79th National Day: advancing prosperity and modernisation

Seventy-nine years after President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, founding the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on September 2, 1945, the country has overcome countless challenges, achieved remarkable development milestones, and is now striving to fulfill its vision of becoming a strong, prosperous, and happy nation.

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Attracting foreign direct investment aligned with sustainable development has become a key objective in Vietnam's socio-economic development strategy in recent years. In the photo: A solar panel packaging line at JA Solar Vietnam Company, a Chinese-invested company in the Quang Chau Industrial Park, Bac Giang province. (Photo: VNA)
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Vietnam continues to enhance the promotion of its image, culture, and people on the global stage. In the photo: A Then singing and Tinh musical instrument performance in Cao Bang province, featuring 1,000 participants at Ban Gioc Waterfall. (Photo: VNA)
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Import-export goods are handled at Tan Cang - Cat Lai Port in Ho Chi Minh City. (Photo: VNA)
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In recent years, Vietnam has seen a surge in the export value of key products such as coffee, fruits, rice, and wood. In the photo: Lychee canning at Toan Cau Food Import-Export JSC in Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province, for export to markets in the EU, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Australia, and others. (Photo: VNA)
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The Vietnam-Russia joint venture Vietsovpetro remains the most effective unit in oil and gas exploration and extraction, contributing significantly to the national economy. (Photo: VNA)
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Tan Cuong tea has dramatically transformed the western region of Thai Nguyen city, becoming a key income source for many households engaging in tea trade and processing. (Photo: VNA)
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Digital transformation is a necessary and inevitable trend for the Vietnamese business community to stay resilient and continue growing. In the photo: Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visits an exhibition on digital transformation in the banking sector on May 8, 2024. (Photo: VNA)
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A welcome ceremony is held for Vietnam's Engineering Unit Rotation No. 1, marking their successful completion of the UN peacekeeping mission with the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA), August 15, 2023. (Photo: VNA)
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The Vietnam Air Force has been equipped with modern Su-30MK2 fighter jets, reflecting the nation's commitment to advancing its military capabilities. (Photo: VNA)

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Golden rice fields in Cao Bang province

Golden rice fields in Cao Bang province

Trung Khanh, a border region in the northern province of Cao Bang, offers a breathtaking landscape of verdant hills and clear rivers. As autumn ushers in the harvest season, the area takes on a golden glow along its winding roads.

Unique gold laminating craft village in Vietnam

Unique gold laminating craft village in Vietnam

Kieu Ky village in Hanoi’s Gia Lam district is renowned for its unique craft of gold leaf making, where just 3.75 grams of gold are beaten into 980 thin leaves that can cover over one square meter—a skill unmatched by modern industry.

Close-up of pre-Dong Son burial remnants in Hanoi

Close-up of pre-Dong Son burial remnants in Hanoi

The excavation team at the Vuon Chuoi archaeological site in Hanoi’s Hoai Duc district on October 18 announced significant preliminary findings, including evidence from the pre-Dong Son period dating back to 4,000 BC.

Luong Cuong elected State President

Luong Cuong elected State President

The 8th session of the 15th National Assembly adopted a resolution on the election of Luong Cuong, Politburo member, Permanent member of the 13th-tenure Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, and NA deputy of the 15th tenure, as President of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam for the 2021 - 2026 term.

Modern Vietnamese Calligraphy

Modern Vietnamese Calligraphy

In recent years, modern Vietnamese calligraphy has started to thrive in various regions throughout the country, evolving into a movement with robust development.

Vietnamese women in new era: Proactive, innovative, confident

Vietnamese women in new era: Proactive, innovative, confident

Vietnamese women are playing an increasingly vital role in the nation’s development and progress. Balancing public responsibilities with domestic duties, they are not only the heart of the family, but also making meaningful contributions to the country’s development.

Hanoi - The heritage city of Vietnam

Hanoi - The heritage city of Vietnam

Hanoi boasts a rich and diverse cultural heritage shaped over millennia. Today, the city leads the country in the number of both tangible and intangible cultural assets, with thousands of monuments, vibrant festivals, and traditional craft villages, many recognised by UNESCO.

Flag Tower - Historical symbol of heroic Capital

Flag Tower - Historical symbol of heroic Capital

The over-200-year-old Hanoi Flag Tower stands as one of the most remarkable historical landmarks within the Thang Long Imperial Citadel Complex. More than a symbol of the capital, it serves as a testament to the city's fierce resistance against French colonialism, embodying the enduring strength and resilience of generations of Hanoians.

Top Vietnamese, Lao legislators hold talks

Top Vietnamese, Lao legislators hold talks

Lao National Assembly President and Chair of AIPA-45 Saysomphone Phomvihane on October 17 welcomed and held talks with National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who is on an official visit to Laos and attending the 45th General Assembly of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly.

10th National Congress of Vietnam Fatherland Front opens

10th National Congress of Vietnam Fatherland Front opens

A solemn opening of the 10th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front for the 2024-2029 term took place in Hanoi on the morning of October 17. Themed "Unity - Democracy - Innovation - Creativity - Development," the congress saw the participation of 1,052 official delegates representing various social classes, ethnic groups, religions, the armed forces, overseas Vietnamese, and grassroots Front officials.

National Assembly makes contributions to AIPA's development

National Assembly makes contributions to AIPA's development

Since September 19, 1995, the National Assembly of Vietnam has officially become a member of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Organization (AIPO), the predecessor of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA). The National Assembly of Vietnam has increasingly taken proactive and positive steps to contribute to the development of the regional inter-parliamentary organisation, supporting, assisting, and sharing experiences with new members in the process of joining AIPA.

Golden-ripened rice season in Son La province

Golden-ripened rice season in Son La province

As the late Autumn brings a slight chill in the air, the highlands of Bac Yen district in the northern mountainous province of Son La are covered in golden hues. The rice terraces, heavy with grain, cascade down the hillsides and valleys, signaling prosperity and peace for the local Hmong people. The beauty of the season is also the attractive time for nature explorers and lovers.

Golden-ripened rice season in Dien Bien

Golden-ripened rice season in Dien Bien

The Muong Thanh rice fields in Dien Bien district, Dien Bien province, span approximately 140 square kilometers and extend over 20 kilometers. Boasting an average yield of 6-7 tons per hectare, they are regarded as the largest rice granary in the northwest region.

Sa Pa: A symphony of nature and culture in northwest

Sa Pa: A symphony of nature and culture in northwest

Many international tourists often liken Sa Pa in Lao Cai province to a captivating symphony, blending the beauty of nature with the rich culture of the mountainous Northwest. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in vast, poetic landscapes and majestic scenery, while also experiencing the vibrant traditions and lifestyles of various ethnic minorities.