Son Tra beach in the central province of Quang Ngai captivates visitors with its unspoiled beauty, fine sand, crystal-clear waters and rugged rocky outcrops. Its tranquil fishing-village charm makes it an ideal escape for nature lovers.
Replacing the familiar ivory palm leaves, Hue's iconic conical hats are being reimagined with delicate green lotus leaves and translucent tropical almond leaf skeletons, blending traditional craftsmanship with creative new materials.
Half a century after its construction, Ke Go Lake has become more than a landmark irrigation project that transformed agriculture in Ha Tinh province. Surrounded by spectacular landscapes and a rich ecosystem, it has also emerged as one of the province's most attractive eco-tourism destinations.
Contractors have mobilised thousands of workers and machines, operating around the clock in three shifts to accelerate all component projects, aiming to complete the Long Thanh International Airport in the southern city of Dong Nai by the end of 2026.
Since Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on the development of Vietnamese culture was issued, many major goals and orientations have been translated into social life. In this process, the younger generation has increasingly affirmed its important role in preserving and promoting the values of national culture.
Despite the positive headline figures, analysts caution that actual purchasing power has yet to recover fully.
As one of Vietnam’s key economic growth drivers, the manufacturing and processing industry now faces mounting pressure to move beyond a development model based on inexpensive labour, intensive energy consumption and high emissions.
The State Bank of Vietnam set the daily reference exchange rate at 25,243 VND/USD on July 16, up 10 VND from the previous day.
Deep in Son La’s Ta Xua special-use forest, the road to Lang Sang village is barely wide enough for a motorbike. But each evening, the forest comes alive with the sounds of H'Mong ethnic women learning to spell and write for the first time. For years, the village’s brightly lit literacy class has offered new hope to women long accustomed to holding hoes in the fields, not pens in a classroom.
Perched 500-680 metres above sea level in the north-central province of Quang Tri, Khe Sanh combines a cool climate with fertile basaltic red soil—ideal conditions for Arabica coffee. The distinctive terroir gives its beans a fragrant aroma, bright acidity and sweet finish. Now central Vietnam’s largest Arabica-growing area, Khe Sanh accounts for around 70% of the region’s Arabica cultivation and ranks among the country’s best-known coffee origins.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 9 attended the inauguration of the Ninh Binh branch of Viet Duc Friendship Hospital and visited the Ninh Binh branch of Bach Mai Hospital in Liem Tuyen ward, Ninh Binh province, underscoring the Government's commitment to expanding access to high-quality healthcare services and easing pressure on central-level hospitals.
Prolonged heavy rain has triggered landslides and disrupted traffic in the northern provinces of Son La and Dien Bien.
The Hue Monuments Conservation Centre, together with the Phu Xuan Ward People’s Committee and the Bach Hoa Bo Hanh Project Group, recently brought Hue’s imperial heritage to life with the Hue 2026 floral parade, themed “A confluence of Vietnamese styles.”
Constructed entirely from stone, Da Tong Church features a striking architectural style that combines elements of the traditional rong communal house and longhouse of the Central Highlands' ethnic communities. Its distinctive design and scenic setting have made it an increasingly popular attraction for both tourists and local residents.
Nestled in Phu Loc commune, Hue city, Bach Ma National Park is renowned for its spectacular landscapes, cool climate and exceptionally rich biodiversity.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended the launch ceremony for the search and recovery of martyrs’ remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City on 6 July, underscoring the Party and State's enduring commitment to honouring those who sacrificed for the nation.
Nestled in Kim Long ward, about 10 kilometres from the centre of Hue, Huyen Khong Pagoda is a renowned spiritual site in Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Restored in 1978, the pagoda is distinguished by its unique architectural style, which harmoniously combines Japanese and Indian influences with Vietnamese cultural identity and the refined aesthetics of Hue’s royal heritage.
Beneath the blazing summer sun, salt farmers in Chau Ha, Mai Phu commune of Ha Tinh province, toil from dawn until dusk to harvest pure white sea salt. Despite the relentless heat, modest incomes and the uncertainty facing this time-honoured craft, they remain steadfast in preserving one of Vietnam’s oldest coastal traditions.
Amid the pace of modern life, the traditional cultural values of Vietnam’s Khmer community continue to be preserved and passed down through generations. Within the sacred grounds of Khmer pagodas, the vibrant rhythms of Chhay-dam drums, the resonant sounds of the Pinn Peat ensemble, traditional folk dances and the masked Robam dance-drama remain enduring symbols of the community’s rich cultural identity.
Built by the French in the early 20th century, Vong Hai Observatory in Bach Ma National Park is one of Hue’s most iconic viewpoints. It offers sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding forests, Lang Co Bay, Truoi Lake and the East Sea.
Fireworks light up the skyline over downtown Ho Chi Minh City on July 2 evening as the southern metropolis celebrates the 50th anniversary of officially adopting the name of President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026).
Hanoi Museum is hosting an exhibition showcasing the capital’s development master plan for the next 100 years. The displays, located on the first and fourth floors, are open to the public from June 29 to August 29.
On the evening of July 1, Ho Chi Minh City launched a large-scale 3D mapping art programme at the headquarters of the municipal People’s Committee to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saigon–Gia Dinh being renamed Ho Chi Minh City (2 July 1976 – 2 July 2026). The projection show transformed the building’s facade into a vivid visual canvas, highlighting cultural symbols and key milestones in the city’s development as part of the anniversary celebrations.
During operations to address the aftermath of the earthquake in Playa Grande, La Guaira State, Venezuela, on June 30 (local time), the Vietnamese rescue mission, after extensive search efforts, recovered 11 bodies from the rubble and handed them over to Venezuelan authorities.
On June 30 (local time), as part of the friendship, solidarity, and cooperation between Vietnam and Venezuela, the Vietnamese delegation formally handed over more than 45 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies at the international airport in Caracas. The aid is to support Venezuela's recovery efforts following the two powerful earthquakes that struck on June 24 evening.
The 2026 Vuc-Rao Traditional Fishing Festival in Nghi Xuan commune of the central province of Ha Tinh is held to preserve and promote traditional folk cultural values closely associated with community life, attracting thousands of local residents and visitors.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, together with incumbent and former Party and State leaders, attends a nationwide conference in Hanoi on the morning of June 30 to study, disseminate and implement the Politburo’s Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW on developing the foreign-invested economy. The event also brings together representatives of foreign-invested enterprises and international business organisations, who share views on fostering a more favourable investment environment in Vietnam.
A newly discovered cave in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri stretches around 3 kilometres and features a spectacular system of stalactites along with numerous clusters of unusually large and rare cave pearls.
