Vietnam marks 80th anniversary of government establishment

Vietnam on Wednesday held a ceremony in the capital Hanoi to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the government’s establishment, reaffirming the country’s achievements and future goals, Vietnam News Agency reported.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recalled that the Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam was formed on Aug. 28, 1945, under former President Ho Chi Minh’s leadership, laying the foundation for an independent and sovereign nation.
Reviewing eight decades of development, Chinh highlighted progress in economic growth, international integration, poverty reduction, infrastructure, education, healthcare, and national defense, the report said.