Vietnam News Today (Sep. 3): US supports strong, prosperous, independent, resilient Vietnam: Secretary of State; President Ho Chi Minh's far-sighted vision in Declaration of Independence; International friends want to strengthen cooperation with Vietnam; Vietnam preserving global geoparks.

Khaleej Times of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) earlier this week ran an article saying Vietnam has been thriving to become a key player in Southeast Asia after 75 years of independence.

Vietnam National Independence Day, the annual signigicant event dating back to September 2^nd, 1945, holds a special place in the heart of every Vietnamese. The Declaration of Independence is an important symbol of the event.

The 4000-year-of-old Vietnam has a long-standing history, rich culture crystalizing from the ardent patriotism of generations of Vietnamese people. When it comes to Vietnam, besides Ao Dai, lotus, Pho, etc. the country's national flag, emblem, national anthem and the Declaration of Independence are also must-mentioned symbols.