More activities held abroad to celebrate National Day
The Vietnamese Embassy in Cuba held a ceremony to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 77th National Day and his 53rd death anniversary.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Le Viet Duyen speaks at the event to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2). (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnamese Embassy inCuba held a ceremony to pay tribute to late President Ho Chi Minh on the occasionof the 77th National Day and his 53rd death anniversary.
On September 2, 1945 at Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square,President Ho Chi Minh delivered the Declaration of Independence declaring thebirth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic ofVietnam). The Declaration, which demonstrates the strong will and aspirationsof Vietnamese people, remain deeply topical both at home and abroad after 77years.
Vietnamese Ambassador Le Thanh Tung and deputy head ofthe External Relations Department of the Communist Party of Cuba CentralCommittee Juan Carlos Marsan Juan Carlos Marsan and President of the CubanInstitute of Friendship with Peoples (ICAP) Fernando Gonzalez Llort laid awreath in memory of the late President.
ICAP Vice President Victor Gaute stressed thatPresident Ho Chi Minh’s life, career and ideology have given inspirations to Cubanpeople, and praised the fraternity and solidarity between the two nations.
As part of activities to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2),the Vietnamese Embassy in Venezuela organised an art performance at theNational Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes), with theparticipation of Venezuelan officials.
On this occasion, the embassy also held an exhibition featuring33 photos on the land, people and culture of Vietnam, and introduced someVietnamese traditional dishes to the guests.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Egypt also hosted a ceremonyon September 1-2 to mark the National Day.
Present at the event, Ambassador Ayman Kamel, Egypt'sAssistant Foreign Minister for Asian Affairs, affirmed that the relationship betweenVietnam and Egypt is being expanded in politics, economy, culture and nationaldefence-security.
He suggested the two countries continue with high-rankingdelegation exchanges in the time ahead, and further tap their potential forcollaboration in culture and tourism.
The ambassador also expressed his wish that there willbe more Vietnamese investors in Egypt./.
Vietnam’s Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 4 in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has hosted a ceremony marking the 77th National Day of Vietnam (September 2).
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Vancouver city of Canada’s British Columbia province hosted a ceremony on September 2 to mark the 77th National Day of Vietnam.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
Vietnamese Ambassador to Venezuela Le Viet Duyen speaks at the event to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2). (Photo: VNA) 
