Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June 10 hosted a reception for 100 individuals featured in Vietnam Television (VTV)'s Good Deeds programme, affirming that every act of kindness today is a vivid expression of patriotic emulation.
Recent developments have demonstrated that policies shaped through listening to public opinion have become a powerful source of social consensus and public trust, enabling the Party, the State and the people to work together toward more ambitious goals and a longer-term vision for national development.
In recent years, bilateral defence cooperation between Vietnam and the US has been implemented effectively and pragmatically, in line with the overall relationship.
A good deed today is itself a vivid expression of patriotic emulation, the leader said, noting that patriotism is demonstrated not only during historic moments but also through responsible actions, humane gestures and contributions to society.
The awards serve not only as recognition of the enduring dedication and contributions of journalists, but also as an opportunity to reaffirm the role of the press in conveying positive and benevolent messages.
Each unit of donated blood represents more than a medical resource, he said, offering renewed life, hope and survival opportunities for patients in critical condition while strengthening community bonds and contributing to public health protection and care, he stated.
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.
Season after season, farmers across the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s largest rice-producing region, cultivate rice from sowing to harvest, sustaining a centuries-old agricultural tradition that blankets the landscape in vast expanses of lush green and golden fields.
Vietnamese cuisine has continued to make its mark on the global culinary map, with the number of Michelin-starred restaurants in the country reaching double digits for the first time.
The “Mrs Ao Dai Europe 2026” pageant not only celebrated the beauty of Vietnamese women but also helped strengthen the bridge of friendship between Vietnam and the Czech Republic, while further promoting Vietnamese cultural values to the international community.
Amid the pace of modern life, the traditional cultural values of ethnic communities continue to be preserved and passed down in the border highlands of Pa Vay Su commune, in the northern province of Tuyen Quang. Through songs, dances and a growing passion for learning about their heritage, local students are helping keep their cultural identity alive.
Sargassum ecosystems (a genus of large golden-brown seaweed) in Van Tuong and Dong Son communes, the central coastal province of Quang Ngai are facing growing threats from uncontrolled harvesting, jeopardising biodiversity and the sustainability of local marine resources.
Hanoi’s 100-year master plan, approved under Decision No. 2512/QD-UBND, sets out to modernise and standardise education infrastructure, prioritising high-demand urban and industrial areas while aiming to eliminate school shortages.
The recognition marks the third UNESCO accolade for Phong Nha – Ke Bang, which was inscribed as a World Natural Heritage Site in 2003 and again in 2015. The latest designation highlights the park's global ecological significance while opening new prospects for conservation and sustainable development.
In the appeal, the VFF Central Committee's Presidium noted that environmental protection has been identified by the Party and State as a strategic priority. The 14th National Party Congress highlighted the need to harmonise economic, cultural and social development with environmental protection and improvements in living standards.
Dong Ho folk paintings, known for their rustic palette of white “điệp” paper, bamboo leaves and red stone pigments, once captured the simple stories of rural Vietnamese life through traditional woodblock carving. However, for many young people today, this art form exists mainly in textbooks and museums. With the aim of bringing Dong Ho paintings closer to contemporary life, a project has been launched featuring a range of creative activities for young audiences.
Far from the bustle of mass tourism, the area captivates visitors with its pristine beauty, unhurried pace of life and legends passed down through generations.
As the rice harvest season nears, Son La province’s terraced fields glow in hues of gold and green, offering a stunning panorama that highlights the beauty and tranquillity of Vietnam’s northwestern highlands.
Hanoi has approved a master plan with a 100-year vision, setting the course for the capital’s long-term development through 2085 and beyond.
The elderly should be viewed not merely as policy beneficiaries but as participants in development, with conditions created for them to continue making contributions according to their health, abilities, experience and aspirations.
