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The Lang Sang satellite campus of Hang Dong Primary and Lower Secondary School in Ta Xua commune, Son La province, is located far from the main school, with travel conditions extremely difficult. Despite the many economic hardships faced by local residents, the children’s faces still light up with excitement at the chance to go to school, learn to read and write, and meet their friends and teachers.

In recent days, officers and soldiers of the police forces in Xin Man, Lam Binh, Dong Tam and other communes in Tuyen Quang province have joined local residents in harvesting ginger, reaping rice and transporting agricultural products, prioritizing support for poor households, policy beneficiary families, elderly people living alone and families lacking labor. These practical and meaningful activities help spread the positive image of police officers who stay close to the people and serve the people. Photo by courtesy/VNA

The taxable revenue threshold of over VND 1 billion per year, officially applied under Government Decree No. 141/2026 issued in late April, has created new momentum and improved capital flow for household and small individual businesses in rural areas such as Lam Ha and Dam Rong (Lam Dong province). Tax Division No. 4 (Lam Dong Tax Department) is currently managing more than 6,000 active household businesses across 10 communes. Of these, 85 businesses are subject to tax obligations under the new taxable revenue threshold. Photo: Nguyen Dung – VNA

Amid rapid digital transformation, schools across Dong Nai province are continuously innovating to adapt. Le Quy Don Secondary School (Long Khanh ward, Dong Nai province) is considered one of the leading schools in developing digital classroom and digital school models, transforming teaching and learning methods while creating a modern, flexible educational environment aimed at the comprehensive development of students’ qualities and competencies. Photo: Le Xuan – VNA

Senior Lieutenant Phan Tran Thanh (Secretary of the Youth Union of the Logistics Division, Dak Lak Provincial Police) is among the 20 “Outstanding Young Police Officers” nationwide in 2025, honored by the Ministry of Public Security in March 2026. This prestigious title recognizes his continuous efforts and dedication in professional duties and youth activities, associated with social welfare projects and community service. His outstanding contributions are reflected in his proactive and creative role in advising and successfully implementing three major social welfare projects of the Ministry of Public Security. He is also a typical image of a police officer “serving the people,” with more than 40 community volunteer and disaster relief activities for people affected by storms and floods. Photo by courtesy/VNA

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on May 22 to present the State of Palestine’s Star of Merit Order to former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh in recognition of her significant contributions to the causes of peace, justice, human rights and solidarity with the Palestinian people. The event was jointly organised by the Presidential Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Palestinian Embassy in Vietnam. General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam sent a congratulatory flower basket to Binh on the occasion. Photo: An Dang – VNA

Van Quan black incense in the northern province of Hung Yen is renowned for its rich and pure fragrance. The craft has provided sustainable livelihoods for local residents.

Na Ka Valley on the Moc Chau plateau in Son La province is now at the height of plum season, as hillsides are covered with ripe fruit in vibrant shades of red and purple. The orchards, laden with plums, are attracting large numbers of visitors eager to experience picking and tasting the fruit amid the peaceful scenery of Vietnam’s northwestern mountains.

Water wheels are not only irrigation tools but also a distinctive cultural feature of the Thai ethnic community in Binh Chuan valley in the central province of Nghe An.

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on May 22 to present the State of Palestine’s Star of Merit Order to former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh in recognition of her contributions to peace, justice, human rights and solidarity with the Palestinian people.

In the virtual world with billions of users, every mouse click, “like” button or “share” is no longer simply a matter of personal preference. Especially for Party members, cyberspace has become an ideological front in the new era — where political steadfastness, exemplary responsibility and communication culture are placed under the direct supervision of the people. Photo: Huu Duyen – VNA

The Steering Committee for Search, Collection and Identification of Fallen Soldiers’ Remains (Steering Committee 515) in Ho Chi Minh City launched a pilot program to collect and hand over samples from unidentified martyrs’ graves at the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs Cemetery on May 20, 2026. The activity is part of the “500-day intensive campaign for searching, collecting and identifying fallen soldiers’ remains” and toward the 80th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2027). Photo: Xuan Khu - VNA

Amid rapid and profound global changes, together with the strong development of digital technology and social media, culture is increasingly affirming its role as an important internal strength of the nation. Culture is not only the spiritual foundation of society but has also become a “steel shield” protecting the Party’s ideological foundation, strengthening public trust, preserving national identity and reinforcing the great national unity bloc. The Party’s strategic resolutions, especially Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, emphasize the need to build culture within the Party, the political system and society as a fundamental solution to protect the Party proactively and sustainably. Photo: Huu Duyen - VNA

The Traffic Police Division of Lai Chau Provincial Police recently conducted awareness campaigns and distributed leaflets to ethnic minority residents at San Thang market. At the same time, authorities organized the second driving licence test for ethnic minority people who are illiterate or unable to read and write in the common language. Photo: Quy Trung – VNA

The Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi offered free admission on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, attracting large numbers of officials, young people, senior citizens, children, and both domestic and international visitors. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNA

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam attended a ceremony in Hanoi on May 19 to award 80-, 75- and 70-year Party membership badges to 34 veteran Party members in the capital on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2026). VNA Photo

Implementing the model “Party Members’ Homes Displaying President Ho Chi Minh’s Portrait” launched by the Party Committee of Phu Huu Commune in Dong Thap Province, more than 2,000 Party members from 53 Party organizations under the commune’s Party Committee have displayed Uncle Ho’s portrait in solemn places in their homes. This activity not only carries profound political significance but also gradually forms an educational cultural beauty, contributing to promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and lifestyle within Party cells, Party members’ families and throughout the community. Photo: Nhut An - VNA

The Duc Thanh historical site under the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Phan Thiet Ward, Lam Dong Province welcomed thousands of officials, Party members, youth union members, students and visitors who came to offer incense and pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Hong Hieu - VNA

The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies branch in Dong Nai City continues to maintain stable and effective operations, contributing to supporting tens of thousands of poor households and policy beneficiaries in developing their economy and improving their living standards through various programs such as job creation loans, rural clean water and environmental sanitation loans, and support for students. Photo: K GUIH – VNA

As the summer season begins, Ha Tinh has experienced prolonged heatwaves with soaring temperatures. Electricity demand has risen sharply, especially during peak hours, posing risks of localized overloads. In response, since early 2026, Ha Tinh Power Company has conducted a comprehensive review of the power grid system. Units have focused on clearing transmission corridors, cleaning insulators, inspecting vulnerable points and tightening operational discipline. Infrastructure investment has also been identified by the local power sector as a long-term solution. To date, nearly 50 overload-prevention transformer stations and 34 low-voltage substations carried over from the previous year’s plan have been energized and put into operation across the province. Photo: Huu Quyet - VNA