Vietnam marked its National Day with its largest military parade in decades. Thousands packed Hanoi’s Ba Dinh Square, where Ho Chi Minh declared independence in 1945, to watch columns of troops, tanks, missile systems and fighter jets in a show of strength.
Russia is suspected of jamming navigation on EU leader’s plane above Bulgaria, official says1.2 million immigrants are gone from the US labor force under Trump, preliminary data showsTrump says he's awarding former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani the Presidential Medal of FreedomAP Top 25 poll preview: Defending national champion Buckeyes are poised to return to No.
1Dwayne Johnson, Oscar contender? ‘The Smashing Machine’ starts buzz at Venice Film FestivalA downturn in international travel to the US may last beyond summer, experts warnNo, an Austrian airport doesn’t have a desk for travelers who thought they were going to AustraliaPelosi did not block the National Guard from the Capitol on Jan. 6Giant trolls have a message for humans about protecting the planetWhale surfaces, capsizes fishing boat off New Hampshire coastDoctors want women to know the nuanced reality of hormone therapy for menopauseWorking Well: The simple act of taking deep breaths can reduce stress and anxietyThe World in PicturesNonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyoneDoctors want women to know the nuanced reality of hormone therapy for menopauseWith CDC in chaos, scientists and physicians piece together replacements for agency's lost workOnline age checks are proliferating, but so are concerns they curtail internet freedomGardening's hidden benefits: How digging in the dirt could bolster mental wellbeingQué podría significar el fin de la independencia de la Reserva FederalEarthquake in eastern Afghanistan destroys villages and kills 800 people, with 2,500 injuredThe Afternoon Wire11-year-old boy fatally shot in Houston after 'ding dong ditch' doorbell-ringing prank, police sayWhat Trump’s new choice of presidential hero says about his evolving goalsFSU freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard is in intensive care after shooting, school saysAP Entertainment WireTrump plans a hefty tax on imported drugs, risking higher prices and shortagesPosts misrepresent safety of produce-protecting solution from ApeelVideo of water in a glass on China’s space station is scientifically sound, not proof of ‘deception’A driver faces up to $110,000 in fines for speeding on a Swiss street. But he can afford itNonalcoholic beer and mocktails can help people stay sober or drink less, but are not for everyoneThese colleges are welcoming pets in dorms to reduce students' stress and anxietyHow to protect yourself from Vibrio vulnificus, the bacteria found in some coastal watersTaking a dip Labor Day weekend? Swimmers face fecal contamination at beaches along US coastlineUS ice cream makers say they'll stop using artificial dyes by 2028Trump's new CDC chief: A Washington health insider with a libertarian streakHumanoid robots showcase skills at Ancient Olympia. But they're on a long road to catch up to AIGrow fruit trees in small spaces with the trick known as espalierIrak reabre histórica mezquita en Mosul destruida por el Estado IslámicoQué saber sobre los buques de guerra de EEUU enviados a Sudamérica y la reacción en VenezuelaPeople wait to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. People wait to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. A Vietnamese veteran waits to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. Vietnamese veteran Hoai Duc Vong, 92, right, waits to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. People wait to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. People wait to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. People wait to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. People wait to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. People wait to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. A Vietnamese veteran waits to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. A Vietnamese veteran waits to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. Vietnamese veteran Hoai Duc Vong, 92, right, waits to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. Vietnamese veteran Hoai Duc Vong, 92, right, waits to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. People wait to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. People wait to watch a parade marking Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, at a street in Hanoi, Vietnam Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025. marked its National Day on Tuesday with its largest military parade in decades, as thousands packed the streets of the capital, Hanoi, after many camped overnight to witness the grand display marking 80 years of independence. The parade unfolded at Ba Dinh Square, the site where revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh declared independence from French colonial rule on Sept. 2, 1945. Fighting resumed soon after as Vietnamese forces battled the French in the First Indochina War, which ended in 1954 when the country was divided into Communist North and U.S.-backed South. TheVietnam’s top leader, Communist Party General Secretary To Lam, paid tribute to those who died in the fight for independence and reiterated the ruling party’s goal that by 2045 Vietnam will be a “powerful, prosperous and happy nation,” calling it “the aspiration of the entire nation, the oath of honor before history” in comments carried by state media. Columns of troops marched past as tanks, armored vehicles, and missile systems rumbled by. Helicopters flew overhead trailing giant Vietnamese flags followed by jets while a military band played martial tunes below.Heavy rain causes flooding, landslides and 8 deaths in Vietnam and ThailandOfficials said nearly 16,000 soldiers joined the event, including upgraded tanks, large artillery guns on vehicles, amphibious vehicles and missile systems made by a state-owned Vietnamese company.For the first time, it also organized a televised naval parade off the coast of the port city of Cam Ranh in southern Vietnam, featuring warships, submarines, helicopters and sea planes. Honor guards from China, Russia, Laos and Cambodia also joined the display, which Vietnamese state media said reflected the country’s “international friendships.” China is planning to hold aCrowds began arriving in Hanoi days in advance, and thousands camped on sidewalks Monday night to secure viewing spots. Videos of the parade went viral on social media and many gathered were in their twenties, wearing red shirts with yellow stars and cheering wildly as soldiers marched past while sipping iced boba tea. People waved the country’s flag or painted it on their faces. Giant screens at intersections broadcast the parade while “It’s something to be proud of,” said Nguyen Thi Thu Huyen, 22, who spent the night near Ba Dinh Square. “Our grandparents fought for this. Now life is better.” Vietnam’s transformation has been among Asia’s most striking. Since opening its economy in the late 1980s, the country has become a manufacturing hub for electronics, textiles, and footwear, supplying global brands like Samsung and Nike. Poverty has dropped and the middle class is growing fast.. And it has to do all of this while balancing relations with major powers and asserting sovereignty in the South China Sea, where it has overlapping claims with its largest trade partner, China.Ghosal covers the intersection of business and climate change in southeast Asia for The Associated Press. He is based out of Hanoi in Vietnam.11-year-old boy fatally shot in Houston after ‘ding dong ditch’ doorbell-ringing prank, police say
Vietnam Government General News Hanoi Asia Pacific Laos Russia World News Ho Chi Minh City
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Traveling Vietnam memorial wall comes to Downey for National Purple Heart DayCommunity members and military veterans in Downey held a special gathering for National Purple Heart Day to honor the nation's heroes and welcome a new addition to the community.
Read more »
National Dominican Day Parade lights up Midtown with song and danceThousands of New Yorkers danced along Sixth Avenue Sunday for the annual National Dominican Day Parade.
Read more »
Vietnam evacuates tens of thousands ahead of Typhoon KajikiOver 100 people killed or missing in Vietnam’s natural disasters in the first 7 months of 2025, the agriculture ministry says.
Read more »
Thousands evacuated, flights canceled as Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki to make landfallVietnam closed schools, airports, and evacuated thousands of people as it braced for powerful Typhoon Kajiki to make landfall Monday, threatening the country’s northeast with destructive winds and storm surges.
Read more »
Photos of Vietnam preparing to celebrate 80th National DayHanoi, Vietnam (AP) — Vietnam is getting ready to celebrate its 80th National Day on September 2, marking the Southeast Asian country's independence from French colonial rule in 1945.
Read more »
Photos show city balconies united under red flags for Vietnam's National DayHANOI, Vietnam (AP) — In Hanoi, Vietnam, balconies hold the city’s layers. French villas lean out with wrought-iron rails.
Read more »