Parade formations at Ba Dinh square (Photo: Quang Trung/VOV)

Major outlets including The Straits Times (Singapore), New Straits Times (Malaysia), The Laotian Times (Laos), Cuba’s Granma, and news agencies such as Reuters, AP, AFP, and Al Jazeera emphasized that the military parade was a large-scale showcase, reaffirming Vietnam’s historical milestones and development path.

Russian Armed Forces participate in the parade. (Photo: Duong Thuat/VOV)

Reports from AFP and AP described the vibrant atmosphere with thousands of people lining the streets to witness the largest parade in decades, featuring powerful military formations and modern equipment. AP noted the participation of honor guards from China, Russia, Laos, and Cambodia, highlighting Vietnam’s international friendships.

Reuters called it a huge military parade, the largest parade in decades, capturing the festive spirit of Hanoi with streets adorned with red flags. It also highlighted a range of celebratory activities, including an exhibition of socio-economic achievements, reflecting national unity and aspirations for progress.

People are excited as the parade formations pass the streets. (Photo: VOV)

Regional coverage, such as by The Straits Times, focused on the display of military hardware, underlining Vietnam’s commitment to military modernization. From Latin America, Cuba’s Granma praised the unity, strength, and resilience of the Vietnamese people over the past 80 years.

Al Jazeera reported that tens of thousands gathered in Hanoi, reflecting strong patriotic spirit. The media’s coverage highlighted the parade at Ba Dinh Square—where President Ho Chi Minh proclaimed independence in 1945 as a proud display of Vietnam’s achievements and ambitions in the era of global integration.