Vietnamese Ambassador Ton Sinh Thanh and Minister of State for External Affairs V.K Singh (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA)🌺 – The 71st National Day of Vietnam (September 2) has been observed by the Vietnamese Embassies in India, Laos and Mozambique.
Speaking at a gala dinner in New Delhi on August 29, Vietnamese Ambassador Ton Sinh Thanh reviewed the struggle for independence of the Vietnamese people as well as their efforts to reconstruct the nation after war.
He also recalled India’s valuable support for Vietnam, saying that since the two countries became strategic partners in 2007, the bilateral relations have been expanded and developed rapidly in numerous fields, including trade, investment, education, science-technology, defence and security.
He expressed his belief that the ties will grow further thanks to the two sides’ common strategic interests and trust.
The diplomat also said that the upcoming visit to Vietnam by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will help lift the bilateral relations to a new height.
On the same day, the Vietnamese Embassy in Laos organised a friendship badminton competition, which drew the participation of 54 players from the embassy and several Vietnamese enterprises operating in Laos.
Meanwhile, a football competition was held in Mozambique on August 27-28 to celebrate Vietnam 71st National Day.
Four teams from the Mozambican National Defence Academy, the Vietnamese community in Mozambique and Movitel, a joint venture between Vietnamese company Viettel and Mozambique’s SPI, attended the event.-VNA
Vietnamese expatriates have opened football tournaments within their communities in Malaysia and Laos on the occasion of the 71st National Day (September 2, 1945).
Sounthone Sayachak, head of the Lao Party Central Committee’s Commission for External Relations, visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Vientiane to offer greetings on the occasion of Vietnam’ National Day
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
The team’s haul, including one Champion title, 10 golds, seven silvers, and four bronzes, surpassed expectations. Vietnam, competing since 2019, has secured over 200 AIMO medals, cementing its regional standing.
The guiding principle for revising the national energy master plan is that energy development must align with the country’s socio-economic development strategy. The energy system should be optimised as a whole, targeting sustainable and diverse development to ensure stable and adequate energy supply to meet national goals.
Vietnamese Ambassador Ton Sinh Thanh and Minister of State for External Affairs V.K Singh (Source: VNA)
