho Chi Minh

VOV.VN - Located in Hanoi, there is a special museum that keeps Testament and other memorabilia of Ho Chi Minh, the great leader of the Vietnamese nation.

The Testament and other memorabilia of President Ho Chi Minh
Airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday
Airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday

VOV.VN - Large crowds formed at Noi Bai International Airport and many bus stations around the capital on August 31 as people flocked to tourist destinations across the country to enjoy the four-day National Day holiday.

Airports and bus stations crowded on first day of national holiday
Flag making village in Hanoi busy ahead of National Day celebrations
Flag making village in Hanoi busy ahead of National Day celebrations

VOV.VN - With the festive season just around the corner, villagers residing in Tu Van village in Thuong Tin district of Hanoi are busy making national flags as they strive to meet the increasing demands of customers in the run up to National Day on September 2.

Flag making village in Hanoi busy ahead of National Day celebrations
Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Day
Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Day

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and President To Lam stood alongside many Party and State leaders as they paid their respects to President Ho Chi Minh at his mausoleum in Hanoi on the morning of August 30 ahead of the 79th National Day on September 2.

Party and State leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on National Day
Party leader chairs working session with Standing Board of Central Military Commission
Party leader chairs working session with Standing Board of Central Military Commission

VOV.VN - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired a working session with the Standing Board of the Central Military Commission in Hanoi on August 28.

Party leader chairs working session with Standing Board of Central Military Commission
Top 10 destinations across northern region for National Day holiday
Top 10 destinations across northern region for National Day holiday

VOV.VN - Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Quang Ninh, and Lao Cai are among the leading destinations in the northern region for the National Day holiday, which will run between August 31 and September 3.

Top 10 destinations across northern region for National Day holiday
Hanoi undergoes makeover ahead of National Day celebrations
Hanoi undergoes makeover ahead of National Day celebrations

VOV.VN - With a major national holiday just four days away, every corner of the capital has been transformed to feature patriotic decorations such as national flags, colourful lights, flowers, and slogans aimed at commemorating the country’s 79th National Day on September 2.

Hanoi undergoes makeover ahead of National Day celebrations
Vietnam’s first win at VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup
Vietnam’s first win at VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup

VOV.VN - Local players recorded their first win after trouncing Expressway club of the Republic of Korea 3-2 during the 2024 VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup held August 25 in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Vietnam’s first win at VTV International Women’s Volleyball Cup