Vietnam’s Su-30 fighter jets deploy flares over Hanoi in parade rehearsal
Vietnam’s Su-30MK2 fighter jets released flares over central Hanoi on Saturday during a state-level parade rehearsal, marking a dramatic aerial display ahead of the country’s 80th National Day celebrations.
Electronic warfare vehicles march past Ba Dinh Square on National Day parade
An electronic warfare convoy rolled through Ba Dinh Square during Vietnam’s National Day parade on September 2, 2025. The formation included command vehicles, the E-3.2.0.2 unmanned aerial vehicle jammer, the AJAS-1000 radio communication reconnaissance and jamming complex, the A2 electronic warfare vehicle, and more.
Watch Su-30MK2 jets release flares, helicopters soar over Hanoi in National Day parade
Formations of Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-171, Mi-172 helicopters, along with Su-30MK2 and YAK-130 fighter jets, roar across Hanoi’s skies on September 2, 2025, releasing decoy flares to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnamese National Day. The aerial display drew cheers from crowds lining the streets.
Vietnam People’s Army flaunts missile arsenal at National Day parade
As part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, the artillery and missile forces marched across Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on September 2, 2025, featuring prominently the Truong Son missile system developed and manufactured by Vietnam's military-run Viettel Group.
Troops from 4 countries join Vietnam’s 80th National Day parade at Ba Dinh Square
On Tuesday morning, military contingents from China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia marched alongside Vietnamese forces in a parade at historic Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution’s success (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
Vietnamese Navy showcases submarines, missile frigates in National Day sea parade
Naval formations participating in Vietnam’s 80th National Day sea parade on September 2, 2025 included a command ship, maritime patrol aircraft, anti-submarine helicopters, and squadrons of submarines, missile frigates, anti-submarine frigates, fast-attack missile boats, and gunboats.
Chinese soldiers sing tribute song to late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh during Hanoi parade rehearsal
A Chinese military unit marching in Hanoi on Saturday during Vietnam’s National Day parade rehearsal sang a patriotic Vietnamese song honoring late President Ho Chi Minh, drawing attention during the multinational display.
Vietnam showcases modern military hardware in National Day parade rehearsal
Vietnam displayed a range of modern military equipment, including tanks, artillery and armored vehicles, during a full-dress rehearsal in Hanoi on Saturday ahead of the country’s 80th National Day celebrations.
Foreign troops join Vietnam’s National Day parade rehearsal in Hanoi
Military units from China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia joined a full-dress state-level rehearsal in Hanoi on Saturday ahead of Vietnam’s 80th National Day celebrations, marching alongside Vietnamese troops at Ba Dinh Square.
Hanoi streets flooded as torrential downpours triggered by storm Kajiki drench the capital
Torrential downpours triggered by storm Kajiki drenched Hanoi from the night of August 25 into the wee hours of August 26, 2025, inundating streets across the capital and bringing rush hour traffic to a standstill.
Storm Kajiki triggers flash floods in north-central Vietnam
Flash floods hit Muong Tip Commune in Nghe An Province, north-central Vietnam in the early hours of August 26, 2025, following storm Kajiki — the fifth storm to enter the East Vietnam Sea this year.
Memorable moments at Tuoi Tre Newspaper’s 50th anniversary ceremony
On August 21, Tuoi Tre Newspaper held a solemn ceremony at White Palace Convention Center in Ho Chi Minh City to mark its 50th founding anniversary (September 2, 1975 – September 2, 2025). On this occasion, the newspaper was honored to receive numerous prestigious awards from the Communist Party of Vietnam and state leaders.
‘Pho’ and fish sauce ice cream takes off in Ho Chi Minh City
Since 2023, Vietnamese-owned ice cream shops have been getting creative, including Thao Nguyen’s in Ho Chi Minh City. After success with Ri6 durian ice cream in the U.S., Thao returned to Vietnam to make unique flavors rooted in local culture.
A sweet tradition: Coconut candy crafting in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta
Tourists visiting Thoi Son Islet in Tien Giang Province and Phung Islet in Ben Tre Province, both in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, will have the chance to explore traditional coconut candy workshops — a signature craft of the region.
Watch Su-30MK2 jets release flares, helicopters soar over Hanoi in National Day parade
Formations of Mi-8, Mi-17, Mi-171, Mi-172 helicopters, along with Su-30MK2 and YAK-130 fighter jets, roar across Hanoi’s skies on September 2, 2025, releasing decoy flares to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnamese National Day. The aerial display drew cheers from crowds lining the streets.
Vietnam People’s Army flaunts missile arsenal at National Day parade
As part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day, the artillery and missile forces marched across Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi on September 2, 2025, featuring prominently the Truong Son missile system developed and manufactured by Vietnam's military-run Viettel Group.
Troops from 4 countries join Vietnam’s 80th National Day parade at Ba Dinh Square
On Tuesday morning, military contingents from China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia marched alongside Vietnamese forces in a parade at historic Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution’s success (August 19) and National Day (September 2).
Vietnamese Navy showcases submarines, missile frigates in National Day sea parade
Naval formations participating in Vietnam’s 80th National Day sea parade on September 2, 2025 included a command ship, maritime patrol aircraft, anti-submarine helicopters, and squadrons of submarines, missile frigates, anti-submarine frigates, fast-attack missile boats, and gunboats.
Chinese soldiers sing tribute song to late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh during Hanoi parade rehearsal
A Chinese military unit marching in Hanoi on Saturday during Vietnam’s National Day parade rehearsal sang a patriotic Vietnamese song honoring late President Ho Chi Minh, drawing attention during the multinational display.
