Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung (second from right) and Lao high-ranking officials congratulate Vietnam's National Day (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The 78th National Day of Vietnam (September 2) wascelebrated in various places around the world on September 1-2.
In the Lao capital city of Vientiane, the Vietnamese Embassyheld a banquet on September 1 evening which saw the presence of President of theNational Assembly Xaysomphone Phomvihane, Deputy Prime Minister and DefenceMinister Chansamone Chanyalath, and Foreign Minister Saleumxay Kommasith ofLaos.
Speaking at the event, Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung said thaton September 2, 1945, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration ofIndependence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now theSocialist Republic of Vietnam.
This was a brilliant milestone bringing the country and peopleof Vietnam into a new era - that of national independence associated withsocialism.
Over the past 78 years, the Vietnamese people, under theleadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, have overcome difficulties todefend the national independence, freedom, and territorial integrity, and gainedremarkable socio-economic achievements, thus helping raise the country’sposition and reputation in the international arena.
The diplomat took the occasion to thank countries andinternational organisations for supporting Vietnam in its journey.
Vietnamese Consul General in Pakse city of Laos Nguyen Van Trung (L) awarded with the Lao Government’s Friendship Medal (Photo: VNA)
On the occasion of Vietnam’s National Day, Vietnamese ConsulGeneral in Pakse city of Laos Nguyen Van Trung was awarded with the LaoGovernment’s Friendship Medal in recognition of his contributions to developing the great friendship,special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two Parties, Statesand peoples.
On this occasion, the Vietnamese Consulate General in KhonKaen, the capital of Northeast Thailand, on September 2 organised a celebrationwhich was attended by the Consuls General of Vietnam, China and Laos in Khon Kaen,and the Governors of Thailand’s Mukdahan, Nong Khai and Ubon Ratchathani provinces,among others.
A performance by Vietnamese people in Khon Kaen (Photo: VNA)
Meanwhile, the Overseas Vietnamese Association in Thailand’sUdon Thani province offered incense to commemorate President Ho Chi Minh at thememorial area named after him in Noong On village, Chiang Phin commune, Muongdistrict.
Vietnamese people in Singapore pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his statue (Photo: VNA)
An incense-offering ceremony was also held in commemorationof the late leader at his statue at the Asian Civilisations Museum inSingapore.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Argentina and the VietnameseConsulate General in Vancouver of Canada also organised ceremonies in celebrationof the 78th National Day./.
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on September 1 (Hanoi time) offered his best wishes to the Vietnamese Government and people on the occasion of the country’s 78th National Day (September 2).
On the occasion of the 78th National Day of Vietnam, foreign ambassadors and chief representatives of international organisations have offered congratulations on its achievements, affirming that Vietnam has been establishing itself as an increasingly important partner of the international community in settling global common challenges.
On the occasion of the 78th National Day of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - 2023), leaders of Laos, China, Cambodia, Cuba, Russia, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines have sent congratulations to leaders of the Party and State of Vietnam.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly departed from Hanoi on August 10 morning for a four-day state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK), which is made at an invitation of RoK President Lee Jae Myung.
As part of the ASEAN Day celebrations, the Vietnamese embassy will also host the ASEAN Family Day 2025 in Ottawa to foster solidarity and community spirit among ASEAN members in Canada.
State President Luong Cuong’s trip once again reaffirmed the Party and State’s foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of relations. It also reflected the strong trend of enhanced cooperation among countries of the Global South in shaping a new, more multipolar, fair and equitable world order.
The outcomes of Party General Secretary To Lam's visit will serve as a driving force and source of inspiration for the two countries to inherit, promote, and elevate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, contributing to the national construction and development cause in each country, and to peace, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.
Across print, broadcast, and online platforms, Angolan media portrayed State President Luong Cuong's visit as a warm and historic occasion, strengthening bilateral ties and boosting Vietnam’s presence in Africa through the AU.
The 500kV Lao Cai – Vinh Yen power transmission line has a total investment of over 7.41 trillion VND (282.5 million USD), and a total length of 229.5 km, passing through 31 communes in the two provinces, and comprising 468 transmission tower foundations.
The visits reflected the elevated position of Vietnam’s foreign policy in the new era—aimed at not only advancing ties with key regional partners like Egypt and Angola but also delivering a strategic message about Vietnam’s commitment to deepening relations with African nations as a whole.
At their talks and meetings, President Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of development.
The ruling People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) attaches great importance to the friendship, solidarity, and comradeship with the Communist Party of Vietnam, and voiced her Party’s wish to further deepen and expand relations between the two sides for the benefit of the Vietnamese and Angolan people.
Vietnam pledges to do its utmost to build an ASEAN of solidarity, consensus, and unity in diversity, and to foster a fast and sustainable development path for ASEAN, grounded in science, technology, and innovation, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh.
Party General Secretary To Lam called on the criminal police force to accelerate the application of science, technology, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation in criminal investigation tasks such as crime prevention, detection, tracking and verification, ensuring that no area remains out of their reach.
Many Koreans living, studying, and working in Hanoi see the upcoming state visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) by Party General Secretary To Lam as an opportunity to generate strong synergy in economic cooperation, people-to-people exchanges, and cultural understanding.
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh stressed that the emulation and commendation work is a vital driver, fostering patriotism, dedication, and collective momentum in the run-up to the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress, Party congresses at all levels, and the 14th National Party Congress.
Emphasising the need for sustainable, long-term collaboration, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man called on Japanese investors not only to bring in capital but also to share expertise and modern technology, especially in areas such as green transformation, the circular economy, and advanced corporate governance.
President Luong Cuong's activities during his state visit to Angola, the celebration of the financial sector's 80th traditional day, and the Foreign Ministry's flag-hoisting ceremony marking the 58th founding anniversary of ASEAN are among news highlights on August 8.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung praised the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ meaningful initiative, noting that the ASEAN Family Run was not only a sporting activity but also an opportunity for diplomats and their families to show unity, connection, and solidarity within the ASEAN family.
Politburo member, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 8 attended the first congress of the Party Organisation of Tay Ho ward of Hanoi for the 2025–2030 term, during which he called for fresh momentum to turn the ward into a model that takes the lead in all fields.
The size of the economy increased from over 5 billion USD in 1986 to over 476 billion USD by 2024, making Vietnam the fourth-largest economy in Southeast Asia and the 34th largest in the world.
Ambassador Nguyen Ba Hung (second from right) and Lao high-ranking officials congratulate Vietnam's National Day (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese Consul General in Pakse city of Laos Nguyen Van Trung (L) awarded with the Lao Government’s Friendship Medal (Photo: VNA) 
A performance by Vietnamese people in Khon Kaen (Photo: VNA) 
Vietnamese people in Singapore pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at his statue (Photo: VNA) 
