Hanoi, Sept. 1 -- Eight decades after the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam, the country's journey from suffering and sacrifice to rapid growth has become an inspiration for the world.

On the occasion of the 80th National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025), Eric Van Vaerenbergh, an energy expert and lecturer at ECAM Brussels Engineering School, shared with a Vietnam News Agency correspondent in Belgium his views on Vietnam's path of resilience, achievements, and the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.

According to Van Vaerenbergh, modern Vietnamese history is a rare example of the determination and spirit of a nation. After enormous sacrifices for independence, the country endured th...