Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 16 called on the Party organisation of the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST), its leaders, and staff to be pioneers in applying and advancing science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Officers and soldiers of the military and public security forces, along with modern weapons and equipment, took part in the fourth full-dress joint rehearsal in Hanoi on August 16 for the upcoming parade to be staged at the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - The Saigon International Guitar Festival 2025 (SIGF 2025) opened on August 15 at the French Institute for Cultural Exchange (IDECAF) in Ho Chi Minh City, gathering world-class artists while promoting creative exchange for young Vietnamese guitarists.

General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam General To Lam has written an article about the Vietnam People's Public Security Force on the occasion of its 80th traditional day (August 19, 1945 - 2025).

VOV.VN - More than one million people nationwide wore red shirts with yellow stars and turned their attention to historic Ba Dinh Square on August 16 to witness the national flag-raising ceremony before taking part in a mass walk promoting a united, strong, and sustainable Vietnam.

VOV.VN - The national donation campaign in support of the Cuban people had received nearly VND250 billion, almost four times higher than its initial target of VND65 billion, according to the Vietnam Red Cross Society, as of noon on August 16.

Politburo member and Permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu has affirmed that preparations for the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day are a particularly important political task, bearing profound historical, political, and national unity significance.

VOV.VN - Vietnamese exports are on a robust recovery path, with “greening” emerging as a key driver to enhance product value, expand global market share, and sharpen competitiveness.

VOV.VN - Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh chaired a conference on August 16 in Haoi to review the implementation of social housing development targets in the first seven months of 2025 and outline plans for the remaining five months.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Public Security inaugurated its headquarters at 96 Nguyen Du street, Cua Nam ward, Hanoi, on the morning of August 16, in celebration of the 80th traditional day of the People's Public Security Force (August 19, 1945-2025) and the 20th All People's Security Safeguard Festival (August 19, 2005 - 2025).