As Vietnam prepares to mark the 80th anniversary of its National Day (September 2), an international observer have pointed to the country’s achievements as a testament to the vitality and development of the socialist system.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore has held a ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – September 2, 2025).

VOV.VN - More than 2,000 singers, artists, and choir members will join voices in a special art programme titled Hanoi – Vietnam's Aspiration, to be held on the evening of August 31 at the Vietnam National Exposition Centre to celebrate Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2).

VOV.VN - Ho Chi Minh City is set to celebrate the 80th anniversary of August Revolution and National Day with a rich lineup of cultural activities and art performances designed to inspire unity and national pride among residents and visitors.

VOV.VN - Hanoi will set off fireworks in six locations on the evening of September 2 to celebrate Vietnam’s 80th National Day, according to a plan issued by the Hanoi People’s Committee on August 22.

Ambassador Daovy Vongxay, Permanent Representative of Laos to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation (WTO), and other international organisations in Geneva, has highlighted the close coordination between the Vietnamese and Lao missions at multilateral forums in Geneva.

VOV.VN - The first full rehearsal of the military parade and civic march took place at 8:00 PM on August 21 at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, in preparation for the grand ceremony marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 –2025).

VOV.VN - On the evening of August 21, 15 105mm cannons from Artillery Brigade 45 conducted a live-fire rehearsal at My Dinh National Stadium, Hanoi, alongside the first full rehearsal of a military parade in the leadup to the National Day celebration at Ba Dinh Square on September 2.

VOV.VN - The Embassy of Vietnam in Cambodia solemnly held a ceremony in Phnom Penh on the evening of August 21 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

VOV.VN - Historical Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, once again became the stage for a powerful military display on August 21 as large-scale vehicles, artillery, and heavy weaponry rolled through during the first full rehearsal for the upcoming September 2 National Day parade.