Thailand’s Bangkok Post ran a story titled “Vietnam celebrates Independence Day with huge military parade,” emphasizing that this was the largest parade in Vietnam in decades. The report also noted the government’s first-time cash disbursement to all citizens and the special amnesty for approximately 14,000 prisoners nationwide.

The Bangkok Post highlighted that tens of thousands of citizens wearing red shirts adorned with yellow stars and holding national flags during the parade showed the strong national spirit of the Vietnamese people under the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam.

Meanwhile, Thailand’s The Nation reported, “Vietnam marks 80 years of independence, vows deeper cooperation with Thailand.” The article cited the statement of Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung, praising Vietnam’s tremendous achievements across politics, economics, foreign affairs, defence, security, and international integration. It also noted the practical, deepening partnership between Vietnam and Thailand, which will culminate in the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations in 2026.

Singapore’s Straits Times reported that Vietnam’s 80th National Day parade highlighted the country’s military modernization and gradual move beyond its Soviet-era legacy.

The report praised Vietnam’s modern military equipment showcased in the parade, including drones, missile systems, radar and air defence systems, all researched, designed, manufactured, or upgraded independently by Viettel Group.

In Malaysia, Malay Mail headlined “Vietnam marked 80 years of independence in record celebrations” underlining key remarks by General Secretary To Lam honoring revolutionary forebears, citizens, and soldiers who sacrificed for the country’s independence, freedom, and reunification. The article also captured the pride and joy of Vietnamese citizens attending the grand parade and related activities.

In addition, multiple Middle Eastern outlets also covered the 80th anniversary celebrations of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), praising both the parade and Vietnam’s development over the past eight decades.

Publications including Al-Khaleej, Al-Bayan, and Egypt Press reported on tens of thousands of citizens gathering in Hanoi to witness the National Day parade. Coverage emphasized the scale of the event, with around 40,000 military personnel and civilians participating, alongside modern weaponry including fighter jets, helicopters, tanks, missiles, warships, and submarines.

Regional media also noted Vietnam’s open diplomacy, strengthening partnerships even with former adversaries, describing it as a unique approach. On the economic front, Vietnam’s GDP growth exceeded 7% in 2024, ranking among the fastest-growing economies in the region.

Vietnam honours international friends on 80th National Day occasion

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’s 80th National Day marked in Czech Republic

The Vietnamese Embassy in the Czech Republic on August 28 held a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s August Revolution and National Day (September 2), as well as the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.