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During the month of July, as the whole country is commemorating the 79th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 – July 27, 2026), many groups of veterans, businesses, and visitors from all over the country pay their respects to the fallen heroes at Le Thi Rieng Park.

Millions of soldiers sacrificed their lives so the country could reap the independence and peace it has today. Yet, after many decades, hundreds of thousands remain missing, or have been repatriated but remain unidentified, plunging countless families into anguish and waiting.

On the occasion of the 64th anniversary of the traditional day of the People's Police force (July 20, 1962 – July 20, 2026), the Central Public Security Party Committee and the Ministry of Public Security held a gathering on July 18 for current and former leaders, commanders, veteran officers and representatives of wounded police officers of the People's Police force. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and addressed the event.

More than half a century has passed, yet 72,000 files and personal keepsakes of officials assigned to the B Front have been preserved intact as an inseparable part of the nation's history. The exhibition “Leaving youth behind” brings together both witnesses and historical artefacts, while serving as a bridge between generations and spreading the noble ideal of dedicating one's life to the homeland.

The Centre for DNA Identification under the Viet Nam Academy of Science and Technology is striving to fulfil a historic mission: identifying the remains of thousands of fallen soldiers whose identities are still unknown.

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (DIFF 2026) concluded on July 11 with the grand finale, themed "United Horizons". The event was attended by Trinh Van Quyet, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee (PCC) and Head of the PCC’s Commission for Communication, Education and Mass Mobilisation.

General Secretary and State President To Lam, together with current and former leaders of the Party and the State, attended the ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of the People's Security Force's traditional day (July 12, 1946 – 2026) and receiving the Gold Star Order at the National Convention Centre on the morning of July 11.

On the morning of July 9, in Ha Noi, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received Karl Van Den Bossche, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Belgium to Viet Nam; Hilde Solbakken, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Norway to Viet Nam; Kees van Baar, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Viet Nam; and Marco Farani, Ambassador of the Federative Republic of Brazil to Viet Nam, who paid farewell visits upon the completion of their diplomatic terms.

The Party Committee of the Artillery and Missile Force Command held a ceremony in Ha Noi on June 29 to mark the 80th anniversary of the Artillery and Missile Force (June 29, 1946–2026) and to receive the First-Class Fatherland Protection Order. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, who is also Secretary of the Central Military Commission, attended the ceremony and delivered a keynote address.

More than 2,000 people wearing lotus-themed ao dai took part in a parade at Lac Long Quan Flower Garden on June 27 as part of the Lotus Festival 2026, setting two new Vietnamese records.

The opening ceremony of the 2026 Lotus Festival officially took place on the evening of June 26 at Ly Tu Trong Flower Garden, featuring a series of remarkable artistic performances.

The second meeting of the Central Military Commission for the 2025-2030 term was held in Ha Noi on the morning of June 24. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, Secretary of the Central Military Commission, attended and delivered instructions at the event.

Located on Hon Ba Island, around 500 metres from the mainland, Ke Ga Lighthouse in Lam Dong Province is one of the tallest and oldest lighthouses in Viet Nam.

Leaders of central and local agencies on June 19 visited and extend their congratulations to the leaders, journalists, editors and staff of Nhan Dan Newspaper on the occasion of the 101st anniversary of Viet Nam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2026).

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received Bodo Ramelow, Vice President of the German Bundestag, during a meeting held in Ha Noi on June 18 as part of the German official's working visit to Viet Nam.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired the 30th meeting of the Central Steering Committee on Prevention and Control of Corruption, Wastefulness and Negative Phenomena at the Party Central Committee Headquarters in Ha Noi on June 18.

Co Thach Beach in Lam Dong Province boasts a remarkable seven-coloured pebble beach of exceptional geological value, set against the tranquil bakdrop of a traditional fishing village. If you seek a short getaway from urban bustle and wish to witness ancient rock formations shaped over millions of years, Co Thach deserves a place on your upcoming travel itinerary.

General Secretary and President To Lam attended the 8th National Congress of the Viet Nam Veterans Association on the morning of June 17 in Ha Noi.

On June 16, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam received Khamphan Phommathat, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice of Laos, who is paying a working visit to Viet Nam.

Nhan Dan Newspaper held a ceremony on June 15 to mark the 101st anniversary of Viet Nam Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925-2026) and present the Nhan Dan Press Awards.