On the afternoon of September 24 (local time), General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam delivered a policy address entitled "Vietnam–Canada Strategic Partnership in a Volatile World" in Ottawa, Canada.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with the US-ASEAN Business Council (USABC) and US businesses in New York on September 23 (local time), during which he heard a report on the Vietnam War Accounting Initiative (VWAI).
The Great American BBQ Festival 2026, showcasing premium US food and agricultural products, is taking place in Hanoi from September 17 to October 1.
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).
Vietnam’s total import-export turnover reached a record high of 770.14 billion USD in the first eight months of 2026, up 28.7% year on year. Exports rose 22.4%, while imports increased 35.3%.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has directed the health sector to resolve supply bottlenecks and establish transparent mechanisms that ensure an adequate supply of medicines and medical equipment at reasonable prices.
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.
As Vietnam marked the 81st anniversary of National Day, Vietnamese communities in 11 Canadian cities organised national flag-raising ceremonies, cultural exchanges and community-building activities.
According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, during the five-day National Day holiday from August 29 to September 2, the country’s tourism sector welcomed and served around 6.5 million visitors, up 18% year-on-year.
More than an hour’s drive from downtown Toronto, the city of Burlington is filled with music, food and vibrant colours at the Latino Festival 2026. Amid the lively Latin American atmosphere, a Vietnamese tea stall run by artisan Nguyen Ngoc Tuan offers a tranquil space. The stall introduces Vietnamese tea to international visitors in a simple and familiar way, while sharing the Vietnamese spirit of hospitality.
Traditional craft materials and techniques are being given a fresh, more contemporary look - younger, more modern and closer to everyday life. In Hanoi, a new contemporary handicraft art space at 61 Trang Tien Street is creating a platform where traditional crafts, creative ideas and the public can come together.
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.
After 40 years of reform, Vietnam has undergone a remarkable transformation from an economy facing severe difficulties, food shortages and the impact of an embargo into a dynamic economy increasingly integrated into the global economy.
For the first time, a Vietnamese-language public speaking contest for Thai school and university students has been organised by Udon Thani Rajabhat University in cooperation with the Consulate General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen to mark the 81st anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day and the 50th anniversary of Vietnam-Thailand diplomatic relations.
President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov on August 31 hosted a reception for Vice President of Vietnam Vo Thi Anh Xuan, who is in Bishkek to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit, during which the two leaders discussed measures to further advance bilateral relations.
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.
From visas and residency application to electronic identification and public services, more procedures for foreign nationals in Vietnam are moving online, making them faster and more convenient. Building on these individual services, Vietnam is working towards a more connected, secure and user-friendly digital ecosystem for foreigners.
Vietnam and the US have begun discussions on a roadmap to translate their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into concrete and measurable outcomes across a broad range of areas, US Ambassador to Vietnam Jennifer Wicks said at a press roundtable in Hanoi on August 28.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse chaired a ceremony marking the 81st anniversary of Vietnam's National Day in Hanoi on August 28.