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From early morning on June 19, 2026 (the 5th day of the fifth lunar month), many Hanoi residents visited traditional markets to buy sticky rice wine, fruits and other offerings for incense rituals during the Doan Ngo (Mid-year Lunar) Festival. Photo: Khanh Hoa - VNA

Summer marks the busiest season for tourism in Nha Trang in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa. Beyond its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and world-famous bays, a growing number of cultural tourism products are offering visitors fresh and memorable experiences.

From June 19 to 21, 2026, an artistic hot-air balloon performance program takes place at Van Mieu Square in Cao Lanh Ward as part of the 3rd Dong Thap Lotus Festival. Photo: Hong Thai - VNA

Lak Lake in Lien Son Lak Commune (Dak Lak) is the largest and most beautiful natural freshwater lake in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. The lake is also associated with the epics of the indigenous M'Nong people, including the legend of the orphan Lak Lieng and the sacred eel, a symbol of water and life for local villages. Photo: Kha Pham - VNA

Clusters of delicate white blossoms stand out against the dark green foliage of the “phong ba” tree (Heliotropium foertherianum), creating a striking landscape on Ly Son island. The hardy coastal species is widely regarded as a symbol of the resilience and enduring spirit of Vietnam’s island communities.

Organised within the framework of the 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU), the exhibition underscores the enduring role of women as a key force in struggles for national independence, post-war reconstruction, and socio-economic development, while reaffirming their growing position in the era of integration and globalisation.

The 14th National Congress of the Vietnam Women's Union (VWU) for the term 2026-2031 kicked off on June 18 morning at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi. Held under the theme "Unity - Courage - Compassion - Creativity - Development”, the congress welcomes 793 official delegates, all exemplary women representing various social strata, ethnic groups, religions and fields of work. Photo: VNA

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival (DIFF) 2026 is taking place in Vietnam's central coastal city from May 30 to July 11. This year marks the first time DIFF has been named by Travel + Leisure Asia as one of the world’s nine must-experience summer festivals.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam attended and delivered a speech at the opening of the 8th National Congress of the Vietnam War Veterans' Association (VWVA) for the 2026-2031 term, in Hanoi on June 17. The congress brought together 456 delegates representing more than three million war veterans nationwide. Photo: VNA

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam on June16 encouraged the press to continue accompanying the country’s priority tasksthrough constructive reporting that accurately identifies problems, analysescauses and proposes appropriate solutions. The top leader made the remarks at ameeting with 101 outstanding journalists who have won National Press Awardsover the years, held ahead of the 101st anniversary of Vietnam RevolutionaryPress Day (June 21, 1925–2026). Photo: Van Diep - VNA

In response to the 500-Day Campaign for searching and repatriating the remains of fallen soldiers, officers and soldiers of the Tuyen Quang Provincial Team for Searching and Recovering Martyrs’ Remains are actively conducting missions to locate the remains of soldiers who sacrificed their lives during the defense of the northern border. Despite numerous challenges caused by the passage of time, rugged terrain, and significant landscape changes over decades, every piece of information from archival records, martyrs’ relatives, veterans, and local residents, no matter how small, is carefully collected, studied, cross-checked, and verified to clarify potential leads. Regardless of harsh weather conditions, driven by a sacred responsibility to the Party, the State, the People, and the families of fallen heroes, the officers and soldiers remain committed to field investigations, meeting witnesses, reviewing evidence, and verifying information to ensure searches are conducted at the correct locations. Their efforts reflect dedication, responsibility, and profound gratitude to comrades who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland, with the hope of bringing them home to their comrades, families, and homeland. Photo: Hoang Hieu – VNA

Besides safeguarding sovereignty and maintaining security in the maritime border area, officers and soldiers of Truong Long Hoa Port Border Guard Station (Vinh Long Province) have implemented various meaningful social welfare initiatives, including agricultural production, volunteer activities, and support programs for disadvantaged students. These efforts have helped strengthen the bond between the green-uniformed border guards and local coastal communities. Photo: Thanh Hoa – VNA

Vietnam is drafting and finalising, for the first time, a Law on the Prevention of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs) to meet practical requirements, establish a comprehensive and robust legal framework in line with international commitments and domestic conditions, and contribute to safeguarding national security while maintaining peace and stability.

While many traditional art forms are at risk of fading away, Xam singing in Yen Tu commune, Ninh Binh province, continues to thrive thanks to the dedication, passion and commitment of those devoted to preserving this unique cultural heritage.

To ease the burden on residents carrying out land-related administrative procedures, the People's Committee of Bac Gianh Ward, Quang Tri Province, has launched the model “Saturday Service – Dedicated Government, Convenient Access for Citizens” to receive, guide and process applications. Although implemented only recently, the initiative has already produced positive results, helping improve the quality of public services and strengthen public trust in local authorities. Photo: Ta Chuyen – VNA

Implementing Politburo Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, Tuyen Quang Province has focused on comprehensive development based on three pillars: digital government, digital economy and digital society. Through the “Digital Literacy for All” movement, more than 3,900 community digital technology groups have been established across the province to support residents at the grassroots level. Online public services now account for 94.76% of administrative procedures; 100% of OCOP products are available on e-commerce platforms; all healthcare facilities use citizen identification cards and VNeID for medical examinations and treatment; and digital academic records have been introduced at all primary schools throughout the province. Photo: Quang Cuong – VNA

The “Returning to Faith, Preserving Peace in Villages” model, which promotes the role of respected community members in Chu A Thai Commune, Gia Lai Province, has successfully encouraged more than 250 local residents to abandon the so-called “De-ga Protestantism” movement and return to mainstream religious practice. Mr. Siu Un has been one of the key figures fostering community unity, working closely with local police forces to maintain security and public order. In 2024, he was awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Chairman of the Gia Lai Provincial People's Committee for his contributions to expanding the model, and was also commended by the Minister of Public Security for his outstanding achievements in the “All People Protect National Security” movement among ethnic minority communities in the Central Highlands during the 2018–2024 period. Photo: Hoai Nam – VNA

For generations of Vietnamese people, the lotus has been regarded as a symbol of resilience, nobility and purity. It is widely considered the flower that best represents the Vietnamese spirit, embodying the character, identity and soul of the nation.

A national conference was held in Hanoi on June 11, 2026 to disseminate and implement Politburo Resolution No. 06-NQ/TW, dated May 19, 2026, on carrying out the foreign policy adopted at the 14th National Party Congress, the top leader described it as one of the Politburo’s strategic resolutions. Photo: VNA

Since late April 2026, nearly 5,000 trees have been planted by domestic and international visitors along tourist routes across the Dong Van Karst Plateau, Vietnam’s first UNESCO Global Geopark, in the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang.