Outstanding domestic and international events on August 30

DOMESTIC

On August 30, on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024), a delegation of the Party Central Committee, the National Assembly, the President, the Government, the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front, along with ministries, branches and Hanoi City visited President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and laid a wreath at the Monument to Heroes and Martyrs on Bac Son Street.In the picture:Party and State leaders and former leaders pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh.Photo: An Dang - VNA

On August 30, at the Party Central Committee Headquarters, General Secretary and President To Lam chaired a meeting of the Politburo and the Secretariat to give comments on the following documents: Draft Political Report to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress; Summary Report on a number of theoretical and practical issues on the socialist-oriented renovation process in Vietnam over the past 40 years and a number of other contents to be submitted to the 10th Conference of the 13th Central Committee.In the picture:General Secretary and President To Lam chaired the meeting of the Politburo and Secretariat.Photo: Tri Dung - VNA

On August 30, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended the groundbreaking ceremony of the National Exhibition and Fair Center in Dong Anh district, Hanoi, invested by Vingroup, to celebrate the 79th anniversary of the National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam (September 2, 1945 - September 2, 2024) and the 70th anniversary of the Liberation of the Capital (October 10, 1954 - October 10, 2024).In the picture:Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and delegates performed the groundbreaking ceremony of the National Exhibition and Fair Center.Photo: Duong Giang-VNA

On August 30, at the President Ho Chi Minh Relic Site (Presidential Palace), the Central Propaganda Department and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism directed the organization of the opening of the national exhibition "President Ho Chi Minh's Testament - eternal value and vitality", on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the implementation of President Ho Chi Minh's Testament (1969-2024) and the 55th anniversary of his death (September 2, 1969 - September 2, 2024).In the picture:Delegates visit the exhibition.Photo: VNA

On August 30, Hung Vuong Hospital in Ho Chi Minh City received the ACHSI (Australian Council on Healthcare Standards International) International Hospital Certification. This is the first public hospital in Vietnam to receive this certification.In the picture:Hung Vuong Hospital leaders received certification from ACHSI Organization.Photo: Dinh Hang - VNA

On August 30, Da Nang City held the opening ceremony of the Da Nang Innovation and Startup Festival - SURF 2024 with the theme "Reaching Creativity - Connecting the World" and the message "Da Nang - City of Innovation and Creativity". The festival included many events such as: 4 online and in-person scientific seminars on innovative startup activities; awarding of the Innovative Startup Competition; activities to present ideas, call for investment capital; launching the Da Nang - Singapore Innovation Space and exhibition of innovative startup products...In the picture:Delegates perform the opening ceremony of Danang Innovation and Startup Festival - SURF 2024.Photo: Quoc Dung - VNA

On August 30, in Quang Ngai City, the People's Committee of Quang Ngai Province coordinated with the US Embassy in Vietnam to organize the closing ceremony of the Pacific Partnership and Pacific Angel Program 2024 (PP&PA-24). The Pacific Partnership and Pacific Angel Program 2024 includes 4 groups of activities: Construction, Health, Community Exchange, and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. The program in Quang Ngai focuses on health missions, recognizing the basic need to improve the health of communities.In the picture:The Ministry of Foreign Affairs awarded 25 scholarships to disadvantaged but studious students of Tinh Khe Primary School.Photo: Dinh Huong - VNA

INTERNATIONAL

A recent report by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) shows that Iran has continued to significantly increase its stockpile of enriched uranium, approaching the level needed to build a nuclear weapon. The AP news agency quoted the report as saying that Iran now possesses 164.7 kg of enriched uranium with a purity of up to 60%. This figure is an increase of 22.6 kg compared to the previous report in May.In the picture:Inside an Iranian nuclear facility.Photo: IRNA/VNA

At least three people were killed and 78 injured by Typhoon Shanshan, Japanese authorities said on August 30. About 125,000 households in seven prefectures in southwestern Kyushu were without power, while rail and air services continued to be disrupted in many areas of Japan.In the picture:Landslide scene after heavy rain due to the impact of typhoon Shanshan in Gamagori, Aichi prefecture.Photo: Kyodo/VNA

According to the latest update from the Paris 2024 Paralympic medal tally in France, as of August 30, the Chinese sports delegation is temporarily leading with 4 gold medals and 1 silver medal. Ranked in 2nd place is England with 2 gold medals, 3 silver medals and 1 bronze medal.In the picture:China's Wang Xiaomei wins gold medal in women's 3,000m individual pursuit track cycling C1–3 at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.Photo: THX/TTXVN