Green Wind – A community choir connecting multi-generational families

Recently honored as a “Vietnam Gold Tourism Product 2025,” Datanla Waterfall Tourist Area (under Lam Dong Tourism Joint Stock Company – Dalattourist) continues to affirm its appeal as a haven for adventure tourism. Visitors can conquer all seven majestic tiers of the falls, slide down natural waterfalls, zipline through the forest, or test their limits with canyoning amidst the pristine nature of Da Lat. Photo: Hoang Hieu – VNA

The Vietnam Post Corporation (Vietnam Post) has proactively developed and synchronously implemented a series of measures to assist commune-level People’s Committees in receiving and delivering the results of administrative procedures starting July 1, 2025 following the Prime Minister’s directive in Official Telegram. These efforts aim to contribute directly to building a modern, citizen-oriented administration in the two-tier government model. Photo: Minh Quyet – VNA

Vietnam began issuing level-2 electronic identification (e-ID) accounts for foreign residents in the country on July 1 as part of the national digital transformation agenda and governance modernisation efforts. According to the Ministry of Public Security’s Immigration Department, foreigners holding valid temporary or permanent residence permits in the country are eligible to obtain the digital ID, making it easier for them to complete online administrative procedures while reducing processing time, paperwork and direct contact requirements. The system ensures authentication accuracy and protects legitimate rights during their stay in Vietnam. VNA Photo: Phạm Kiên

Starting from July 1, 2025, Vietnam officially transitioned to a two-tier local administration model, comprising 34 provinces and centrally-run cities and 3,321 commune-level administrative units. This marks a historic milestone in the country’s administrative reform. Photo: VNA

The two-tier local administration model officially came into operation on July 1, with Vietnam now consisting of 34 provinces and cities, and 3,321 communes and wards. Marking this sacred historic moment and celebrating the country's entry into a new era of national advancement, at exactly midnight on July 1, nearly 1,000 monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers from the Vietnam Buddhist University (VBU) in Hanoi solemnly held a grand prayer ceremony for national peace and prosperity. At 6am on the day, pagodas across the country also simultaneously conduct a ceremonial ringing of bells and drums to pray for national peace, solidarity, and prosperity. VNA Photo: Minh Đức

Localities nationwide simultaneously held ceremonies on June 30 toannounce central and local resolutions and decisions regarding the organisationof the two-tier local government model. The events, broadcast live in eachprovince and city and connected via online platforms to every commune, ward andspecial zone, unveiled decisions related to the mergence of administrativeunits, the establishment of new Party organisations, and the appointment ofleaderships for the Party Committees, People's Councils, People's Committees,and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees. The reform reduces the total number ofprovincial administrative units from 63 to 34, including 28 provinces and six centrally-runcities. VNA Photo

As climate change increasingly affects agricultural activities, Bac Lieu province is implementing solutions to promote sustainable rice production and improve farmers’ incomes. By 2030, the province aims to cultivate 46,000 hectares of rice under the project “Sustainable Development of One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Associated with Green Growth in the Mekong Delta”. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Though not a native of Quang Ngai, it was here — amid the fierce years of war — that heroic doctor Dang Thuy Tram lived, fought, and gave her life, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of local people. The Party Committee, authorities, and residents continue to honor her legacy, ensuring that her spirit remains alive as a source of inspiration for current and future generations. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Vietnam Family Day (June 28) is an occasion for everyone to appreciate their beloved home - a place that nurtures affection, fosters sharing, and strengthens bonds across generations. It is not only a day to honor the fine traditional values of Vietnamese families but also a reminder of the responsibility to preserve and spread love in modern life. Photo: VNA

Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh in Phương Tien commune, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, began her business by cultivating Ha den grapes, a model that has proven to be economically effective. Each year, Hanh earns nearly 100 million VND from her vineyard, helping her family achieve financial stability and gradually prosper. Photo: Duc Tho – VNA