As part of his official visit to France, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu in Paris on the morning of September 10 (local time).
In his speech, General Secretary and President Lam recalled the late leader’s years abroad seeking a path to national liberation and thanked the French people for their support during his years in France. He called Montreau Park a “red address” and sacred return site with deep historical meaning for Vietnamese visitors to France.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking delegation of Vietnam arrived in Paris early in the morning of September 10 (local time), beginning an official visit to France and attendance at the International Space Summit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
National Assembly (NA) President Tran Thanh Man and his spouse were officially welcomed by Chairman of the State Great Hural of Mongolia Sandag Byambatsogt and his spouse in Ulan Bator on September 10, with the two parliament leaders holding talks immediately afterwards to discuss bilateral ties and cooperation.
After the harvest, straw-rolling workers remain busy across the rice fields of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap. The seasonal work provides local residents with a relatively stable source of income.
On the evening of September 9 (local time), General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Moscow, successfully concluding their State visit to Russia and continuing their journey to France for an official visit and to attend the International Space Summit in Paris.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and Russian President Vladimir Putin attended an online inauguration ceremony for the disease prevention and control laboratory of the Vietnam-Russia Tropical Centre in Hanoi before holding talks in Moscow on the afternoon of September 9 (local time).
Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted a welcome ceremony for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on a State visit to the Russian Federation in Moscow on September 9.
The “Ta Leng Golden Season – Rice Fragrance Amid the High Mountains” Festival, held on September 6, offered locals and visitors unique experiences of the harvest season, as well as the culture and daily life of the local H'mong ethnic community.
As part of his state visit to Russia, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier by the Kremlin Wall in Moscow on the morning of September 8, 2026 (local time). The monument, one of Russia’s most sacred memorial sites, commemorates Red Army soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the Great Patriotic War (1941–1945).
The 110kV Phu Quoc–North Phu Quoc transmission line, the 220kV Phu Quoc substation, and the 110kV Phu Quoc–South Phu Quoc transmission line have been successfully energised, helping ensure reliable power infrastructure for APEC 2027.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam, his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Moscow on the afternoon of September 7 (local time), beginning a State visit to Russia from September 7–9, at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
New multi-level schools have opened in border areas and ethnic minority communities for the 2026–2027 academic year, providing students with safer and better-equipped learning environments and helping narrow the education gap in disadvantaged regions.
More than 650,000 tourist arrivals were recorded in the imperial city of Hue during the five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2, up over 230% year on year. Tourism service revenue exceeded 1.5 trillion VND (57 million USD), up over 380%.
On the morning of September 5, Ngo Phuong Ly, the spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam, and Kyu Kyu Hla, the spouse of Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing, visited Van Phuc Silk Village in Hanoi.
Students at all levels, from preschool to university, gathered at schools across Vietnam on the morning of September 5 to attend the opening ceremonies for the 2026–2027 academic year.
In border communes of the northern mountainous province of Son La, the joy of returning to school this year is even greater as students can study, eat and stay at a new and modern boarding school equipped with adequate facilities and amenities.
During the recent National Day holiday, large numbers of domestic and foreign visitors came to the 48 Hang Ngang Street relic site in Hanoi, where President Ho Chi Minh drafted the Declaration of Independence 81 years ago, to learn more about the nation’s history.
Drawing on the traditional shaping techniques used to make tò he (toy figurines), Nguyen Thi Thuy Duong has applied the craft to mooncake making, creating lifelike lotus flowers, seed pods and floral arrangements with intricate details.
On the evening of September 2, Hanoi held fireworks displays at five locations to celebrate the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
Four decades after the Communist Party of Vietnam launched the Doi Moi (Renewal) process at the sixth National Party Congress in 1986, the country has recorded major achievements of historic significance, bringing profound changes across all fields. From an economy facing numerous difficulties, Vietnam has steadily risen, harnessed its internal strengths, proactively pursued international integration, and continuously enhanced its standing on the global stage.
A solemn flag-raising ceremony was held on September 2 morning at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi to mark the 81st anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945–2026).
From early morning, large crowds gathered at the square, turning their eyes towards the national flag flying proudly in front of President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum during the sacred moments of the National Day.
Ahead of the 81st National Day, Hanoi is adorned with colourful billboards, posters, banners and national flags, creating a festive atmosphere of pride and celebration across the capital.
