Covering nearly 30 hectares, Bau Da wetland forest is home to a rich ecosystem of native flora and fauna. For generations, residents of Hoa Thinh commune, Dak Lak province have relied on the forest for their livelihoods, harvesting aquatic resources while protecting it as a vital ecological asset.
Instead of spending weekends at cafés or entertainment venues, many young people are heading to Tram Chim National Park for a different kind of getaway. A short boat ride reveals the vast green landscapes of the Mekong delta province of Dong Thap.
The Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is taking various measures to sustainably restore its wetland ecosystem. As a result, flocks of thousands of birds and storks have returned to the wetlands there.
Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is making concerted efforts to revise its wetland ecosystem in a sustainable manner. Proper hydrological regulation is considered the key factor in enabling local flora and fauna to gradually recover and thrive. Beyond storing and regulating water, the ecosystem also forms a foundation for sustainable socio-economic development in the locality.
With its strategic location at the heart of the northern key economic region, comprehensive infrastructure, favourable investment environment and determination to become a centrally governed city, Bac Ninh province is opening up new development opportunities and strengthening confidence and expectations among the foreign business community.
The first extraordinary session of the 16th National Assembly opened on August 3, with lawmakers set to consider and adopt a broad range of important measures, including 15 laws, four resolutions, a resolution on the establishment of Quang Ninh and Bac Ninh cities, and personnel matters.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man reaffirmed on August 3 that the institutional framework must not become a bottleneck to Vietnam’s rapid and sustainable development, underscoring the country’s continued efforts to reform its legal and institutional systems through a renewed legislative mindset and the accelerated application of technology and digital transformation.
With just one month remaining in its deployment, Vietnam’s Engineering Company Rotation 4 is preparing to conclude its nearly year-long mission with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Through vital infrastructure projects, the Vietnamese peacekeepers have not only supported the Mission’s operations but also helped improve mobility, livelihoods and daily life for local communities.
For more than eight centuries, the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long served as the capital of Dai Viet (Great Viet) - the former name of Vietnam.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man on August 2 called for laws to be effectively implemented from the first day they take effect, stressing that high-quality legislation is vital to removing institutional bottlenecks and driving national development.
As many traditional crafts of Vietnam's ethnic minority groups face the risk of disappearing amid rapid social change, Lu women in Khun Ha commune, Lai Chau province, continue to work at their looms, preserving their brocade weaving tradition while turning it into a distinctive cultural product.
To achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2050, Vietnam will require substantial capital for green projects, the circular economy and ESG transition. In this context, refining policy mechanisms, expanding the green finance ecosystem and creating stronger incentives for businesses to transition are seen as breakthrough solutions to accelerate the development of green credit in the years ahead.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on August 1 urged Vietnam's diplomatic sector to play a pioneering role by strengthening strategic research, improving forecasting, providing sound policy advice and taking timely action to safeguard national interests and support development.
Hue is giving the “ao dai” a new lease of life. Through conservation, restoration and creative initiatives, the traditional dress is returning to everyday life while reinforcing the city’s reputation as Vietnam's “Capital of Ao dai.”
Amid rapid global change and intensifying strategic competition among major powers, the Communist Party of Vietnam's Resolution No. 06 is providing fresh momentum for the country's foreign affairs, helping elevate Vietnam's international standing while expanding new opportunities for national development.
Vietnam needs stronger measures to sustain export growth in the second half of 2026, as businesses face rising costs, trade barriers and increasing competition, experts have said.
Several Japanese newspapers and television networks have published reports and images highlighting the courageous actions of five Vietnamese workers who helped rescue a 90-year-old woman from a house that collapsed during the earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture. The reports also praised the Vietnamese community’s spirit of mutual support and solidarity with local residents.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang chaired a roundtable with leading Dutch businesses in Amsterdam, attended by representatives of government agencies, financial institutions, business associations and major corporations.
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on July 31 launched a nationwide competition to design the official logo and visual identity for APEC Vietnam 2027.
Nestled in the heart of the Central Highlands, the Dak Nong UNESCO Global Geopark, now part of Lam Dong province, is often described as a vast open-air museum, where outstanding geological, natural and cultural values come together.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called for a fundamental shift from “simple labour” to “creative labour”, describing it as the core objective of the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57 and a key driver of Vietnam’s next development phase.
Vietnam and New Zealand have significant untapped potential to expand cooperation in trade and investment, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said while receiving New Zealand Ambassador to Vietnam Caroline Beresford in Hanoi on July 30.
Throughout his life, President Ho Chi Minh regarded people as both the goal and driving force of the revolutionary cause. Every policy and guideline, he believed, should serve the people's well-being. His greatest aspiration was that "everyone has enough food and clothing, and everyone has access to education." This reflected not only his desire to improve living standards but also his vision of developing well-rounded individuals with knowledge, morality, integrity, and a strong sense of social responsibility.
Following its administrative merger, Ho Chi Minh City has gained greater room for development, reinforcing its role as Vietnam's economic engine. In this new era, the city is unlocking a strategic growth driver - the Cai Mep Ha Free Trade Zone (FTZ), a gateway to the global maritime economy.
