(250820) -- HANOI, Aug. 20, 2025 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Aug. 20, 2025 shows decorations for the 80th anniversary of the National Day at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Vietnam is finalizing preparations for the grand celebration and military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the National Day, scheduled for Sept. 2 at Ba Dinh Square in the capital Hanoi.

TO GO WITH "Roundup: Vietnam in final preparations for 80th National Day parade" (VNA/Handout via Xinhua)