Eighty years after declaring independence, Vietnam has transformed itself from a war-ravaged country to a nation of proactive contributions to the international community, affirming its role and position on the global stage, according to a Vietnamese scholar in Germany.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in collaboration with relevant agencies, inaugurated the Press Center for the upcoming national exhibition titled “80 Years of the Journey for Independence – Freedom – Happiness” at the Vietnam National Exposition Centre in Hanoi on August 22.

King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck of Bhutan have just wrapped up the state visit to Vietnam from August 18 to 22.

The Vietnam–Singapore Friendship Association (VSFA) of Ho Chi Minh City has played an active role in strengthening ties between the two nations by promoting cooperation in culture, education, economy, and trade, serving as an important bridge for people-to-people diplomacy.

Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Queen Jetsun Pema Wangchuck left Hanoi on August 22 morning, successfully concluding their five-day state visit to Vietnam at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong and his spouse.

VOV.VN - President Luong Cuong pushed for stronger Vietnam – Japan friendship exchanges during his meeting with Yasutaka Nakasone, member of Japan’s House of Representatives and Head of the Youth Division of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), in Hanoi on August 22.

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.

VOV.VN - Voice of Vietnam Radio (VOV) held a talk show themed “30 Years of Vietnam–US Diplomatic Relations: Building Peace for Cooperation, Development and Prosperity” on August 22, with the participation of US Ambassador to Vietnam Marc Knapper and Ambassador Ha Kim Ngoc, former Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and former Ambassador of Vietnam to the United States.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son has highlighted the prominent diplomatic achievements of Vietnam, the diplomatic service's contributions to the process of national development over the last eight decades, and its future development orientations.

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).