Vietnam’s National Day marked in Australia, Argentina
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney, Australia, hosted a ceremony in New South Wales state marking the 70th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) on August 21.
The Vietnamese Consulate General in Sydney, Australia, hosted a ceremony in New South Wales state marking the 70th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2) on August 21.
Addressing the function, Consul General Hoang Minh Son reviewed achievements Vietnam has made over the past 70 years, especially since 30 years of renovation that has lifted Vietnam from an underdeveloped to a middle-income country.
Vietnam will continue to be a friend and trustworthy partner of countries, an active and constructive member of the international community, Son stated.
On the bilateral ties, he said two-way trade between Vietnam and Australia topped 4.8 billion USD and is expected to grow in the coming years. Many progresses have been seen in education, aviation, culture, national defence and security.
Minister for Multiculturalism John Ajaka, for his part, hailed Vietnam – the third largest importer - as the fastest-growing export market of Australia among ASEAN member states.
He also lauded across-the-board links between the two nations, particularly in education and tourism, saying that more and more Vietnamese are seeking education in New South Wales state.
On August 20 in Argentina, the Argentina-Vietnam Cultural Institute and Vietnamese embassy hosted a talk in Buenos Aires capital city on the current developments of Vietnam.
Participants watched two short films about Vietnam’s war consequences and socio-economic achievements.-VNA
Film screenings began in Hanoi on August 19 to celebrate the 70 th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, featuring images of the country’s patriotism and sacrifice.
The National Political Publishing House has published a series of books on the Vietnamese Revolution and late President Ho Chi Minh to honour the country's big anniversaries.
A special concert will take place at Hanoi’s My Dinh stadium on the evening of August 26 to mark the 70th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).
As of June 17, Ca Mau province had achieved its target of supporting the construction and renovation of 4,400 homes, with a total budget of over 235 billion VND (about 9 million USD).
Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
Media must not only serve as a channel for information but also act as a vanguard in shaping public opinion, combating misinformation, upholding the Party’s ideological principles, and reinforcing unity between Vietnam and Laos.
In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
A VietnamPlus survey of 764 young people shows that 83.9% of Gen Z use smartphones to read news, only 12% use computers, and the rest access content via tablets.
GVB Startup 2025 attracted the participation of nearly 150 individuals and organisations from across Vietnam. The event seeks to promote bold and ambitious startup ideas and projects, contributing to the future of global innovation, and supporting startups through the provision of resources, networking opportunities, and market insights.
AI could not replace human judgment in verifying information and sensitive political events, and that humans remain the final gatekeepers of content, said Leonid Kovachich, head of the Asian department at Sputnik's international broadcasting division.
A veteran journalist of Argentina has praised the modern evolution of Vietnam’s press, which now serves a dual purpose: introducing Vietnam to the world while bringing global perspectives to domestic audiences.
The court announced that Quyet had submitted a written request to be tried in absentia, citing serious health issues. According to an official statement from Hospital 19/8, the defendant is suffering from multiple illnesses, experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, with doctors warning of a “very high risk of death.”
A senior Party official highlighted the VNA’s consistent role over the past eight decades, noting that it remains a mainstream, uninterrupted, timely, accurate, and authoritative source of news that helps shape public opinion, strengthen public trust, and safeguard the ideological foundation of the Party.
Dr. Kobelev, born in 1938 in Ulyanovsk, was among the first Soviet scholars to specialise in Vietnam. As a former TASS correspondent during the war in Vietnam, he worked closely with Vietnamese institutions and later helped found Russia’s Centre for Vietnamese and ASEAN Studies.
In Argentina (Source: VNA)
