VOV.VN - Hordes of Ho Chi Minh City residents converged along the banks of the Saigon River on September 2 morning to watch two large-sized hot air balloons carry 1n 1,800-square metre national flag into the sky above the Thu Thiem tunnel.

VOV.VN - Seventy-seven years ago on September 2, 1945, at Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh solemnly read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

VOV.VN - Representatives of the Party, National Assembly, State, Government, and Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on September 1 at his mausoleum in Hanoi ahead of the 77th National Day on September 2.

VOV.VN - A flag-raising ceremony was held on September 1 in Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi to commemorate the 77th anniversary of National Day, an event which first took place on September 2, 1945.

VOV.VN - General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong offered incense on September 1 in memory of President Ho Chi Minh at House 67 in the Ho Chi Minh relic site, where the late President passed away on September 2, 1969.

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc met with the cadres who once directly served and protected late President Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi on August 31.

VOV.VN - The Vietnam International Furniture and Home Accessories Fair (VIFA-EXPO) kicked off on August 31 in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting the participation of 200 local and foreign enterprises.

A collection of ancient jade has been put on public display at an exhibition that opened at the Ho Chi Minh City Museum of History on August 30.

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City attracted roughly US$2.71 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) during the first eight months of the year, representing a rise of 24.4% compared to the same period from last year, according to details given by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Over the past 77 years, under the leadership of the Party, the diplomatic sector has continuously developed in a comprehensive and strong manner, making important contributions to the national revolution, Foreign Minister Bui Thanh Son has stated.