Throughout its 80-year journey of formation and development (September 15, 1945 – September 15, 2025), the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has ceaselessly grown and advanced, becoming a modern national media complex and a prestigious news agency in the region and the world. It has provided timely official information for domestic and international media, effectively contributing to the communications work at home and abroad, and has truly lived up to its role as the strategic and reliable information centre of the Party, the State, and the People.
On September 15, 1945, the Vietnam News Agency - named by President Ho Chi Minh – aired the full text of the Declaration of Independence and the list of the members of the provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in three languages – Vietnamese, English and French. The event was of great importance for not only the Vietnam News Agency but also the whole nation. September 15 later became the traditional day of the State news agency.
Over the past eight decades, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has grown stronger, retaining its position as the mainstream information source domestically while earning international credibility through global partnerships and a strong presence in global hotspots.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on September 14 held a ceremony to receive the Ho Chi Minh Order for the third time and celebrate its 80th founding anniversary (September 15, 1945–2025), with Party General Secretary To Lam attending. The ceremony not only honoured the agency’s pivotal role as the nation’s strategic news source but also captured memorable moments of pride and reflection, as generations of journalists, leaders, and guests gathered to look back on eight decades of dedication and contribution to the country’s information and communication mission.
Despite a temporary halt in rice import from the Philippines, Vietnam’s export is expected to exceed 8.2 million tonnes for the whole year, bolstered by rising shipments to such markets as Bangladesh, China, and South Africa.
Ho Chi Minh City, as the country’s largest economic and financial hub, is expected to take the lead in key areas such as capital markets, banking, and commodity trading. Meanwhile, Da Nang, with its strategic location and open-minded spirit, holds great potential to become a pioneer in sustainable finance, green finance, and digital financial services.
By aligning regulatory frameworks more closely with international practices, the Vietnamese Government expects to create a more transparent, efficient and investor-friendly market environment.
The Vietnam Investment and Finance Association (VIFA) in the UK has successfully organised the event “Financial Insights 2025” in London, aiming to strengthen financial and business ties between the two countries.
The four-day holiday, which began from August 30, not only brought huge revenues to the tourism sector, but also boosted domestic consumption, with strong demand for dining, shopping, and travel.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on September 14 held a ceremony to receive the Ho Chi Minh Order for the third time and celebrate its 80th founding anniversary (September 15, 1945–2025), with Party General Secretary To Lam attending.
The United States’ official imposition of a 20% countervailing tax on certain exports from Vietnam has raised questions about whether the policy will affect foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the country.
Khieu Kanharith, Senior Advisor to the King of Cambodia, member of the National Assembly, and member of the Central Committee of the Cambodian People’s Party, has praised the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) for its role in the century-long journey of Vietnam’s revolutionary press.
Party General Secretary To Lam pressed the button to the launch of the official website for the 14th National Party Congress while attending the Vietnam News Agency's 80th founding anniversary in Hanoi on September 14.
The Prime Minister, Permanent Government members have asked relevant parties, to swiftly finalise Vietnamese standards and regulations for high-speed railways, by referencing and adopting international standards.
In Vietnam in recent years, from modern museums to ancient relics, technology has become the “golden key” connecting heritage with the digital generation.
Party General Secretary To Lam along with other Party and State leaders attended a ceremony in Hanoi on September 14 morning to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam News Agency (September 15, 1945 – September 15, 2025).
Party General Secretary To Lam along with other Party and State leaders attended a ceremony in Hanoi on September 14 morning to celebrate the 80th founding anniversary of the Vietnam News Agency (September 15, 1945 – September 15, 2025).
On September 15, 1945, the Viet Nam News Agency – a name penned by President Ho Chi Minh himself – broadcast the full text of the Declaration of Independence along with the list of the Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Viet Nam in three languages: Vietnamese, English, and French. That sacred moment has since become the traditional day of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). Over the past 80 years, VNA’s development has been profoundly shaped by Uncle Ho’s teachings, the news items bearing his edits, and the tireless efforts of generations of its staff.
Businesses and policymakers agreed that, diversifying markets is the key to reaching the ambitious target of 65 billion USD in farm produce exports this year.
Hanoi was honoured with the “Sustainable Tourism” Award at the Tourism Promotion Organisation for Global Cities (TPO) Best Awards 2025 on the evening of September 5, reaffirming the capital’s reputation as a responsible and forward-looking travel destination.
Nearly 14 million foreign tourists visited Vietnam in the first eight months of 2025, up by 21.7% year-on-year, according to the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Party General Secretary To Lam attended a ceremony marking the 80th traditional day of the People’s Court (September 13, 1945 – 2025), in Hanoi on September 13.
From the early days of the resistance war to today’s digital media era, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) has been a constant companion to the nation, contributing to its glorious history while nurturing the steadfast and loyal friendship between Vietnam and Laos, Lao senior officials told VNA correspondents in Vientiane on the occasion of the agency’s 80th founding anniversary.
Vietnam’s pepper industry recorded export revenue of more than 1 billion USD, in the first eight months of 2025, the highest level for the period in seven years, according to the Vietnam Pepper and Spice Association.
Instead of waiting for customers to come, farmers in Hanoi’s suburban craft villages are now reaching consumers with just a smartphone. With support from local authorities and digital skills training programmes, many traditional craft villages are transforming – not only preserving their heritage, but also finding a sustainable path in the digital era.
Tay Ninh currently has 223 relic sites, including one special national relic, 49 national relics, and 173 provincial relics. To enhance the value of these heritage sites, the province has decentralised management to local authorities, creating favourable conditions for their protection and promotion.
Vietnam saw strong foreign investment in the first eight months of 2025, with registered FDI up 27.3% year-on-year, reflecting growing investor confidence and continued economic recovery.
