Prime Minister Le Minh Hung had bilateral receptions for General Director of Zarubezhneft Sergey Kudryashov and Director General of Rosatom Alexey Likhachev in Kazan, Russia, on June 17, on the sidelines of the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations.
Vietnam particularly welcomes and stands ready to facilitate deeper cooperation with Russian enterprises in areas such as artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, digital education, and digital healthcare.
On the occasion of his participation in the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with staff of Vietnamese representative agencies and members of the Vietnamese community in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on June 17 morning (local time).
As part of his trip to Russia to attend the ASEAN – Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN –Russia relations, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended and delivered a speech at the opening session of the Russia – ASEAN Business Forum in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on the morning of June 17 (local time).
As part of his trip to Russia to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung visited the Tatarstan socio-economic potential exhibition in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on the morning of June 17 (local time).
During missions to search for and recover the remains of fallen soldiers at the Vi Xuyen battlefield, officers and soldiers of the Tuyen Quang team for the search and recovery of martyrs’ remains constantly face significant challenges. Many suspected burial sites are located in rugged and hazardous terrain beyond areas that have been cleared of landmines and unexploded ordnances, posing serious safety risks during access and field surveys.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on June 19 officially launched “Chuyen dong so” (Digital Transformation Updates), a dedicated, modern and user-friendly information portal covering science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. The new platform, available at http://chuyendongso.vnanet.vn, was unveiled at the 2026 National Press Festival that opened in Hai Phong city on the same day.
Clusters of delicate white blossoms stand out against the dark green foliage of the “phong ba” tree (Heliotropium foertherianum), creating a striking landscape on Ly Son island. The hardy coastal species is widely regarded as a symbol of the resilience and enduring spirit of Vietnam’s island communities.
During his trip to attend the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of relations, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Kazan, the Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation, on June 18 (local time).
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation to attend the plenary session of the ASEAN – Russia Commemorative Summit marking 35 years of relations in Kazan, the capital of Russia’s Republic of Tatarstan, on June 18.
The 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) for the 2026–2031 term officially opened on June 18 at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi. The Congress brings together 793 official delegates, who are outstanding women representing different social groups, ethnic communities, religions, professional sectors, and regions across the country.
Once heavily polluted and lined with makeshift housing, the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe and Tau Hu - Ben Nghe canals have been revitalised into green spaces that enhance the urban landscape and quality of life in Ho Chi Minh City.
On the occasion of attending the ASEAN–Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN–Russia relations, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended the Vietnam–Russia trade and investment connectivity programme in Kazan, the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, on June 17 afternoon (local time).
Poetry and literary inscriptions adorning the royal architecture of Hue comprise poems, prose works, parallel sentences and calligraphic panels in classical Chinese characters. Drawn from literary works created during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945), they together form a unique “Museum of Poetry”.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, leading a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, arrived in Kazan, the Republic of Tatarstan of the Russian Federation, on the afternoon of June 16, 2026 (local time) to attend the ASEAN - Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN - Russia relations and engage in bilateral activities from June 16 to 18 at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin.
At the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung led a high-level Vietnamese delegation departing Hanoi on the morning of June 16 for Kazan in the Russian Federation to attend the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit marking the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Russia relations and engage in bilateral activities from June 16 to 18.
Ho Chi Minh Square is one of the largest and most remarkable monuments dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh in Russia, standing as a lasting symbol of friendship between Vietnam and Russia.
While many traditional art forms are at risk of fading away, Xam, a traditional form of blind buskers’ singing in Yen Tu commune, Ninh Binh province, continues to thrive thanks to the dedication, passion and commitment of those devoted to preserving this unique cultural heritage.
Making use of the abundant bulrush grass that grows along the Vietnam-Cambodia border in the Mekong Delta province of An Giang, local residents have developed a wide range of handicrafts, including handbags, baskets, wallets, household and decorative items. The craft has created jobs, boosted incomes, and contributed to improving local livelihoods and living standards.
With its distinctive Japanese-inspired architecture, Minh Thanh Pagoda in Hoi Phu ward (former Pleiku city) is a must-visit destination for travellers exploring Gia Lai province in Vietnam's Central Highlands.
Since late April 2026, nearly 5,000 trees have been planted by domestic and international visitors along tourist routes across the Dong Van Karst Plateau, Vietnam’s first UNESCO Global Geopark, in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang.
Making lotus tea requires great care and precision. Before dawn, artisans select lotus flowers that meet strict standards, carefully place tea leaves inside the white blossoms, and leave them there throughout the day so the tea can absorb the lotus fragrance.
Lak Lake in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak features numerous epics of the indigenous M’Nong people, including a tale of orphan Lak Lieng and a sacred giant eel, believed to bring water and sustain life in the village.
The third ASEAN Future Forum opened in Hanoi on the morning of June 9, bringing together senior leaders from across the region to discuss ASEAN’s future development and cooperation. Vietnamese Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended the opening session alongside Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet, Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul, and Prime Minister of Timor-Leste Kay Rala Xanana Gusmão.
UNESCO has officially designated Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri province as a World Biosphere Reserve, its third international recognition from the organisation. The designation was announced at the 38th session of the MAB International Coordinating Council (MAB-ICC) recently held in Hernandarias, Paraguay, following the park’s inscriptions as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2003 and 2015.
