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Floodwaters from upstream are rising by an average of 2-3 cm per day and night in the Dong Thap Muoi region of Tay Ninh Province. Combined with rainfall and high tides, the rising water is increasing the risk of flooding in low-lying areas amid the peak harvest season for the Summer-Autumn rice crop. In Vinh Thanh Commune, rapidly rising floodwaters inundated 10 hectares of glutinous rice just days before harvest. More than 100 officers and soldiers from the armed forces were mobilized to work alongside local residents to urgently harvest the crop and minimize losses. Photo by courtesy/VNA

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended the opening ceremony of the first class of a knowledge update and training programme for members of the 14th Party Central Committee in Hanoi on August 17, stressing that the programme's value should be measured not by the amount of information conveyed, but by new perspectives, better decisions and improved outcomes. The first class, held from August 17-23, brings together 63 members of the 14th Party Central Committee. Photo: VNA

Digital transformation is no longer limited to control rooms or large data systems but has reached every Party cell and Party member. From online study sessions on Party resolutions and paperless Party cell meetings to the use of electronic Party member handbooks, digital transformation is becoming increasingly evident in the daily activities of officials and Party members in Quang Tri Province. No longer a distant concept associated with data centres or advanced technology systems, digital technology is being applied in Party cells, agencies and units, contributing to changes in leadership and management methods and improving the effectiveness of Party affairs. Photo: Thanh Thuy - VNA

Tay Ninh Province is taking strong measures to address violations of traffic laws by officials, civil servants, public employees and Party members, particularly drink-driving offences, while holding heads of agencies accountable for reviewing and handling violations by personnel under their management. In the first six months of 2026, authorities detected 16 officials, civil servants, public employees and Party members among 6,018 cases of alcohol concentration violations. Photo: Minh Phu - VNA

Thousands of visitors flocked to Sin Cheng Commune, Lao Cai Province, on August 15, 2026, to attend the first Sin Cheng Golden Season Festival 2026, themed “Sin Cheng Golden Season – Echoes of the Hmong Flute”. The festival took place amid the joyful atmosphere of the rice harvest season, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of golden terraced rice fields and the vibrant sounds of Hmong flutes echoing through the mountains and forests. Photo: Huong Thu - VNA

Amid the mountains and forests of Quang La (Quang Ninh Province), the Thanh Y Dao community continues to preserve traditional cultural values passed down through generations. From dances and love-exchange songs to every stitch on brocade fabrics, each cultural element is not only a memory of the ethnic community but also a resource for strengthening its identity and promoting sustainable development. Photo: Duc Hieu - VNA

The Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 54/2026/QD-UBND, detailing land parcel size limits and conditions for subdivision, consolidation and recognition of land use rights, with a number of new provisions aimed at removing obstacles for residents. The decision will officially take effect on August 20, replacing previous decisions issued by the former provinces of Lam Dong, Binh Thuan and Dak Nong before their merger. Photo: Nguyen Dung - VNA

Rather than serving solely as a means of transport, the railway service will become an integral part of the tourism product, connecting Hue with Quang Tri’s historical, cultural and natural attractions, as well as Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.

Implementing the policy of streamlining and reorganizingvillages and hamlets to improve management efficiency and effectiveness, manylocalities in Son La Province face challenges due to the vast area, scatteredpopulation, difficult transportation and differences in customs, traditions andcultures among ethnic groups. With strong public support, the policy is beingimplemented smoothly, opening up new development opportunities and fosteringunited and sustainable communities. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA

Few flowers run as deep in Vietnamese life as the lotus. It shows up in family meals, lotus-scented tea, full-moon offerings, poetry and paintings, becoming an heirloom of memory passed down through generations.

A new train service linking Hue with several destinations in central Vietnam began ticket sales on August 17, offering travellers a convenient way to explore the region’s famous heritage sites.

The programmes will feature songs and performances praising the Communist Party of Vietnam and President Ho Chi Minh, highlighting the nation’s revolutionary struggle and the historical significance of the August Revolution and National Day.

Tourism products should be developed on a cultural foundation while leveraging the distinctive strengths of each locality. Tours and travel routes, meanwhile, should be designed around tourists’ needs.

The Party Committee of Central Party Agencies held a hybrid conference on August 13, 2026 to study, disseminate and implement the Resolution of the 3rd Plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee. Photo: VNA

As part of its efforts to build a smart city, Ho Chi Minh City has identified that digital government can only operate effectively when it is implemented consistently at the grassroots level and places people at the center of public service delivery. The “Digital Literacy for All” campaign has been rolled out in wards and communes, helping narrow the gap in digital skills and access to technology. Bringing digital knowledge to every neighborhood and household not only helps streamline government operations and ensure smooth administration, but also gradually shapes a generation of “digital citizens” as a foundation for sustainable development. Photo: Huu Duyen - VNA

To put four multi-level boarding schools in the border communes of Mau Son, Quoc Khanh, Khuat Xa and Kien Moc in Lang Son Province into operation from the 2026-2027 academic year, construction units and relevant forces are working to accelerate construction and complete essential facilities, including classrooms, staff housing, administrative buildings and school grounds, as well as install equipment for teaching. The projects are expected to be completed in August 2026. Photo: Quang Duy - VNA

On the morning of August 10, 2026, in Hanoi, the Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony to hand over decisions signed by the State President to officers assigned to UN peacekeeping missions at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, attended the ceremony. Photo: An Dang - VNA

From bulky stacks of paper files and lengthy meetings with piles of printed documents, the leadership and management activities of Party agencies in Quang Tri are gradually shifting to the digital environment. Electronic management systems, digital signatures, online meetings and real-time data not only help reduce the administrative workload but also transform leadership and management methods to make them faster and more closely aligned with practical needs. Photo: Thanh Thuy - VNA

Dong Thap Province is implementing a 100-day campaign to create and update electronic health records on the VNeID application for local residents. The province aims to have more than 90% of its residents create and update their electronic health records on VNeID by October 20, 2026. Photo: Huu Chi - VNA

With only about one month left before the 2026-2027 academic year officially begins, educational institutions across Hung Yen Province are urgently preparing their facilities, determined to create the best possible learning environment for pupils, students and trainees. In particular, converting surplus office buildings left after administrative restructuring into schools and training facilities not only helps make effective use of public assets and prevent waste, but also gradually addresses bottlenecks in educational infrastructure and creates more room for the development of the education sector. Photo: The Duyet - VNA