VOV.VN - A final state-level rehearsal for the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day parade took place in Hanoi on the morning of August 30, begining with formations of the Vietnam People’s Air Force flying over the capital’s sky to open the official military parade and civic march.

VOV.VN - Residents in Hanoi greet military contingents from China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia during the full-dress rehearsal for Vietnam’s 80th National Day parade on August 30.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of National Defence is displaying a wide range of modern weapons and equipment, from missiles, tanks, to torpedoes, at an exhibition in Hanoi marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day.

The Military Industry and Telecoms Group (Viettel) is presenting 50 cutting-edge civilian and military technology products at the national exhibition marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2), a Viettel representative said on August 28.

VOV.VN - On August 28, petrol and oil prices were uniformly revised up, with petrol RON 95 approaching VND20,500 per litre.

VOV.VN - Squadrons of military helicopters and fighter jets continued their flight rehearsal over Hanoi’s sky on August 28, preparing for a grand military parade on September 2 marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day.

VOV.VN - A state-level rehearsal of the military parade and civic march marking the 80th National Day, known as the A80 event, took place on the evening of August 27 at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, featuring formations of military artillery and police special vehicles that captured major public attention.

VOV.VN - Approximately 40,000 participants from military formations, civilian groups, and ceremonial units took part in the second full-scale rehearsal at Ba Đình Square, Hanoi, on the evening of August 24 in the leadup to the National Day parade on September 2.

VOV.VN - Despite alternating sunshine and rain on August 24, thousands of residents packed pavements along major streets of Hanoi, where the parade units are to pass, to watch the second full rehearsal of the military parade and civic march celebrating the 80th National Day.

VOV.VN - The General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army has issued an urgent directive requiring all units to maintain 24/7 readiness, closely monitor the development of Typhoon Kajiki, and implement measures to ensure the safety of residents and minimise property damage.