“Café banh mi” – a revolutionary musical marking the first collaborative theatrical production between Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) – has been introduced in Hanoi as part of national celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).

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).

VOV.VN - A photo exhibition entitled “Autumn of Independence” is underway at the Son La Prison Special National Relic Site to mark the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day.

VOV.VN - Lac Hong University in the southern province of Dong Nai held a send-off ceremony on August 21 for its student team ahead of the Asia-Pacific Robot Contest 2025 (ABU Robocon 2025), scheduled to take place on August 24 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.

VOV.VN - Can Tho city is facing a sharp rise in dengue fever cases, with more than 1,500 infections reported so far this year, up over 300 from the same period in 2024.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City on August 21 officially announced the establishment of the Alliance for Research, Training and Semiconductor Manpower (ARTSeMi), which aims to pool resources and boost collaboration among universities, management agencies, and businesses in building a development strategy for the semiconductor industry.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Bui Thanh Son has underscored hosting APEC 2027 as a national priority, calling for thorough preparations to ensure success and cement Vietnam’s imprint in the Asia-Pacific.

VOV.VN - The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN) held a ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Vietnam People’s Public Security Force (August 19, 1945-August 19, 2025) on August 20 in New York.

Despite a temporary halt in rice import from the Philippines, Vietnam’s rice exports are expected to exceed 8.2 million tonnes for the whole year, bolstered by rising shipments to such markets as Bangladesh, China, and South Africa.

Long Son Petrochemicals Co., Ltd. (LSP) announced the restart of operations at the Long Son Petrochemical Complex on August 20, following more than 10 months of suspension.