The parade comprised military and police formations marching in unison across the historic square, accompanied by large-scale displays of weapons, equipment, aircraft, and naval vessels at sea, set to resounding military music under autumn skies filled with fluttering red flags and yellow stars.

From September 1 to 3, museums under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, along with the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism and the Vietnam Contemporary Arts Theatre, will welcome visitors free of charge.

With strategic steps to improve visa policies towards greater openness and flexibility, Viet Nam is facing a wide-open opportunity to welcome the growth wave of international visitor. This contributes to realising the goal of both quantity and quality development, quickly turning tourism into a spearhead economic sector.

The northern province of Quang Ninh is ramping up efforts to position itself as a leading regional and international tourism centre by 2030 by placing tourism at the forefront of its economic development strategy, according to industry insiders.

Over 21.58 million visitors came to the capital between January and August, a 13.9% increase year-on-year, as tourism was buoyed by celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day (September 2).