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In the historically significant setting of the Reunification Hall, virtual reality technology allows visitors to step back in time and immerse themselves in Ba Dinh Square as it was 81 years ago. They can witness the historic moment when President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming the birth of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam, now the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

The Ministry of Education and Training is seeking public feedback on a draft circular amending and supplementing a number of contents of the general education curriculum promulgated together with Circular No. 32/2018/TT-BGDDT. The consultation period will run until August 29. One of the notable points is the proposal to adjust the teaching and learning of foreign languages, with a view to making English a second language in schools.

The August Revolution of 1945 marked one of the greatest turning points in Viet Nam’s history. Under the wise leadership of the Party and President Ho Chi Minh, the General Uprising won a resounding victory, not only ushering the country into a new era but also affirming a fundamental truth of our nation: unity is an invincible strength.

In its report on banking operations in the first seven months of the year and its management priorities for the remaining months of 2026, the State Bank of Viet Nam said there were signs of loopholes being exploited to circumvent regulations on share ownership limits and credit limits for a single customer and related parties.

The national concert “The Fatherland in Our Hearts” in Ho Chi Minh City will take place at 8 pm on August 23, at Van Phuc Urban Area in Ho Chi Minh City, jointly organised by Nhan Dan Newspaper. The event has set a record with 5,729,323 online ticket registration requests, with all free tickets issued within one minute and 27 seconds of the ticket portal opening, a sharp increase from the first edition held in Ha Noi in 2025.

The latest data from the State Bank of Viet Nam showed that deposits by individual customers at credit institutions officially surpassed 11 quadrillion VND by the end of June.

As part of his State visit to Australia, on August 11 (local time), General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam To Lam received Angus Taylor, leader of the Opposition and leader of the Liberal Party of Australia.

Ho Chi Minh City has provided health check-ups for nearly 2 million residents. However, while many localities have a check-up rate of more than 60% of the population, there are still some areas where the rate is very low, below 5%.

Viet Nam’s seafood exports in the first seven months of 2026 are estimated at 6.7 billion USD, up around 10.5% year on year. However, the sector is facing a number of bottlenecks related to raw materials, logistics, markets, capital and labour.

On August 5, during its first extraordinary session, the National Assembly heard proposals and verification reports on five draft laws, including the draft law on amendments and supplements to several articles of the Law on Vietnamese workers working overseas under contract.

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended a meeting marking Viet Nam Cybersecurity Day in Ha Noi on the morning of August 6.

Import and export activities remained a bright spot in Viet Nam's economy during the first seven months of 2026, with total trade turnover estimated at 659 billion USD, surging by 28% year-on-year. The Ministry of Industry and Trade forecasts that total trade turnover for the year could surpass 1 trillion USD.

The Resolution on the orientation for amending the Land Law stipulates that the State will regulate, oversee and determine land prices when land is brought into use, while shifting from a compensation-based approach to one that ensures living conditions and livelihoods for people whose land is acquired.

Between 2026 and 2030, the state budget will allocate at least 2% of annual expenditure to environmental protection, while mobilising social resources, green finance and international capital to drive green transformation and climate action.

On average, Vietnamese consumers spent more than 1.6 trillion VND per day on online shopping. The figures indicate that online spending is becoming increasingly integrated into people's everyday consumption habits.

To mark the 81st anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945–2026), the Ha Noi People's Committee will present gifts to people with meritorious services to the revolution, with a total budget of more than 10.399 billion VND.

Alongside hundreds of social housing projects currently under construction across Viet Nam, the Government is proposing new policies to promote rental housing and expand access to affordable homes.

Ha Noi is implementing a plan to restore its inner-city rivers, with the goal of not only tackling pollution but also reviving urban ecosystems and public spaces.

Nearly 1,400 sets of fallen soldiers’ remains have been recovered nationwide after four months of implementing the 500-day campaign to search for and recover soldiers whose burial locations or identities remain unknown.

The National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance has released the results of the 2026 Economic Census, the largest ever conducted in Viet Nam and the first to use artificial intelligence (AI), digital mapping, and data collection covering online businesses.