Celebrating 80 years of independence, Vietnam proudly showcases remarkable socio-economic progress, with the happiness of its people firmly at the heart of national development.

A wide range of exhibitions and art performances are being held in Hanoi to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), highlighting the national history, nurturing pride, and promoting the patriotism fostered over eight decades of national construction and defence.

National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 29 signed a resolution on adjustments to the central budget expenditure plan for 2025 to support the delivery of gifts to people on the occasion of the National Day.

Tourist sites and entertainment venues in northern localities have been preparing many programmes and events to attract visitors on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

By promoting the national spirit – a cornerstone of self-reliant, resilient, and creative development, Vietnam has obtained significant development achievements and become a model for other countries across ASEAN, Asia, and the wider international community, said Dr. Eng Kok Thay, Secretary of State at the Office of the Cabinet of the Royal Cambodian Government.

A national forum on the future of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation took place on August 29 at the Vietnam National Exposition Centre in Hanoi's Dong Anh commune, as part of activities marking the 80th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945–2025).

Igari Kasumasa, later known in Vietnam as “comrade Phan Lai,” was a former Japanese army officer who gave up the imperial uniform to join the Viet Minh, a decision that transformed his life and laid the foundation for a touching bond between the two nations and peoples.

Harry Hoang OAM, President of the Vietnamese Business Association and Chairman of the Vietnamese People Association in Canberra, has expressed pride in the homeland’s economic progress over the past eight decades since gaining independence.

Celltrion Inc., a leading biopharmaceutical company in the Republic of Korea said on August 28 that it will strengthen its biosimilar lineup in Vietnam to meet rising demand in the Southeast Asian country.

Phan Dinh Trac, Politburo member, Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and head of its Commission for Internal Affairs, on August 29 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.