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70 Years of Vietnamese Doctors': Primary healthcare – Backbone of health system

70 Years of Vietnamese Doctors': Primary healthcare – Backbone of health system

Primary healthcare in Vietnam is regarded as the foundation and backbone of the health system. It serves as the frontline and "gatekeeper" of healthcare, providing the closest and most direct access to communities. It enhances people's access to medical services at the grassroots level, ensures healthcare equity, and minimises treatment costs for citizens.

Trieu Khuc village men perform traditional ‘Con Di Danh Bong’ dance

Trieu Khuc village men perform traditional ‘Con Di Danh Bong’ dance

The Trieu Khuc village festival (Thanh Tri district, Hanoi) is one of the capital's traditional festivals, deeply rooted in history and spiritual culture. Recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2020, its most distinctive highlight is the "Con Di Danh Bong" dance—an ancient performance where young men dress as women.

People flock to pagodas for Nguyen Tieu Festival

People flock to pagodas for Nguyen Tieu Festival

According to folk beliefs, the Nguyen Tieu Festival marks the first full moon of the new year, symbolising purity and renewal in the warm, vibrant spring air. Many places hold festivals on this day to pray for favorable weather in the year ahead. People also visit pagodas, release animals in acts of kindness, and seek blessings for peace and prosperity.

Unique "mock King procession" ritual at Sai Temple Festival

Unique "mock King procession" ritual at Sai Temple Festival

Every year, on the 11th day of the first lunar month, which falls on February 8 this year, Thuy Loi village (Thuy Lam commune, Dong Anh district, Hanoi) holds the Sai Temple Festival, featuring the unique "mock King procession" ritual. 

State President Luong Cuong holds a working session with the Presidential Office on February 10. (Photo: VNA)

State leader works with Presidential Office on judicial affairs

On the amnesty policy, State President Luong Cuong reaffirmed that granting clemency on the occasion of major national holidays in 2025 reflects the Party and State’s humanitarian approach, encouraging rehabilitation and reintegration of ex-offenders into society.

Preserving Thai ethnic brocade weaving

Preserving Thai ethnic brocade weaving

The Thai ethnic group, one of the three largest communities in Dien Bien province alongside the H’Mong and Vietnamese, is known for its distinctive traditional attire, including fitted blouses and embroidered headscarves. As this centuries-old craft faces decline, elderly artisans continue to pass down their skills, inspiring younger generations to preserve their cultural heritage.

Khmer traditional musical equipment handed over to Khmer traditional music clubs and groups. (Photo: VNA)

Soc Trang works to preserve ethnic minorities’ culture

The Party Committee and People's Committee of Soc Trang province where more than 35% of total population are ethnic minorities have always paid attention to preserving and promoting the traditional values of local ethnic minorities.

Vietnamese Ambassador to Thailand Pham Viet Hung (left) and head of the Vietnamese delegation Phan Thi Minh Giang at the conference. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnam actively contributes to GCM review conference

Deputy Director of the Consular Department Phan Thi Minh Giang highlighted Vietnam’s achievements in three key areas: refining migration policies and laws, improving data collection, and enhancing international cooperation for safe and legal migration channels.

Huong Pagoda Festival: A Destination of tourism, culture, and Vietnamese tradition

Huong Pagoda Festival: A Destination of tourism, culture, and Vietnamese tradition

The Huong Pagoda Festival welcomes visitors from February 3 to May 1, 2025 (from the 6th day of the first lunar month to the 4th day of the fourth lunar month). This year’s festival marks a significant milestone as the Huong Son Complex, a nationally recognised special relic site, has been officially designated a municipal-level tourist area.