Vietnam’s traditional Mid-Autumn lanterns wow visitors

The exhibition at 22 Hang Buom Street offers visitors a chance to discover rare traditional lanterns and toys as part of Hanoi’s Full Moon Festival activities.

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Vietnam News Agency strengthening multimedia, multilingual role

Vietnam News Agency strengthening multimedia, multilingual role

On September 15, 1945, the Vietnam News Agency - named by President Ho Chi Minh - proudly sent out the full text of the Declaration of Independence in three languages: Vietnamese, English, and French, announcing to the world the birth of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. September 15 has since become the traditional day of the national news agency.

Top leader hosts welcome ceremony for King and Queen of Thailand

Top leader hosts welcome ceremony for King and Queen of Thailand

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam and his spouse, Ngo Phuong Ly, on September 15 chaired an official welcome ceremony for the King and Queen of Thailand, who are paying a State visit to Vietnam.

Craft villages keep tradition alive through creativity

Craft villages keep tradition alive through creativity

From bamboo, rattan and ceramics to weaving, basketry and embroidery, Vietnam’s craft villages hold a wealth of materials, knowledge and skills handed down through generations. The challenge today is how to turn these traditional assets into products that fit modern life. That requires not only fresh ideas and designs, but also closer links between artisans, designers, training institutions, businesses and the market.

Vietnam showcases its image at France’s L’Humanité Festival

Vietnam showcases its image at France’s L’Humanité Festival

The 91st L’Humanité Festival, held in France from September 11 to 13, featured discussions on peace, social justice, the environment, culture and pressing international issues. Organised by French daily L’Humanité, the annual gathering has grown far beyond its roots as a newspaper event.

Vietnam–France relations gain fresh momentum

Vietnam–France relations gain fresh momentum

The recent official visit to France by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam has generated fresh momentum for the Vietnam–France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership.

Ethnic minority women rise through livelihoods

Ethnic minority women rise through livelihoods

With livelihood support policies and a willingness to embrace change, many ethnic minority women in the northwestern province of Dien Bien are becoming more economically independent. Successful models are helping raise incomes and boost women’s confidence.

Young generation breathes new life into cultural heritage

Young generation breathes new life into cultural heritage

Heritage can only thrive when it continues to be practised, passed down and reimagined. As technology and lifestyles change, heritage transmission is no longer simply about preserving traditions. Young people need opportunities to engage with heritage and create new value from it. 

PM Le Minh Hung calls on WTO to continue support for Vietnam

PM Le Minh Hung calls on WTO to continue support for Vietnam

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has urged the World Trade Organization (WTO) to step up projects and initiatives supporting Vietnam in capacity building, advanced trade policy training, legal advice on international disputes and trade facilitation.

Nghe An team journeys through Laos to bring fallen comrades home

Nghe An team journeys through Laos to bring fallen comrades home

For more than 42 years, members of Nghe An province’s team for the search and repatriation of martyrs’ remains have travelled through the rugged mountains and forests of Laos on a special mission: to find and bring home Vietnamese soldiers who laid down their lives there.

Top leader receives Vietnamese technology experts in France

Top leader receives Vietnamese technology experts in France

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam met Vietnamese technology experts based in France in Paris on September 11 afternoon (local time), as part of his official visit to France and attendance at the International Space Summit.