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An art programme entitled “Proud Viet Nam Moves Steadfastly Forward” was staged in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of September 2 to mark the 81st anniversary of the success of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945–2026) and Viet Nam’s National Day (September 2, 1945–2026).

On September 2, on the occasion of the 81st National Day of Viet Nam, the Mongolian Embassy in Viet Nam coordinated with the Mongolian State University of Arts and Culture to hold a ceremony honouring and conferring the title of “Honorary Professor” to director Le Quy Duong.

Skies over Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City were illuminated with spectacular firework displays on the evening of September 2 to mark the 81st anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam (1945–2026).

Viet Nam is demonstrating a pioneering role through strong political commitments and decisive action to protect its youngest citizens online, said UNICEF's representative in the country.

The 2026–2027 school year is of particular importance to the education sector nationwide, as a single, standardised set of textbooks is officially being introduced across the country in line with the Government's direction and Decision No. 3588/QD-BGDDT issued by the Minister of Education and Training. The sector is also stepping up efforts to streamline its organisational structure and reorganise the network of educational institutions.

The rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) is placing higher education before new requirements for restructuring training programmes, renewing teaching and learning methods, scientific research and university governance. In this context, higher education institutions, while proactively improving capacity for both lecturers and learners, need to renew the way technology is applied in an effective, safe and responsible manner.

The Prime Minister on August 31 issued an urgent dispatch to address the aftermath of a passenger vehicle rollover in the central province of Gia Lai, which left four people dead and many others injured.

As the whole country looks towards National Day on September 2, in border communes of Son La Province, border guard officers and soldiers are still strictly maintaining duty schedules, strengthening patrols and control, proactively grasping the situation, and standing ready to handle emerging incidents, helping people enjoy a safe and peaceful holiday.

Metro Line 1, connecting Ben Thanh and Suoi Tien, in Ho Chi Minh City will increase train frequency, extend operating hours and offer free rides to all passengers on September 2 to mark Viet Nam’s 81st National Day anniversary.

Identifying the development of social housing as an important task, the Party and State have introduced numerous policies and measures to create opportunities for low-income people, workers, labourers and people facing difficult circumstances to have stable homes.

As the new school year approaches, the education sector in Lai Chau has basically completed its preparations. From the border areas of Thu Lum and Hua Bum to Ban Chit School Site, which was affected by flash floods, schools have not only rearranged classes and staff but have also completed preparations for facilities, mobilised students to attend school and ensured conditions for teaching and learning.

Food safety transcends an individual meal; it fundamentally impacts public health and demands accountability across the entire supply chain. At schools, where millions of pupils eat school meals every day, the need for food controls becomes increasingly critical.

Free metro rides during the National Day holiday not only bring joy to residents and visitors, but also showcase Ha Noi’s modern, orderly, and civilised public transport system.

Once known as the “resistance capital” of the South, Tay Ninh today is confidently pursuing its goal of becoming a relatively developed province in the Southern Key Economic Region. The people of the eastern region, renowned for being “hardship-tested yet heroic”, are embarking on a new journey of construction and development. The enduring lesson of relying on the people and harnessing the strength of popular support continues to be reinforced and vividly demonstrated in practice.

In his concluding remarks at the meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the implementation of Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on July 30, General Secretary and President To Lam emphasised the need for a fundamental shift from a development model based on low-skilled labour to one driven by creative labour, with a high-quality workforce serving as a key engine of growth.

At 6 am on August 30, the “Marching forward with Viet Nam 2026” event was held simultaneously in all 34 provinces and centrally run cities across the country by Nhan Dan Newspaper in coordination with the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of National Defence, and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee.

Central Da Nang city’s authorities are continuing search and rescue efforts for fishing boat QNa-90859-TS, after 32 of its 49 crew members were rescued on August 28, with their health reported to be very weak.

The Vietnamese Consulate-General in Khon Kaen, in collaboration with Udon Thani Rajabhat University (UDRU), hosted the Viet Nam–Thailand Cultural Festival in Udon Thani province on August 28.

A survey at several bus stations, railway stations and airports showed that passenger travel for holidays and trips home was expected to increase during the five-day National Day holiday. However, there are no signs of overcrowding or localised congestion. Railway stations, bus stations and transport operators across road, rail and air transport have assessed and forecast developments in advance, drawn up detailed plans, and mobilised vehicles and other resources to meet people’s travel demands.

A thematic exhibition entitled “President Ho Chi Minh and Key Historical Milestones in 1946” opened in Hue City on August 28.