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.
The programme included the opening of a thematic exhibition, the launch of the bilingual Vietnamese–French photo book on Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh and France, a ceremony to receive archival photographs donated by overseas Vietnamese families who welcomed the late Vietnamese leader during his 1946 visit to the European country, and an artistic performance dedicated to his life and legacy.
More than a century after young patriot Nguyen Tat Thanh set foot in the Egyptian port city of Port Said during his journey to seek a path for national salvation, that historic stop continues to be remembered by Egyptian scholars and politicians as a significant milestone in the revolutionary life of President Ho Chi Minh.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, his spouse and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation on May 30 laid flowers in tribute to President Ho Chi Minh at the statue and memorial plaque dedicated to him within the campus of the Asian Civilisations Museum, as part of the leader’s state visit to Singapore and attendance at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 25 received Palestinian Ambassador to Vietnam Saadi Salama, who paid a farewell courtesy call at the end of his tenure.
The 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026-2031 term opened in Hanoi on June 25. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended the opening session and delivered a keynote address.
China remains the largest export market for Vietnam’s agricultural products while also acting as a strategic partner with considerable influence in regional agri-food value chains.
Once a traditional craft village facing the risk of decline, Ha Trao Village in Ninh Binh Province is breathing new life into its long-standing mulberry cultivation, silkworm rearing and silk weaving traditions through a cooperative model linked with experiential tourism. The initiative not only creates sustainable livelihoods for local residents but also helps revive the silk production chain, build the Hoa Lu Silk brand and promote traditional cultural values to a wider audience.
A wide range of Vietnamese products are being showcased at the 57th Algiers International Fair, held in the Algerian capital from June 22 to 27.
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam chaired the second meeting of the Central Military Commission for the 2025-2030 term in Hanoi on June 24, during which he emphasised the need for breakthroughs in building a revolutionary, regular, elite and modern military by stepping up the development of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation.
