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The parade of 9,000 people, including artisans, artists, armed forces, and residents of the capital in the “Cultural Festival for Peace”, not only summarised part of Hanoi’s history, especially the heroic days of the resistance against the French and the historic Capital Liberation Day but also introduced the unique cultural features of the capital. Pride and emotion were the feelings of both the participants in the parade and the people of Hanoi.

On the morning of October 10, Hanoi basked in bright golden sunshine in the joyful atmosphere of the 70th anniversary of the Capital’s Liberation Day. Sunlight gently filtered through the green trees, illuminating the bustling streets where residents have eagerly prepared for activities to celebrate this significant event.

On the morning of October 9, the Hanoi government held a ceremony to inaugurate a paediatric hospital on the 70th anniversary of the capital city's liberation.

Thirty outstanding officials working at women’s unions at all levels across the county were presented with the Nguyen Thi Dinh Award at a ceremony held in Hanoi on October 8.

Nhan Dan Newspaper’s interactive panorama on the Dien Bien Phu Victory has won the “Product for Young Reader” category at the 2024 Sustainability and Print Innovation Awards.

As many as 700 individuals were titled the “good people, good deeds” while 10 outstanding others were honoured for their exceptional contributions to Hanoi at a ceremony held in the capital city on October 8.

The Central Enterprises Bloc Youth Union held the 3rd “Innovation - Creativity - Business Development” Award ceremony in 2024 in Hanoi on October 8 and launched a competition to undertake youth projects to welcome the Party Congresses at all levels, the 4th Central Enterprises Bloc Party Congress, 2025-2030 tenure, towards the 14th National Congress of the Party.

On October 8, the Hanoi city authorities held a conference to honour the outstanding citizens of 2024.

A total of 38 outstanding young people with disabilities were honoured for their positive contributions to society at a programme held in Hanoi on October 7.

AIP Foundation in collaboration with its partners, including the National Traffic Safety Committee, the Transport Development and Strategy Institute, Vietnam Ministry of Transport as well as the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City hosted the launching event of the STABLE Trial in Ho Chi Minh City on October 8.

During the past 30 years of participating in the Vienna Convention for the Protection of the Ozone Layer and the Montreal Protocol on Substances that Deplete the Ozone Layer, Vietnam has made efforts to synchronously implement various mechanisms, policies and solutions to manage and eliminate ozone-depleting substances, and has achieved some encouraging results.

Doctors of the Vietnam-Germany Friendship Hospital have successfully performed the first heart-liver transplant on a single patient.

The Central Committee of the Vietnam Women's Union coordinated with the Vietnam Musicians' Association and the Vietnam Union of Literature and Arts Associations to present the awards for the Songwriting Contest praising Vietnamese Women and Mothers in Hanoi on October 7.

All the 24 students of the Vietnamese team competing at the 21st International Mathematics and Science Olympiad (IMSO) in China won medals.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 6 issued an official dispatch on accelerating the elimination of temporary and dilapidated houses across the nation.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 5 launched a movement themed “Mai am cho dong bao toi” (houses for our compatriots) to build and upgrade houses for the needy across the nation within 450 days.

The forestry sector’s initiative to develop the multi-purpose value of forest ecosystems is attracting the attention of investors, businesses, and the community. Visiting forests for sightseeing, exploring, and experiencing ecotourism will promote the development of the forest economy, contributing to education and sustainable protection of the natural environment.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development coordinated with the Ministry of Education and Training and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) in Vietnam to organise a summary of a series of activities in response to the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (October 13) in the central city of Da Nang on October 5.

Moscow will introduce best urban models that can be applied in localities at home and abroad, including Vietnam, Maxim Liksutov, Deputy Mayor in charge of transport and industry of the Russian capital city, has said.

Ho Chi Minh City is calling for more investments from different economic sectors in its healthcare sector to soon become a medical hub in ASEAN, local health officials said on October 4.

An exhibition on Hanoi’s socio-economic and cultural achievements in the past 70 years opened on the morning of October 4 at the Hanoi Museum as part of a series of activities to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the capital city’s liberation.

One of the most dramatic changes to the capital city of Hanoi after 70 years of development is its expanding and modernised transport infrastructure.

Among the 100 honoured valedictorians are: notable young party members, "five good students" at various levels, examples of resilience and determination, recipients of national and international research awards, and proactive, dynamic members of youth organisations.

The 2020 Law on Environmental Protection stipulates that by January 1, 2025, household solid waste must be classified at the source.

The Hanoi students’ team, consisting of six official members, will represent Vietnam to participate in the 2024 International Junior Science Olympiad (IJSO) in Romania.

Sene Dolta is the largest festival of the Khmer community in the Southern region, symbolising filial piety towards ancestors and connecting people with their families and roots, as well as featuring the cultural beauty, spiritual life, and beliefs of the Khmer people.

As many as 100 outstanding valedictorians from universities and institutes based in the capital city of Hanoi signed their names in a golden book at Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) on October 2.

The Vietnam Association for Promoting Education (VAPE) held a ceremony in Hanoi on October 2 to mark its 16th founding anniversary.

Recognising the elderly as a valuable asset of the nation, an important force of the country, and the pillar of the Vietnamese family and society, the Party and State have always paid attention to senior citizen affairs, with the core task being constantly taking caring of the elderly, improving their health, and promoting their role in the community.

From September 30 to October 10, a working delegation from Nhan Dan (People) Newspaper joined businesses and benefactors to organise charity activities to support children in flood-hit areas in Lao Cai Province.