As summer rains nourish Mu Cang Chai in the northwestern mountainous province of Lao Cai, the terraced rice fields shimmer under golden sunlight, creating a vivid natural landscape that attracts visitors.
A ceremony was recently held at the Ministry of Public Security headquarters to launch a nationwide campaign to collect DNA samples from relatives of unidentified martyrs. The campaign is among a series of activities under the 500-day campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of martyrs’ remains.
Vietnam’s election of its first-ever judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) reflects not only the international community’s confidence in the country’s responsible and constructive contributions to global affairs, but also the growing stature of Vietnam’s international legal profession and the expertise of its legal scholars. These views were shared by Vietnamese diplomats and international experts in interviews with the Vietnam News Agency.
Having participated in the humanitarian mission to Myanmar in 2025, Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Hong Duong has fully prepared his personal gear, specialised equipment, medicines and essential supplies ahead of departure. He is ready to join the Vietnamese delegation to support disaster relief efforts in Venezuela.
A series of events honouring President Ho Chi Minh has been held in Montreuil, France, marking the 115th anniversary of his departure to seek a path for national salvation and the 80th anniversary of his visit to France as a guest of the French government.
Vietnam is scheduled to launch a national housing and real estate market information system on July 1, assigning each property a unique identification code to improve market transparency, enhance state management and curb speculation, according to the Ministry of Construction.
Minister of Finance Ngo Van Tuan highlighted OECD’s technical support for the ministry in improving the tax system to enhance transparency in line with international standards, supporting capital market development, and strengthening corporate governance capacity across both private enterprises and state-owned enterprises.
Speaking to French business and financial news channel BFM Business, Mickaël Driol, CEO of Mekong Partners, noted that amid global trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainty, multinational companies are increasingly diversifying their supply chains, with Vietnam emerging as a key beneficiary of this trend.
The Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 officially opened on June 26 under the theme Colours of Hanoi Lotus, celebrating not only the flower’s beauty but also the rich cultural heritage built around it over generations.
Following two powerful earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24, 2026, causing severe casualties and widespread damage, the Vietnam People's Army has established a humanitarian assistance and disaster relief mission to support the Venezuelan people.
In recent years, the application of science and technology has been playing an increasingly important role in agricultural production in the northwestern province of Dien Bien, helping improve productivity, product quality and sustainability.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung recently signed Decision No. 1033, approving the National Digital Economy and Digital Society Development Programme for the 2026-2030 period. The programme establishes a dynamic digital economy driven by digital platforms, big data, and AI.
Amid the natural forest ecosystem of Ba Den mountain in Tay Ninh province, troops of black-shanked douc langurs have been recorded living stably, contributing to the rich biodiversity value of the forest.
Young people across the country must become more resolute in their ideals, more self-reliant in their studies and work, more pioneering in innovation, stronger in their aspiration to contribute, and more proactive in mastering their own future and that of the nation. That was the directive issued on June 25 in Hanoi by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, as he attended and delivered a keynote address at the opening of the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026-31 term.
Continuing its efforts to promote national culture and products, the Vietnam Coffee Festival in Singapore 2026 took place on June 26 at the premises of the Embassy of Vietnam in Singapore in a vibrant atmosphere.
Institutional reform is needed to unlock resources and drive innovation, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said while chairing the Government’s meeting on law building in Hanoi on June 27.
Vietnamese folk paintings, particularly the Four-scroll woodblock prints genre, are among the country’s most treasured artistic legacies. Over six decades, the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has built a collection of nearly 2,500 folk paintings, including almost 100 complete sets.
In Binh Khanh commune of Ho Chi Minh City, harvesting sap from nipa palms is creating a new source of income for local residents while helping protect mangrove ecosystems and strengthen climate resilience.
Vietnam’s election of its first-ever judge to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea has drawn praise from international experts, who describe it as a milestone reflecting the country’s growing international standing and legal expertise.
Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed a decision approving the Programme for Digital Economy and Digital Society Development for 2026-2030, setting an ambitious target that digital economy accounts for around 30% of Vietnam’s gross domestic product (GDP) by 2030.
From the old trading hub of Ben Nghe and Saigon Port to Cat Lai, Hiep Phuoc and Cai Mep-Thi Vai ports, the aspiration to develop Can Gio Port reflects Ho Chi Minh City’s journey of expansion towards the sea.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called on Vietnam’s youth to embrace a new spirit of responsibility and dedication, urging them to think broader, learn faster, work better and contribute more to the nation’s development.
More than 500 doctors, nurses and staff of Bach Mai Hospital travelled to its Ninh Binh campus on June 26 aboard a dedicated train service for healthcare workers.
Once struggling with food shortages, Ho Chi Minh City has evolved into Vietnam's most dynamic commercial hub through decades of reform, innovation and pioneering market policies.
The 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union concluded on June 25 after two days of intensive and responsible working sessions.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam hosted a reception in Hanoi on June 25 for outgoing Korean Ambassador to Vietnam Choi Young-sam.
In 2001, the Vietnamese Government designated June 26 each year as National Day for Drug Prevention and Control, aligning with the United Nations General Assembly’s 1987 decision and demonstrating Vietnam’s commitment to strengthening international cooperation in drug prevention and control. In Vietnam, June 26 serves as the focal point of the Action Month for Drug Prevention and Control, marked by nationwide communication campaigns and practical activities with broad public participation, reaffirming the country’s determination to resolutely combat drug threat.
Hanoi held a groundbreaking ceremony for five urban railway lines and three rental housing projects across the city on June 22. This is the largest package of infrastructure and social housing projects the capital has ever undertaken, marking an important shift from the stage of preparing mechanisms and policies to the stage of implementation and the realisation of the Government’s major development directions for Hanoi.
