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With its traditional rituals, beautiful customs, and sacred significance, the forest worship ceremony of the Mong ethnic community in Na Hau commune, Van Yen district, Yen Bai province, was officially recognised by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 2024, as part of Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has been bestowed the title of "Honorary Professor" by China’s Tsinghua University, in recognition of significant contributions made by the Vietnamese Party, Government, and the PM himself to Vietnam's remarkable economic development and the strengthening of Vietnam-China cooperation in recent years.
Van Phuc Silk Village, located in Ha Dong district, Hanoi, has long been a symbol of Vietnam’s silk weaving art. With a history spanning over 1,000 years, Van Phuc not only honours the skill and craftsmanship of its artisans, preserving a traditional craft, but also represents an integral part of the nation’s cultural heritage. Recently, Van Phuc became one of the first two craft villages in Hanoi to join the global network of Creative Craft Cities.
France has pledged nearly 20 billion VND (over 775,800 USD) in non-refundable aid for a research project on renovating Hanoi’s Long Bien bridge.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has called on Japanese enterprises to continue placing their trust in and deepening their engagement with Vietnam, and to consider Vietnam a strategic base for expanding their investment, production, and business activities.
Vietnamese Ambassador to the US Nguyen Quoc Dung reaffirmed that Vietnam-US relations stand as a testament to reconciliation, cooperation, and shared progress during a dialogue at American University on February 26, marking 30 years of normalised relations between the two nations.
In recent years, strawberry cultivation in Son La Province, particularly in Moc Chau Township, has expanded significantly. Farmers in Moc Chau have embraced modern agricultural techniques, incorporating advanced technology and sustainable practices to ensure high-quality, safe production. At the same time, they are developing a distinctive strawberry brand closely tied to tourism.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh called on US businesses to expand their investment in Vietnam, emphasising the country’s commitment to creating a transparent and supportive business environment, while attending a roundtable in Hanoi on March 1.
Nestled along the fertile bank of the Red River, Bat Trang Ceramic Village in Hanoi’s Gia Lam district has been a symbol of Vietnamese craftsmanship for over 500 years.
During a dialogue with Chinese companies in Hanoi on 28 February, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh encouraged them to enhance technology transfer, enabling Vietnamese enterprises to integrate into the global value chain and expand their investment opportunities.
Commune-level public security officers will take on a greater role, in handling administrative procedures for citizens and businesses, the Ministry of Public Security announced at a press brief on February 28.
The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) local bureaus in Ho Chi Minh City and Binh Phuoc province, in collaboration the Binh Phuoc Provincial Police Clinic, and Pharmacity JSC, organized the "Doctor Tour – Health Fest" in Tan Phu ward, Dong Xoai city, Binh Phuoc province, on February 28.
Providing healthcare for people in border areas is not only the responsibility of the border guard doctors, but also an expression of gratitude and affection from soldiers toward the local authorities and people, who have always supported the border guard forces. Living up to the reputation of "a good doctor is like an affectionate mother", the meaningful actions of military doctors in Hue have embellished the glorious tradition of Uncle Ho's Soldiers in the frontier region.
More than 53,000 people are expected to take part in a mass folk dance performance at the 11th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai (traditional Vietnamese dress) Festival, set to take place from March 1-9.
From 26th to 28th February annually, the Cham Ba Ni ethnic people in Binh Thuan province celebrates Ramuwan, the centuries-old traditional New Year festival of the community.
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on February 27 chaired a meeting between standing Cabinet members and domestic small- and medium-sized enterprises to identify and address challenges and obstacles facing the firms, and outline strategies for them to thrive and contribute to the country's rapid and sustainable growth.
Permanent Representative of Vietnam in Geneva Ambassador Mai Phan Dung affirmed Vietnam's consistent stance on supporting all efforts toward disarmament and non-proliferation of nuclear weapons while speaking at the high-level session of the Conference on Disarmament which was held in Geneva from February 24-26.
National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man visited the Hanoi-based Huu Nghi Hospital on February 27 on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the Vietnamese Doctors’ Day.
National Assembly Chairman, Tran Thanh Man, has signed off Resolution No. 189, concerning special mechanisms and policies for investment in the Ninh Thuan nuclear power project.
Aviation security responsibilities will be transferred from the Ministry of Transport (MoT) to the Ministry of Public Security on February 28, according to the MoT Office.
