Hanoi, Sept. 17 -- The transformation of Vietnam over the past eight decades is a testament to the nation's strength and determination, British officials said at a celebration in London marking the 80th anniversary of Vietnam's National Day and the 15th anniversary of the Vietnam - UK Strategic Partnership.

Speaking at the September 16 event, hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in the UK and chaired by Ambassador Do Minh Hung, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State Seema Malhotra, praised Vietnam's journey from post-war reconstruction to one of the world's fastest-growing economies, saying "Vietnam has proven that anything is possible with vision, unity, and determination.

The ceremony was attended by senior Vietnamese and UK leaders, alon...