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Phu The cake preserves traditional flavour of Bac Ninh
Phu The cake, one of the most iconic specialties of Vietnamese weddings, has long been a cultural symbol of Bac Ninh.
PM highlights legacy of late PM Pham Van Dong
A ceremony was held in Mo Duc commune in the central province of Quang Ngai on March 1 to mark the 120th birth anniversary of late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong, with Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attending.
Vietnam remains bright spot in Asia Pacific property landscape
With a solid macroeconomic foundation, rising incomes, and sustained foreign direct investment inflows, Vietnam is expected to remain a bright spot in the Asia - Pacific real estate landscape.
Hue heritage tourism puts community at the centre
Hue has strong potential to develop its service and tourism sectors thanks to its rich heritage, scenic landscapes and traditional craft villages. The city offers a wide range of tourism products. However, many remain small in scale and lack distinctive appeal. To address this, Hue is working to strengthen the role of local communities, making residents the true custodians of heritage.
Da Nang restructures fishing fleet to protect coastal resources
Da Nang is drafting a resolution to overhaul its fisheries sector in the 2026–2030 period. The policy focuses on reducing nearshore vessels, supporting vocational transitions, and modernising the fleet to ensure sustainable livelihoods and protect coastal resources.
Tran Quoc pagoda in Hanoi draws crowds in early spring
Tran Quoc pagoda is widely regarded as the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, with a history spanning more than 1,500 years. Long considered a sacred site, it draws large numbers of residents and visitors each spring who come to pay homage, pray for peace and blessings, and admire the poetic scenery surrounding the ancient sanctuary.
Top legislator inspects election preparations in Nghe An
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who also serves as Chairman of the National Election Council, has urged the central province of Nghe An to ensure voter lists are compiled accurately, fully and on schedule, given its large size and diverse conditions.
Spring Stories book tells Vietnamese flavour
As spring arrives, many people seek to slow down and return to enduring values - the customs, traditions, arts and stories that shape the soul of the nation. The Spring Stories book was compiled by a group of authors to take readers on a gentle yet profound journey through Vietnamese culture.
Witnessing the “Golden Buddha” Statue at Ba Den Mountain, Tay Ninh
The Konagamana Buddha Statue is enshrined in many well-known Buddhist countries around the world. In Vietnam, however, visitors can only pay homage to this particularly majestic “Golden Buddha” at Ba Den Mountain in the southern province of Tay Ninh.
Resolution 79 expected to unlock Vietnam’s potential in 2026
The year 2026 opens with multiple positive signals. Vietnam has been officially upgraded to Emerging Market status by FTSE Russell.
Total retail sales of goods, service revenue up 9.3% in January
Vietnam’s total retail sales of goods and consumer service revenue in January was estimated at 632.4 trillion VND (24.43 billion USD), up 2.6% month-on-month and 9.3% year-on-year, according to newly released data from the National Statistics Office under the Ministry of Finance.
Thai Nguyen’s above-the-clouds sunrise hotspot
Perched more than 1,000 metres above sea level, Don Den in Ba Be commune, Thai Nguyen province, is fast becoming a magnet for nature lovers and cloud chasers. Though still a newly emerging destination without professional tourism services, the site continues to attract large numbers of visitors thanks to its pristine landscapes and peaceful charm.
Party leader urges patient-centred healthcare
The health sector must remain steadfast in the ultimate goal of universal health coverage, ensuring every citizen has timely and equitable access to quality medical services, with no one left behind due to geographical, economic or social barriers, Party General Secretary To Lam has stressed.
Offshore workers in Ho Chi Minh City take part in early voting
On February 26, hundreds of voters working long-term assignments offshore took part in early voting, exercising both their right and civic duty to elect deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels of Ho Chi Minh City for the 2026-2031 term.
Ho Chi Minh’s enduring vision of ballot’s power
President Ho Chi Minh’s imprint on the election of the first National Assembly in 1946 remains vivid in the memory of millions. His views continue to hold enduring value today, offering lasting lessons for future generations in organising elections and building a National Assembly that serves as the highest representative body of the people and the supreme organ of state power.
Resolution 72 helps bring healthcare closer to people
Vietnam is entering a period of rapid population ageing. Against this backdrop, Resolution 72 calls for breakthrough action: not only improving treatment quality, but reorganising the healthcare system so that people can access services earlier, more conveniently and more equitably.
Village elders play key role in elections in border areas
In remote border villages of the central province of Ha Tinh, home to the Chut ethnic minority, each election is not only the exercise of a civic right but also a major community event. In these still-challenging areas, village elders, heads and other respected figures play a pivotal role in bringing the Party’s guidelines and the State’s policies and laws closer to the people.
Second chances: Inside Vietnam’s transplant success stories
Vietnamese medicine is no longer merely attempting high-end procedures. It is mastering modern transplant technology with growing confidence, professional coordination and strong community support for organ donation.
Election results must be announced no later than March 25: NA Chairman
National Assembly (NA) Chairman Tran Thanh Man, who is also Chairman of the National Election Council (NEC), has stressed the need to organise voting and ballot counting in a strict and objective manner, and to announce general election results on schedule, no later than March 25.
Party leader outlines strategic directions in meeting with Hanoi voters
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee To Lam attended a meeting on February 26 between Hanoi’s voters and candidates for deputies to the 16th National Assembly for the 2026–2031 term in election constituency No. 1, where he set out major strategic orientations focused on international integration, education reform, environment protection and innovation.