Professor Carl Thayer, a Vietnam specialist at the Australian Defence Force Academy, University of New South Wales, has said that Vietnam has undergone decisive transformations, building its role and position in the international arena.

VOV.VN - As part of celebrations for the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Sri Lanka (1970–2025), the Vietnamese Embassy in Sri Lanka on August 24 hosted a cultural and artistic exchange in the country’s central province, featuring performances by artists from the Thang Long Music and Dance Theater and the Hanoi Cheo Theater.

A cultural event titled “Vietnam Art Parade” was held in Malaysia’s capital Kuala Lumpur on August 24 to mark the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025) and the 68th anniversary of Malaysia’s National Day (August 31, 1957 – 2025).

Vietnam stands out as one of Emirates SkyCargo’s fastest-growing export markets in Southeast Asia, fueled by robust demand for high-value cargo such as electronics, textiles, and agricultural products, the company stated.

Forbes Vietnam magazine has announced the top 50 listed companies in Vietnam in 2025, honouring outstanding enterprises across various sectors including Vietjet, FPT, Vinamilk and Petrolimex.

VOV.VN - Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth storm to hit Vietnam this year, was located about 180 km off central Quang Tri province early on August 25, with maximum sustained winds of level 14 (150-166 km/h) and gusts reaching level 17.

Vietnamese Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held talks with Nepalese Vice President Ram Sahaya Prasad Yadav in Kathmandu on August 24, during which they shared their countries’ development goals and mapped out major directions to enhance bilateral cooperation.

As experiences become a benchmark of lifestyle value, younger travellers, especially Generation Z, are redrawing Vietnam’s tourism map with highly personalised journeys of exploration.

The “My Vietnam 2025” race took place on August 24 at the Vietnam Exposition Centre and Vinhomes Global Gate in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi, attracting 21,529 runners from provinces, cities, and clubs nationwide.

VOV.VN - Vietnam’s sturgeon production has grown at an average annual rate of 49.13% between 2007 and 2023, placing the country among the top six producers of sturgeon in the world, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.