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Tra Vinh Province operates four thermal power plants and five wind and solar power plants with a total capacity of 4,820 MW. During the 2026–2030 period, Tra Vinh has been approved to operate five additional projects, including rooftop solar, waste-to-energy, and biomass power, adding 288 MW to its total capacity. These projects will help Tra Vinh capitalize on its strengths in renewable and clean energy development, becoming a national hub for renewable energy exports and achieving the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050. Photo: Vu Sinh – VNA

To mark the 108th anniversary of the October Revolution (November 7, 1917 – November 7, 2025), the Bac Ninh Provincial Party Committee honored 1,570 Party members with Party badges, including 19 posthumous recipients and 1,551 members awarded the badge in person. Photo: Thanh Thuong – VNA

Construction started simultaneously on 72 inter-level boarding schools in land border communes across 17 provinces and cities nationwide on November 9 morning, part of efforts to develop education in disadvantaged areas to promote socio-economic development and security – defence there. The hybrid groundbreaking ceremony is organised by the Ministry of Education and Training, the Vietnam Television, the Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Groups (VNPT), the Military Industry and Telecoms Group Viettel, and administrations of 17 provinces and cities with land borders. Photo: VNA

The construction of boarding and inter-level primary and lower secondary schools simultaneously commenced in border communes across 15 provinces on the morning of November 9, 2025. Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh attended and delivered a keynote address at the groundbreaking ceremony held at the Yên Khương Inter-level Boarding Primary and Lower Secondary School in Thanh Hoa Province. Photo: Duong Giang – VNA

At the construction site of the Si Pa Phin Inter-level Primary and Secondary School in Dien Bien Province, more than 400 workers are working in shifts around the clock to meet the project’s timeline. With a total investment of VND 228.5 billion, the project is the first key educational initiative implemented under the Politburo’s policy to build 248 boarding inter-level schools in border communes. As of now, about 50% of the work has been completed, with the goal of finishing by January 31, 2026, to provide learning and boarding facilities for over 1,000 students in the border area. Photo: VNA

After more than two years of implementation, the “Digital Party Member Handbook” has proven its clear effectiveness, helping improve the operational quality and leadership methods of grassroots Party organizations across Quang Ngai Province. The province is actively promoting the use of this digital tool to modernize Party-related operations and enhance the quality of Party activities and membership. Photo: Dinh Huong – VNA

Publicly soliciting opinions from the people on the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress marks an important step in promoting democracy and harnessing collective wisdom. In Hung Yen Province, this approach not only reflects a spirit of openness and innovation in Party-building work but also helps officials, Party members, and citizens across the country to gain an early understanding of the Resolution’s guiding principles - laying a solid foundation for effective and wide-reaching implementation after the Congress. Photo: VNA

Throughout the night of November 1, 2025, the Central Region Power Corporation (EVNCPC) worked to repair power outages and successfully restored electricity to more than 400,000 customers, accounting for over 84% of those affected by the historic floods sweeping across central Vietnam. EVNCPC has resolved and restored 516 out of 599 incidents and flood-related outages, achieving a recovery rate of over 86%. EVNCPC’s officers, employees, and technicians have been working around the clock in the provinces and cities of Da Nang, Quang Tri, Hue, and Quang Ngai to restore the power supply and help residents return to normal life as soon as possible. Photo by courtesy/VNA

The 2025 Autumn Fair, taking place from October 25 to November 4, 2025 at the National Exhibition Center in Dong Anh District, Hanoi, features over 3,000 booths. It serves not only as a venue for showcasing and trading goods but also as a highlight of modern trade promotion activities. Adopting a new approach, each booth integrates traditional display spaces with digital platforms, especially with the participation of numerous Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Opinion Consumers (KOCs), and popular TikTokers, helping to strongly promote Vietnamese products and brands in the era of e-commerce. Photo: VNA

For nearly 30 years, teacher Le Van Son, from Lap Vo 1 High School (Dong Thap Province), has guided numerous students to achieve high prizes in provincial and national Biology competitions. Provincial People’s Committee and the Minister of Education and Training; earned titles such as Provincial Emulation Soldier, Excellent Teacher, and Golden Chalk Award; and was honored with the title of Meritorious Teacher. He was honored to be selected by the Dong Thap Education Sector to attend the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress. Photo: Nhut An – VNA

Following the instructions from the Party Central Committee and the An Giang Provincial Party Committee on collecting opinions for the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, the Party Committee of Kien Hai Special Zone developed a detailed plan, assigning clear responsibilities to each unit and Party organization to ensure the process was conducted seriously, systematically, and in accordance with regulations. As a result, more than 60 constructive and responsible opinions were collected on over 30 specific topics. Photo: Van Si – VNA

The Resolution of the 1st Party Congress of Quang Tri Province for the 2025–2030 tenure sets the goal of building Quang Tri into a new growth pole in the central region. Under the plan, Dong Hoi is being comprehensively developed into the province’s political, administrative, executive, and public service center - serving as the driving force for Quang Tri’s aspiration to reach the open sea. Photo: Nguyen Linh – VNA

The Party Central Committee’s Organization Commission on October 29, 2025, held a conference to disseminate and implement newly issued Party Central Committee documents on Party organization and personnel work. The event was held online, connecting to more than 2,000 locations nationwide. Photo: Phuong Hoa – VNA

Leaders and staff members of the Vietnam News Agency in Hanoi attended an online training session on October 29, 2025 on the use of the “E-Party Member Handbook” application. Photo: Le Dong – VNA

Professor, Doctor, and Physician Ta Van Tram, Director of Tien Giang General Hospital (Dong Thap), has dedicated his youth to researching effective treatments for dengue fever in children. He has received numerous awards from the provincial People’s Committee, the First-Class Labour Order in 2024, the title of National Emulation Soldier in 2011 and 2024, the Provincial Emulation Soldier title, the Outstanding Teacher of Vietnam title, along with many other prestigious honors. Photo: Huu Chi – VNA

Every Saturday evening, traditional music and songs resonate in front of the ancient house at 64 Ma May Street (Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi) as part of a weekly traditional performing arts show. Excerpts of tuồng (classical drama), chèo (traditional opera), xẩm (folk singing by blind buskers), and hát văn (spiritual singing) captivate both locals and visitors. Amid the vibrant pace of the pedestrian streets, these folk melodies continue to echo, showcasing the enduring vitality of Vietnamese culture in the heart of the capital. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA

Lac Son commune in Phu Tho province, like many localities nationwide, has been restructuring and reorganizing its administrative apparatus toward greater efficiency to meet new socio-economic development requirements. Despite challenges following the merger, the commune’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have maintained strong unity to achieve the goals set out in the local Party Congress Resolutions for 2020–2025 and 2025–2030. Among these, the national target program on new-style rural development is considered a key, long-term task linked with sustainable growth and preservation of the Muong ethnic group’s cultural identity. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA

Identifying the National Target Program on New Rural Development as a key and central task in socio-economic growth, the Party committees and authorities of Gia Lai province have focused on leadership and mobilized the entire political system with strong determination. To date, the province has 110 communes implementing the New Rural Development Program, of which 47 communes meet new rural standards (42.7%) and 3 communes meet advanced new rural standards (6.4%). Photo: Vu Sinh – VNA

The Signing Ceremony and the High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) were solemnly held on October 25 at the National Convention Centre with the theme "Countering Cybercrime – Sharing Responsibility – Securing our Future”. Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong chaired the ceremony with the participation of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and leaders and high-level representatives of about 110 countries and many international organisations, including UN agencies, regional organisations, financial institutions, and many experts and scholars in the field of cybersecurity and international law. Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered remarks at the opening session of the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (also known as Hanoi Convention). VNA Photo

Bac Ninh Province has nearly 8,200 hectares of citrus trees(mainly concentrated in Luc Ngan District), including over 2,700 hectares oforanges and 5,400 hectares of grapefruits (of which more than 5,300 hectaresare grown under VietGAP standards), with an estimated total output of 76,000tonnes. The province has now entered the harvest season, with cooperatives andorchard owners readying fruit gardens, service areas, and tourist attractionsto welcome visitors for sightseeing and experiential tours. Photo: Viet Hung –VNA