General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation were officially welcomed by Canadian Governor General Louise Arbour at Rideau Hall in Ottawa on September 24 morning (local time).
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Ottawa on the evening of September 23 (local time), or the morning of September 24 (Hanoi time), beginning a State visit to Canada at the invitation of Governor General of Canada Louise Arbour.
More than 50 years after the establishment of diplomatic relations (1973 - 2026), the Vietnam - Canada Comprehensive Partnership has continued to grow steadily, with cooperation expanding across multiple areas to serve the long-term interests of the two peoples and contribute to peace and stability in the region and the world.
A photo exhibition titled “History and Development: 65 Years of Information Exchange in the Asia-Pacific Region” was held in Moscow on September 21 by Russia’s TASS news agency on the occasion of the 58th Executive Board Meeting of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA).
As part of her participation in the Media Forum marking the 65th anniversary of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) in Moscow, Russia, on September 22, General Director of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Vu Viet Trang, who is also Secretary of the VNA Party Committee and Vice Chairwoman of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Publicity, addressed the Dialogue about Fakes 4.0 forum.
Since joining the United Nations on September 20, 1977, Vietnam has played an increasingly active role in UN activities and made substantive contributions in a wide range of areas, from the UN Security Council and Human Rights Council to peacekeeping, marine and ocean affairs, environmental protection and sustainable development.
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met with Vietnamese experts and intellectuals in New York on September 21, as part of his trip to attend the High-level General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and conduct bilateral activities in the US.
A Vietnam News Agency (VNA) delegation led by General Director Vu Viet Trang attended the plenary session marking the 65th anniversary of the Organisation of Asia-Pacific News Agencies (OANA) in Moscow, Russia, on September 21.
With their distinctive landscapes and changing colours through the seasons, the Pu Nhi terraced rice fields are emerging as a promising destination, adding new attractions and tourism products to the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien.
An emergency excavation in Kim Lien Commune, Nghe An Province, has uncovered two ancient brick tombs provisionally dated to the 4th–6th centuries, along with a range of valuable burial objects.
The Vietnamese sports delegation joined the parade at the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Nagoya, Aichi prefecture, Japan, on the evening of September 19, 2026. ASIAD 20 brings together tens of thousands of athletes from 45 countries and territories across Asia to compete in 43 official sports, comprising 71 disciplines and 469 events.
A record-breaking mass dance performance by older people took place in Hanoi on September 17, with the event also marking the launch of the city’s 2026 Action Month for Older Persons.
Located in Cua Tung commune, Quang Tri province, Cua Tung Beach boasts a picturesque landscape, with a long stretch of fine sand, crystal-clear waters and natural rocky outcrops extending into the sea.
Tu Van pagoda, known as the Oc pagoda, in Khanh Hoa province features unique architecture inspired by marine culture. Its most prominent feature is the 39 metre-high tower, built from coral, seashells and shell fragments.
A cultural space showcasing traditional Mid-Autumn Festival toys opened to the public at the Arts and Culture Centre in Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi, on the evening of September 10, featuring both reconstructed and newly designed toys.
On September 15, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man met with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana, who are on a State visit to Vietnam.
On the morning of September 15, General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse hosted the official welcome ceremony for King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of Thailand and Queen Suthida, who are paying a State visit to Vietnam from September 14–16.
Heavy rain from the evening of September 14 to the morning of September 15, 2026, caused severe flooding on numerous streets across Hanoi, leading to prolonged traffic congestion.
Over the past 81 years, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has continuously innovated and embraced creativity as it has evolved into the country’s leading national multimedia news agency. It has maintained its position as a mainstream source of information across traditional media and digital platforms, while affirming its role as a strategic and trusted information agency of the Party and State.
From September 7-26, Hanoi is seeking public feedback on the planning scheme for Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounding areas within Hoan Kiem and Cua Nam wards, focusing on expanding public spaces and reshaping the landscape.
Hanoi is collecting opinions from local residents on the partial adjustment of the planning scheme, combined with solutions for renovating and restructuring the urban space around Hoan Kiem Lake.