Drug crimes are becoming increasingly sophisticated and transnational, with criminal organisations making extensive use of digital technology. The fight against drugs must therefore undergo fundamental changes in both mindset and methods, said Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra.
A highlight of Kids Fest 2026 is an interactive experience zone inspired by a Rubik's Cube, with six colourful sections representing creativity, arts, sports, knowledge, the environment, and family and global integration.
Reaffirming the Vietnamese Party and State's consistent policy of placing children at the centre of national development, Tra stressed that children are a top priority and a vital resource for the country's future.
As Hanoi continues to advance social housing programmes, renovate ageing apartment complexes and promote transit-oriented urban development (TOD), expanding the rental housing stock is set to become a key pillar of its housing strategy.
The celebrations will feature five high-altitude fireworks sites combined with low-altitude displays, together with low-altitude fireworks at 11 additional locations to serve residents and visitors across the city.
Enriching on-site visitor experiences and redesigning itineraries to create more distinctive tour products are delivering what industry observers describe as “dual benefits” – responding to growing demand for experiential and sustainable travel while reducing transportation costs and creating fresh appeal for the summer tourism season.