A delegation of Viet Nam’s National Assembly Standing Committee, led by Chairwoman of the NA’s Committee for Deputy Affairs Nguyen Thanh Hai, paid a working visit to Japan from August 28–30.

The visit from August 31 to September 2 by Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) of China, to attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of Viet Nam underscores China’s special regard for the two countries' comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and Viet Nam's rising stature in the international arena, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 26 called on Samsung Group from the Republic of Korea (RoK) to continue to expand investment in Viet Nam, especially in the fields of high technology and research and development (R&D).

Viet Nam, a country that has steadfastly pursued socialism, has gained remarkable achievements in a wide scope of sectors that includes the economy, politics, society, and culture, according to a Chinese expert on Vietnamese affairs.

The Ho Chi Minh City Union of Friendship Organisations on August 26 hosted a ceremony marking the 80th Independence Day of Indonesia (August 17, 1945 – 2025), reaffirming solidarity and friendship between the people of the city and Indonesia.

Malaysia’s Ministry of Energy Transition and Water Transformation announced on August 25 that the country is advancing deeper integration under the ASEAN Power Grid Initiative, aiming to strengthen energy resilience and open up opportunities for cross-border electricity trade.

Typhoon Kajiki, the fifth to hit the East Sea this year, made landfall in the central provinces of Nghe An and Ha Tinh at 6 p.m on August 25, bringing maximum sustained winds of level 11 (117 km/h) and gusts reaching level 13, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting reported.

Typhoon Kajiki disrupted air travel in central Viet Nam on August 25, forcing the cancellation of 35 flights and the rerouting of 30 others, according to the Civil Defence Command under the Ministry of Construction.

Algerian diplomat Noureddine Djoudi, Chairman of the International Association of Algerian Revolution Friends, has hailed Viet Nam’s post-war reconstruction and development, stressing that the Southeast Asian country becomes a model for nations in their struggle for independence and freedom.

Visa facilitation was highlighted as a crucial factor in expanding tourism cooperation between Viet Nam and two major markets – the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Taiwan (China) – during a seminar held in Ho Chi Minh City on August 23.

A special political-artistic television programme entitled “Golden Opportunity” took place on the August 22 evening in celebration of the 80th anniversary of the successful August Revolution (August 19, 1945 – 2025) and the National Day (September 2, 1945 – 2025).

Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) Atul Khare and UN Police Adviser Faisal Shahkar expressed admiration for proud achievements of the Viet Nam People's Public Security Force over the past eight decades, highlighting its key role in maintaining security and social order, which supports the country’s socio-economic development and international integration.

A delegation from the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee’s Organisation Commission held talks with their Lao counterparts in Vientiane on August 19.

The two sides agreed to maximise the potential for cooperation between the two countries and prioritise the promotion of economic cooperation, especially in areas where both sides have strengths.

Viet Nam claimed the bronze medal at the 2025 ASEAN Women’s Championship after defeating Thailand 3-1 in the third-place match at Lach Tray Stadium in Hai Phong city on August 19 afternoon.

The groundbreaking and inauguration ceremony was held online, connecting 80 locations across cities and 34 provinces and cities nationwide.

The two sides agreed to urge agencies, ministries, and businesses from both countries to step up collaboration, facilitate market access for each other’s key goods, diversify supply chains, and work toward multiplying bilateral trade in the coming years.

As of 6 pm on August 17, the fundraising campaign “65 Years of Viet Nam–Cuba Solidarity,” launched by the Viet Nam Red Cross Society (VRCS), had received more than 310.9 billion VND (more than 12.3 million USD) in support of the Cuban people, over 400% of the initial goal of 65 billion VND.

Viet Nam has always been a symbol of revolutionary spirit and national liberation, inspiring the Palestinian people’s struggle, Issam Makhoul, Politburo member of the Communist Party of Israel (CPI) and Head of the Democratic Front for Peace and Equality (Hadash), has stated.

By 8:00 am on August 15, donations for Cuba via account No. 2022 at the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank had topped 117 billion VND (over 4.45 million USD) from nearly 590,000 people, far exceeding the 65-billion-VND target.