On the evening of May 27, Hungarian President Sulyok Tamás and his spouse arrived in Hanoi, marking the start of an official visit to Vietnam from May 27-29 at the invitation of State President Luong Cuong.
According to the ambassador, since the two countries established diplomatic ties on February 3, 1950, Hungary has always supported Vietnam across fields, and they have now become important partners of each other.
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the friendship and cooperation between Vietnam and Hungary have been flourishing in many fields including education and training, law and justice, culture, sports, and people-to-people exchanges.
Ambassador Bui Le Thai recounted President Ho Chi Minh’s journey to find a path to national salvation, affirming that it was undertaken not only for Vietnam’s independence but also for humanity’s common values – peace, independence, freedom, and happiness.
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.
Few cities in Vietnam have retained boulevards shaded by towering old trees quite like Buon Ma Thuot in Dak Lak. Perched on a plateau more than 500 metres above sea level, the city has developed a distinctive urban ecosystem beneath its leafy canopy.
The DT.702 coastal route in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa offers spectacular scenery, with the forest-covered Nui Chua (God Moutain) range on one side and crystal-clear blue waters winding along limestone cliffs on the other.
From fishing trips that set out the previous afternoon to market sessions that begin before dawn, Tam Tien fish market in Tam Xuan, Da Nang, has for decades maintained the distinctive rhythm of life and work in this coastal fishing community.
