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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation departed on September 20 to attend the High-level General Debate of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and conduct bilateral activities in the United States.

The upcoming state visit to Canada by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam will create significant political momentum for bilateral relations, Canadian Ambassador to Viet Nam Jim Nickel has said.

Delivering Viet Nam’s national statement, Nguyen Hoang Linh, Director of the Viet Nam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Safety, said the Southeast Asian nation is implementing its strategy for the development and application of atomic energy for peaceful purposes through 2035, with a vision to 2050, while preparing the necessary conditions for its Ninh Thuan nuclear power projects, nuclear sci-tech centre, and new research reactor.

A delegation from the National Assembly (NA)’s Committee on Cultural and Social Affairs, led by its Deputy Chairman Ta Van Ha, paid a working visit to Belgium from September 15-19, focusing on policy experiences in child protection online, cultural heritage preservation and cultural industry development.

According to assessments by international experts and media, the Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis Investment and Construction Project will create long-term growth momentum for Ha Noi. To realise this vision, Ha Noi will have to address considerable challenges, ranging from the environment, resettlement, and financial resources to the preservation of the city's identity.

The 2026 Asian Games officially opened in Nagoya, Japan, on September 19, marking the beginning of 16 days of competition for athletes from 45 countries and territories.

From cassava starch, avocado seeds, and seaweed to rice husks, a range of domestic by-products are being researched for use in films, plastic pellets, and bioplastic packaging. While some products have successfully transitioned out of the laboratory, scaling up production hinges on establishing clear standards, competitive prices, and reliable markets.

By embracing creative presentation approaches, traditional arts are opening up distinctive experiences for both the public and visitors.

The Academy of Finance — in collaboration with Kasetsart University (Thailand), Swinburne University (Australia), the National Institute for Finance (NIEF), and the Academy for Development Policy — on September 18 organised the 8th International Conference titled “Finance and Accounting for the Promotion of Sustainable Development in the Private Sector.”

This afternoon, September 19, the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) officially opened at Paloma Mizuho Stadium in Aichi–Nagoya, Japan. The Vietnamese sports delegation will enter the competition aiming to secure at least four gold medals; while expectations are high in several disciplines, the team also faces immense pressure from the continent’s top competitors.

The Viet Nam Software and IT Services Association (VINASA) held a ceremony to announce and honour the winners of the VietFuture Awards 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City on September 18.

The 16th European–Viet Nam Documentary Film Festival 2026 opened at the Central Documentary and Scientific Film Studio in Ha Noi on the evening of September 18, marking the start of a series of screenings in Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City.