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Familiar materials from traditional craft villages are being given a fresh look, younger, more modern and closer to contemporary life. In Hanoi, a contemporary craft art space at 61 Trang Tien street has opened, bringing traditional crafts, creativity and today’s audiences together.

For more than three years, the S'tieng BP Cultural Club in Tan Hung commune, Dong Nai city has served as a place where traditional cultural values are taught and promoted, helping foster pride in ethnic identity and bring S'tieng culture closer to visitors from both inside and outside the province.

The Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony in Hanoi on September 22 to see off Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 8 and Engineering Unit Rotation 5 as they departed to undertake peacekeeping missions at the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the UN Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Photo: Trong Duc - VNA

The Hanoi Department of Education and Training has issued a plan on implementing artificial intelligence (AI) education for general education students and continuing education learners across the city, marking a strategic transition from the pilot phase to official, synchronized implementation at 100 percent of educational institutions from Grade 1 to Grade 12 starting in the 2026–2027 academic year. The plan implements the Politburo’s Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW and Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW, while concretising the 2024 Capital Law. Photo: Thanh Tung - VNA

The trio of Bui Ngoc Nhi, Hoang Thi Thu Uyen, and Nguyen Ngoc Tram have delivered a brilliant performance to win the gold medal in the women's team kata event in karate at the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD), securing the first gold medal for the Vietnamese sports delegation at the ongoing Games in Japan. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Since 2016, the Dong Thap Border Guard Command has implemented the “Border bamboo greenbelt” model, with many officers, soldiers, local organisations and residents taking part in planting and caring for the bamboo. To date, a bamboo line stretching for more than 30km along the border has been growing well. The “Border bamboo greenbelt” model not only helps prevent erosion along border patrol roads and mitigate the impacts of storms and strong winds on local residents, especially during the flood and rainy season, but also plays an important role in ensuring national defence and security. Photo: Nhut An - VNA

Looking ahead to the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival, Youth Union organisations at all levels in Ha Tinh province are carrying out a wide range of practical activities and presenting meaningful gifts to children from disadvantaged backgrounds and vulnerable children. These simple yet heartfelt activities by Youth Union members and young people have brought a warm, fulfilling and joyful Mid-Autumn Festival to children across the province. Photo: Hoang Nga - VNA

The “Mobile public service team” model in Dong Phu Ward (Dong Nai city) not only brings local authorities closer to residents but also directly helps vulnerable people, older people and those who are ill resolve administrative procedures at home. Since its launch on May 31, 2026, the mobile public service team has organised seven service rounds, receiving and processing administrative procedures in such areas as land management, civil status, justice, construction, business registration and social protection for 913 citizens. Photo: K Guih - VNA

On sunny days, between around 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., as the sun gradually sets behind the western mountain range, the sunset over the Huong River unfolds like a peaceful and enchanting natural painting, imbued with the poetic charm characteristic of Hue’s ancient capital. At this time, the sky changes from brilliant orange and soft pink hues to deep purple, reflected on the calm and romantic waters. This picturesque scene has become a major attraction for visitors, especially young people who come to admire the sunset and take photos. Photo: Nguyen Ly - VNA

After more than a year of operating under the two-tier local administration model, the Public Administrative Service Point of Phuc Thinh commune in Hanoi has recorded significant improvements in the handling of administrative procedures. Processes have been streamlined, the use of digital technology has been accelerated, and the processing time for applications has been shortened, contributing to improved service quality and greater satisfaction among residents and businesses, while gradually building a more open, transparent and people-oriented public administration. Photo: Van Diep - VNA

The Kim Long Motor Hue JSC (Kim Long Motor) on September 18, 2026 exported its first batch of electric buses to Thailand, marking the Vietnamese automaker’s first shipment of finished buses to an international market and a new step in its export and logistics operations. This is the first batch of finished buses manufactured by Kim Long Motor to be transported to an international market via a dedicated roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessel, marking a new development in logistics capacity and port connectivity in the central region. Photo: Nguyen Ly - VNA

Quang Tri province is stepping up coordinated measures to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, determined to join the country in having the European Commission (EC)’s “yellow card” warning lifted at the earliest possible time. Alongside tightening the management of its fishing fleet and strictly handling violations, Quang Tri is also focusing on creating new livelihoods for fishermen as many fishing vessels are no longer eligible to operate offshore, with the aim of developing a transparent, responsible and sustainable fishing sector. Photo: Ta Chuyen - VNA

The Hanoi Association of the Elderly held a ceremony at the Xuan Dinh Ward Culture and Sports Centre, on September 17, 2026, to launch the 2026 Action Month for the Elderly in Hanoi and set a Vietnamese record for the largest dance performance by older people. The event was held to celebrate the success of the 7th National Congress of the Vietnam Association of the Elderly for the 2026-2031 tenure. Photo: VNA

On September 17, 2026, as water levels on the Tich and Bui rivers remained at alert level 3 and complicated flooding conditions continued in Xuan Mai, Phu Nghia, Tran Phu, Quang Bi, Hoa Phu and Phuc Son communes, Hanoi’s authorities and relevant forces urgently implemented response measures to ensure the safety of dykes and the lives of residents in riverside areas. Photo: VNA

Following the motto of “going to every alley, knocking on every door and knowing every person”, young people in border-area Tuyen Lam Commune, Quang Tri Province, have persistently provided hands-on guidance, helping local residents gradually gain confidence and take the initiative in mastering technology. Activities such as “Digital Mass Literacy”, along with hands-on experiences in robotics, AI and STEM/STEAM, also help improve digital skills and inspire a passion for science and creativity among children and young people in border areas. These practical activities are contributing to narrowing the digital divide and building border communities that can proactively adapt to the new era. Photo: Vo Dung - VNA

Coconut palms are a familiar sight across the Mekong Delta. But in the middle of the Tien River, Con En Ecotourism Area in Cu Lao Gieng commune, An Giang province, is home to an unusual garden where coconut palms grow two, three or even dozens of heads, creating striking shapes that attract visitors.

At the beginning of the new school year, the opening drumbeat sounded for the first time at People’s Public Security Cultural School No. 4 in Tay Ninh, marking the start of a new journey for 95 students from disadvantaged backgrounds. They are children of wounded and fallen public security officers, ethnic minority children, and students eligible for social protection who face difficult circumstances. The school will become a shared home where the children are cared for, study, train and confidently nurture their dreams. Photo: Giang Phuong - VNA

On September 14 and 15, 2026, the Mobile Police Regiment No. 9 under the Mobile Police Command deployed around 400 personnel to flood-affected areas in Thanh Hoa and Thanh Phuoc Communes, Tay Ninh Province, where they coordinated with local authorities and residents to urgently harvest and transport rice to safe places. Photo: Bui Giang - VNA

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.

Prolonged heavy rains in recent days have submerged and flattened hundreds of hectares of Summer-Autumn rice fields in Quang Ngai Province. Rice has even begun to sprout in some fields, forcing farmers in many localities to leave their crops in the fields and face total losses after a growing season. In areas where the rice can still be salvaged, hundreds of officers, soldiers, militia members and local residents have spent days wading through flooded fields to harvest the rice. Photo: Pham Cuong - VNA