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Tay Ninh seeks to make logistics an important service sector

With its strategic advantages as a hub connecting industrial and agricultural production areas, industrial parks and international border gates, together with port and inland waterway systems and transport routes linking Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta and the southeastern region with Cambodia and ASEAN, Tay Ninh Province has a major opportunity to gradually enhance its role in the region’s logistics network. The synchronous development of infrastructure, expansion of specialized logistics services, stronger business linkages and the establishment of a goods data system are expected to help Tay Ninh reduce transportation costs, increase added value and gradually transform itself from a transit hub into a major center for organizing and coordinating large-scale flows of goods within the regional supply chain. Photo: Bui Giang - VNA

Third Plenum Resolution: From Policies to Action

Inauguration of numerous inter-level boarding schools on opening day of new academic year

Students in U Minh Ha make their way to school on first day of new academic year

Students across Vietnam begin 2026–2027 academic year

New boarding schools nurture knowledge in border areas

New multi-level boarding schools have been built, completed and put into use in time for the 2026-2027 academic year in border communes, many of which are home to large ethnic minority communities. The schools help meet students’ learning needs, while their modern and well-equipped facilities provide a safe and favorable learning environment, helping teachers and students improve the quality of teaching and learning. Investment in schools in disadvantaged areas also helps narrow the education gap, raise educational standards and create momentum for socio-economic development in border regions. Photo: VNA

Exploring Hanoi’s new contemporary craft art space

The contemporary craft art space “Tho Heritage House”, taking place from August 26 to September 15, 2026, at 61 Trang Tien Street (Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi), offers a new creative space that connects traditional craft village heritage with contemporary life and contributes to the development of the capital’s cultural industries. The space showcases traditional Vietnamese embroidery through exhibitions, craft demonstrations, workshops and exchanges with artisans. Visitors can admire rare antique embroidered paintings, hand-embroidered products and creative works incorporating traditional techniques. Photo: Khanh Hoa - VNA

Sam Mun boarding school in Dien Bien ready for new school year in burst of colours

Amid the excitement ahead of the new school year, the Sam Mun Primary and Lower Secondary Boarding School in Dien Bien Province has taken on a fresh and vibrant appearance, with the red of Party and national flags adorning its new buildings. Blending with the green of mountains, forests and fields, the colourful setting creates a bright and lively atmosphere as the school prepares to welcome students for the 2026–2027 academic year. Photo: Xuan Tu - VNA

Nationwide conference held to disseminate new Politburo resolutions, directives

The Political Bureau and the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee’s Secretariat held a nationwide conference on September 3 to study, disseminate and implement a number of resolutions and directives of the bureau, with the event connected to authorities and agencies nationwide via videoconferencing. General Secretary of the Party Central Committee and President To Lam attended and delivered guidance at the conference. Photo: VNA

Ninh Binh brings smart public administration kiosks closer to residents

After more than two months of pilot operation, smart public administration kiosks, integrated with an authentication and electronic document digital-copy issuance system, at Public Administration Service Centers across Ninh Binh Province have begun to prove effective. The model has shortened processing times, made it more convenient for residents to complete administrative procedures, and contributed to promoting digital transformation. Photo: Cong Luat - VNA

Special flag-raising ceremony at Ca Mau Cape

A solemn flag-raising ceremony was held at the Hanoi Flagpole – Ca Mau Cape in Dat Mui Commune, Ca Mau Province on September 2, 2026 to celebrate the 81st anniversary of National Day (September 2) and to receive a certificate recognizing the record for the “Largest National Flag Made of Fabric in Vietnam.” Photo: Huynh Anh - VNA

81st National Day: Realizing Vietnam's aspiration for national rise

In the autumn of 1945, at historic Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence, giving birth to the Democratic Republic of Vietnam, now the Socialist Republic of Vietnam. Eighty-one years after that sacred moment, 2026 also marks the first year of implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress and the launch of a new development period for the country. This requires the entire political system to act decisively and urgently, bringing about tangible changes to achieve rapid, sustainable and self-reliant development and realize the aspiration for a powerful and prosperous Vietnam. Photo: VNA

New effectiveness from digital administration of, by and for people

Digital transformation is not merely a matter of technology but is becoming a driving force for enhancing governance capacity in the new period. In Quang Tri, innovations in the Party's leadership methods, changes in the operations of local authorities and people's engagement are creating a new face for local governance capacity. The application of digital technologies has strengthened efforts to build a digital administration of, by and for the people. Photo: Thanh Thuy - VNA

Phu Tho enhances value of tea cultivation in Connection with Tourism Development

In recent years, Phu Tho Province has implemented various measures to develop tea cultivation by improving quality, increasing added value and linking tea production with tourism development, contributing to the restructuring of the agricultural economy and improving local people's livelihoods. Long Coc and Minh Dai communes, for example, have identified tea as a key crop while promoting experiential tourism models associated with tea-growing areas. Leveraging their natural landscapes and concentrated raw-material areas, along with plans to invest in infrastructure, promote digital transformation and develop deep processing, the two localities are gradually enhancing the value of tea cultivation, creating momentum for sustainable agricultural development while helping promote Phu Tho's distinctive tourism image. Photo: Ta Toan - VNA

Enhancing digital skills among local residents through youth initiatives

Bringing into play their pioneering spirit and technological know-how, young people in Hung Yen are making their mark in the development of digital government, digital economy and digital society through the “1+30” model. Under the initiative, each youth union member directly guides at least 30 local residents in using online public services. The young volunteers have become “digital bridges,” spreading digital skills within the community, helping foster a generation of digital citizens and promoting local socio-economic development. Photo: The Duyet - VNA

Hanoi launches comprehensive inspection of commercial transport vehicles

From August 26 to September 25, 2026, the Hanoi Traffic Police Division is conducting a comprehensive inspection of commercial passenger and freight transport vehicles. On the first day of the campaign, authorities inspected dozens of vehicles along Khuat Duy Tien Street, detecting two drivers violating regulations on transport contracts and passenger drop-off locations. They also conducted checks for alcohol and drug use, vehicle tracking devices and vehicle safety conditions. Photo: Trung Nguyen - VNA

Top leader attends ceremony announcing establishment of Quang Ninh city

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended a ceremony on August 28 to announce the National Assembly’s resolution on the establishment of Quang Ninh as a centrally governed city, during which the leader presented the first-class Labour Order to the Party organisation, authorities and people of the northern locality. Photo: Thong Nhat - VNA

“Marching Forward with Vietnam” sets Guinness World Record

On the morning of August 30, the second nationwide “Marching Forward with Vietnam” event took place simultaneously in all 34 centrally-run cities and provinces.

Peaceful rhythms at Tam Tien fish market

From fishing trips that set out the previous afternoon to market sessions that begin before dawn, Tam Tien fish market in Tam Xuan, Da Nang, has for decades maintained the distinctive rhythm of life and work in this coastal fishing community.

Hanoi upholds traditions of party members

On the occasion of National Day on September 2, 2026, a total of 20,920 Party members in the Hanoi Party Committee are being presented with Party Membership Badges for 30 years or more of Party membership, including 160 members receiving badges for 70 years or more of Party membership. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Tran Duc Thang affirmed that veteran Party members are a valuable spiritual asset and a source of inspiration for cadres and Party members to contribute to building the capital and the country. Photo: Vu Quang - VNA

Party Resolution sets out important orientations to strengthen ties between overseas Vietnamese and nation

Drawing on their life experiences, community activities and contributions to their homeland, overseas Vietnamese believe that Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, dated August 2, 2026, on overseas Vietnamese affairs, sets out important orientations to strengthen ties with the Fatherland and their roots, preserve national identity, and effectively mobilize the community's resources to join hands with the nation. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Party, State leader chairs working session on Conclusion 21-KL/TW progress

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam chaired a working session in Hanoi on August 27 with its Commission for Organisation and relevant agencies to review progress on Conclusion 21-KL/TW, issued on October 25, 2021 by the 13th CPV Central Committee to strengthen Party building and rectification and build a clean, strong and comprehensive political system capable of meeting new-era development requirements. Photo: Thong Nhat - VNA

Handover of “Digital Literacy for All” multimedia learning materials

The National Assembly's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, in coordination with the Supreme People's Procuracy, held a conference in Hanoi on August 26, 2026 to hand over the “Digital Literacy for All” multimedia learning materials, aiming to promote digital knowledge and skills and contribute to digital transformation in the People's Procuracy sector. Photo: Tuan Anh - VNA

Vietnam successfully defend ASEAN Cup title

Vietnam (in red) drew 2-2 with Thailand (in blue) in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on the evening of August 26, 2026. Vietnam won 4-2 on aggregate over the two legs to successfully defend their ASEAN Cup title. Photo: Minh Quyet - VNA

Cao Bang: Ceremony to present 80-year Party membership badge

General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, attended a ceremony at the Cao Bang Provincial Party Committee on August 26, 2026, to present the 80-year Party membership badge to Nguyen Khanh Trung and confer State-level commendations. Photo: Chu Hieu - VNA