Vietnam Marks 81 Years of Development and International Cooperation

The study and practice of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, moral example, methods and style in the new development period are among the focuses of the conference. According to the World Steel Association, Vietnam produced around 15.2 million tonnes of crude steel in the first half of 2026, up 26.9% year-on-year, keeping the country among the world's 10 largest steel producers. Over the past eight decades, Vietnam has made remarkable socio-economic progress, with strong economic growth, rising incomes and major improvements in social welfare and quality of life. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam has stressed that the value of the Party's resolutions and directives must be measured by their ability to address practical problems and bring about changes that people can see and feel. The Vietnamese communities in China and Japan are increasingly serving as important links between Vietnam and their host societies, contributing not only to stronger people-to-people ties but also to broader economic, cultural and technological collaboration. The exhibition comprises two sections, focusing on preserving President Ho Chi Minh’s teachings in the hearts of the people and honouring those who have followed his example, highlighting his thought, morality and style, as well as outstanding individuals and collectives inspired by his teachings. Drawing on Vietnam’s and ASEAN’s experience, Consul General Nguyen Viet Kien called for an open, inclusive and mutually beneficial model of Eurasian connectivity, building a peaceful, stable, open, and well-connected Eurasian space that brings benefits to all nations. The following is a list of selected news summaries reported during the holiday period by the Vietnam News Agency. Speaking with staff at the relic site, NA President Tran Thanh Man urged them to continue their efforts in preserving and protecting artifacts and documents associated with President Ho Chi Minh for future generations, while doing more to introduce his life and great legacy to Vietnamese people and international visitors. In a solemn and deeply moving atmosphere, General Secretary and President Lam and his entourage incense in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh, the beloved leader of the Vietnamese nation. On the sidelines of the expanded Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO Plus) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held meetings with the UN Secretary-General, the Secretary General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia (CICA), and the President of the Council of Ministers of Togo. In the statement posted on the website of the US Department of State, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US commends Vietnam’s growing leadership as a partner to the US including its distinguished role as a founding member supporting the Board of Peace. Leaders of various countries have extended their greetings to their Vietnamese counterparts on the occasion of the 81st anniversary of National Day (September 2). Vietnam attaches great importance to its special solidarity, friendship and comprehensive cooperation with Cuba, and believes the Cuban Party, State and people will achieve new successes in national development, said Vietnamese Ambassador to Cuba Le Quang Long. Vietnam stands ready to serve as a bridge to promote cooperation between ASEAN and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, strengthen connectivity between Southeast Asia and Central Asia and the broader Eurasian region, thereby expanding areas of cooperation, enhancing strategic autonomy and delivering tangible benefits to people. Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan held bilateral meetings with senior officials and met with the Vietnamese community in Bishkek on August 31 on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Plus Summit in the Kyrgyz capital. Eighty-one years since the August Revolution (August 19) and the founding of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam) on September 2, 1945, the country has made incredible progress in building the nation, transforming itself from a poor, underdeveloped nation into a dynamic economy with an increasingly prominent presence on the global stage. Ho Chi Minh Square and the statue of President Ho Chi Minh in Bishkek further demonstrate the affection and respect for President Ho Chi Minh while adding to the symbols of friendship between Vietnam and Kyrgyzstan. President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Min Aung Hlaing and his spouse will pay an official visit to Vietnam from September 4 to 6. The Ambassador noted that after four decades of Doi moi (Renewal), Vietnam has made significant achievements, becoming a dynamic economy with a GDP of 514 billion USD in 2025, economic growth of 8.02%, total trade turnover of 930 billion USD and more than 38.4 billion USD in registered foreign direct investment (FDI). The Vice President affirmed that Vietnam attaches great importance to its traditional friendship with Kyrgyzstan, considering it an important and reliable partner in Central Asia. The agreements reached during the visit are expected to translate the Vietnam-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership into practical cooperation across science and technology, agricultural trade, environmental protection, nature conservation, climate adaptation and sustainable development, with tangible results anticipated at COP31 and beyond. The Vice President affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to its relations with the SCO and its member states, and stands ready to actively participate in cooperation activities within the SCO framework for peace, stability and development in the region and the world, in accordance with international law, the United Nations Charter and Vietnam’s foreign policy of independence and self-reliance. Copyright, VietnamPlus, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Editor-in-chief, Mr. Tran Tien Duan.