President Luong Cuong presided over the official welcoming ceremony on December 1 for Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, who is on a State visit to Vietnam from November 30 to December 2.
This is the sixth visit to Vietnam by the Sultan of Brunei, contributing to further strengthening and deepening political trust, promoting multifaceted cooperation, and advancing bilateral relations towards increasingly substantive and effective outcomes.
Party General Secretary To Lam received Sultan of Brunei Haji Hassanal Bolkiah in Hanoi on November 30, who is on a state visit to Vietnam. The Party chief warmly welcomed the Sultan on his seventh visit to Vietnam, expressing confidence that the trip will advance the Vietnam–Brunei Comprehensive Partnership in a more substantive and effective manner.
They agreed to strengthen political trust; promote and facilitate trade and investment activities, enhance connectivity, and support businesses in exchanging information and seeking partners; and effectively tap cooperation potential in other sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, Halal products, culture, tourism, and people-to-people exchanges.
Behind the flute kites soaring over the skies of O Dien is a centuries-old craft tradition meticulously preserved and passed down through generations by artisans in Hanoi’s Ba Duong Noi village.
Under the scorching sun and harsh winds, salt farmers in Tan Mai ward, the central province of Nghe An continue to work tirelessly every day, not only to earn a living but also to preserve their fading-away traditional cultural value.
In the northern province of Hung Yen, the journey of tussah silk begins in the lush mulberry fields of Vu Tien commune and ends at wooden looms in Le Loi commune. Amid modern life, this traditional craft continues to be quietly preserved by local artisans.
The Ho Chi Minh Vanguard Children's Union was founded on May 15, 1941, in Pac Bo, a revolutionary base in the northern province of Cao Bang, under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh. Over the past 85 years, it has served not only as a common home for millions of members, but also as a nurturing environment for educating and inspiring revolutionary ideals, and fostering the aspirations of generations of Vietnamese children.
In late April and early May, coffee blossoms burst into bloom across the hillsides of Son La province, covering the mountainous landscape in white, and creating a picturesque scene.
The Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is taking various measures to sustainably restore its wetland ecosystem. As a result, flocks of thousands of birds and storks have returned to the wetlands there.
The 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front for the 2026–2031 tenure officially opened at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on May 12 morning.
At the Nhut Tao estuary in former Tan Tru district, Long An province (now Tay Ninh province), many villagers still make a living from sedge farming and traditional rice flour production, preserving long-standing rural trades of the Mekong Delta.
In the early days of summer, wild birds have appeared around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, flying, hunting, and perching in the lush green canopy around Ngoc Island, adding a serene touch to the capital’s central area.
Following the Politburo’s issuance of Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW on developing Vietnamese culture, Hanoi is steadily translating the resolution into concrete action. The capital is working to make culture a genuine driver of sustainable development with practical and lasting impact.
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has recently been shrouded in dense early morning mist, with sunrise light filtering through to create calm and distinctive rural scenes.
On May 8 morning, at the Presidential Secretariat, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake presided over an official welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation on their State visit to Sri Lanka.
With a history of more than 400 years in the spiritual life of people in the former imperial capital of Hue, Sinh village paintings (now in Duong No ward, Hue city) once stood on the brink of extinction. Although the craft has been revived, it now survives in the hands of only a few artisans, raising concerns over the preservation of a folk art deeply rooted in spiritual beliefs.
Continuing his state visit to India, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam visited the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and rang the opening bell in Mumbai on May 7.
The Dien Bien Phu Victory remains a shining milestone in the 20th-century struggle against colonialism for national independence and freedom. As one of the most decisive strategic battles in Vietnam’s history, it brought together the full strength of the nation and the spirit of the era, becoming an enduring epic that continues to inspire future generations in the cause of national construction and defence.
Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi co-chaired a welcome ceremony for Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and the high-level Vietnamese delegation on their State visit to the Republic of India at the Presidential Palace in New Delhi on the morning of May 6.
Under the scorching sun of Buon Don’s dry dipterocarp forest, elephant keepers tirelessly accompany their animals in search of water and food, while tending to their health.
Thac Lua (Silk) Waterfall, located in Ba He hamlet, Son Tay Ha commune, the coastal central province of Quang Ngai, retains its pristine and spectacular beauty. With a height of around 300 metres and multiple tiers, streams of white water cascade down the cliff like a silk ribbon.
Beneath the roof of the ancient Hung Lo communal house in Van Phu ward, Phu Tho province, the melodies of Xoan singing continue to resonate, linking past and present. Xoan singing in Phu Tho, a folk performing art closely associated with the worship of the Hung Kings, was inscribed by UNESCO in 2017 as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, affirming its distinctive value and lasting vitality within Vietnam’s cultural life.
Over seven decades (1956–2026), the Vietnam Puppetry Theatre has cemented its status as the nation’s leading puppetry hub, blending tradition with modernity while helping shape a distinctly Vietnamese cultural identity.
