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Tay Ninh is a border province with diverse ethnic and religious communities. It is home to 17 ethnic minority groups with nearly 37,000 people, accounting for about 40% of the province’s population. Religious and spiritual establishments, along with many preserved cultural relics, form an important foundation to promote traditional values and strengthen the spiritual life of the people. Photo: Minh Phu – VNA

The Ministry of National Defence held a departure ceremony at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City on September 22 to send off Level-2 Field Hospital Rotation 7 and Engineering Unit Rotation 4 to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). VNA Photo: Xuân Khu

Mung village of the Muong ethnic group is located in Hop Phong commune, formerly Cao Phong district, now Cao Phong commune (Phu Tho province). Situated over 600 meters above sea level, the village enjoys a cool and pleasant climate all year round, with terraced fields and stunning landscapes that attract visitors. The local authorities have planned to develop Mung village into a new community-based tourism destination. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA

Nam Chien hydropower plant is located about 40km from Son La hydropower plant in Ngoc Chien and Chieng Muon communes, Son La province. The plant has an installed capacity of 200MW capacity including 2 generators, with a total reservoir capacity of 154 million cubic litres of water. The dam is a reinforced concrete arch dam with a height of 138 metres and the length of the dam crest is 273 metres, which is considered the most difficult dam to build in Vietnam. VNA Photo: Quang Quyết

At the foot of Tay Con Linh Mountain, in Xa Phin hamlet (Thanh Thuy border commune, Tuyen Quang province), there are more than 100 hectares of centuries-old Shan Tuyet tea trees, cherished by the Dao ethnic community as treasures. Building on and inheriting the produce and tea-making process passed down from their ancestors, the Tra Peng Cooperative has embarked on a journey to preserve and promote this natural and cultural heritage, bringing the flavor of Shan Tuyet tea beyond the borderlands. Photo: Duc Tho – VNA

Dong Thap Province currently has over 58,800 hectares of rice under the project “Sustainable Development of One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Linked to Green Growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030,” equivalent to 81.6% of the 2024 - 2025 target. The province aims to expand this to 75,000 hectares by the end of 2025, or 104% of the plan’s target. Photo: Nhut An – VNA

The heroic 81-day battle (28 June – 16 September 1972) to defend the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel stands as an epic chapter in the history of Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation. Thousands of revolutionary soldiers, cadres, and civilians bravely sacrificed their lives, becoming one with the motherland. Every year, crowds of visitors and locals return to the citadel to offer incense during the collective memorial days, paying tribute to the heroic martyrs. Photo: Tuong Vi – VNA

Implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Hung Yen province has published 2,165 administrative procedures with complete electronic forms and processes (100% coverage). From July 1 to September 9, 2025, the province received nearly 414,000 administrative applications, of which nearly 90% were processed via online public services, ranking 8th among 34 provinces and cities. Photo: The Duyet – VNA

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held a conference in Rach Gia ward, An Giang province to review the “High-Quality Specialized Rice Farming and Low-Emission Model for the Summer-Autumn Crop 2025 in the Mekong Delta.” The event gathered leaders of agriculture and environment departments from regional provinces and cities, along with enterprises and cooperatives participating in the model. Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA

A national conference on the dissemination and implementation of several Politburo resolutions opened in Hanoi on September 1, with Party General Secretary To Lam attending. The documents comprise a resolution on international integration in the new situation, a resolution ensuring national energy security through 2030, with a vision to 2045, a resolution on breakthroughs in education and training development, and a resolution on some breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of public health. The conference is connected to sites nationwide, with the participation of more than 1.2 million delegates, and broadcast live on national television and radio channels. VNA Photo

The national achievement exhibition, themed “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness,” will officially wrap up on the evening of September 15 with a grand closing ceremony and a concert titled “I Love My Homeland,” held at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi. The exhibition, held on the occasion of Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, welcomed some 8.6 million visitors from August 28 to September 14. It is expected to reach a record of 10 million visitors after 19 days. The largest exhibition ever held in Vietnam brought together 28 ministries and central agencies, 34 localities, 16 state-owned economic corporations, and 94 leading private enterprises. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa

Party General Secretary To Lam, along with Party, State leaders and delegates attended a ceremony in Hanoi on September 14 to mark the 80th founding anniversary of Vietnam News Agency (September 15, 1945 - 2025). At the ceremony, Vietnam News Agency received the Ho Chi Minh Order. VNA Photo

Native ginger adapts well to the rocky mountainous climate of Tuyen Quang. Once used only as a spice, ginger has now become a key crop, helping many households escape poverty and opening up sustainable economic opportunities. Photo: Duc Tho – VNA

The wedding ceremony of the Red Dao people in Nam Sang village, Muong Than commune, Lai Chau province is not simply the union of two individuals, but a microcosm of cultural identity that reflects the deep bonds between the individual, the family and the community. Through the ups and downs of history, Red Dao people still preserve numerous distinct traditional customs, among them, the wedding ceremony is rich in cultural and historical depth, as well as its strong communal spirit. On the day of the ceremony, the bride often wears traditional costumes with many sophisticated and complicated elements. Meanwhile, the groom’s delegation, including a matchmaker, the groom, people carrying gifts and dowry, and a band playing trumpets, drums, gongs, and cymbals, welcomes the bride. On the way to the bride’s house, the band plays music to salute the villages they pass by. VNA Photo: Quý Trung

These days, in the “capital” of Phuc Trach pomelo – the famous specialty of Ha Tinh Province – the harvest season is in full swing. This year’s Phuc Trach pomelo crop is considered to have superior yield and quality, promising a bountiful season. Ha Tinh Province currently has over 2,700 hectares of Phuc Trach pomelo, mainly concentrated in seven communes: Phuc Trach, Huong Do, Huong Pho, Ha Linh, Huong Xuan, and Huong Binh. Photo: Huu Quyet – VNA

With its comparable potential and strengths, especially in shrimp farming, Ca Mau province has become the national leader in shrimp farming area, scale, and output. To maximize this advantage, the province is implementing a sustainable shrimp industry development strategy, aiming to affirm its position as the nation’s “shrimp capital” and enabling residents of Vietnam’s southernmost region to prosper from shrimp farming. Photo: Huynh Anh – VNA

Tra Vinh University, Vinh Long Province, has successfully researched the technique of propagating wax coconuts through embryo culture, achieving yields many times higher than traditional varieties. This serves as a vivid example of the spirit of Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Party Central Committee, which promotes the application of science and technology in practice, helping farmers in the Mekong Delta improve production efficiency. Photo: Thanh Hoa – VNA

In the early hours of September 8, skywatchers in Vietnam will be able to witness a total lunar eclipse, commonly known as a “blood moon,” from around 2 am to nearly 4 am. This rare super “blood moon” is among the most anticipated astronomical events of 2025, offering astronomy enthusiasts in Vietnam and across much of Asia a unique viewing opportunity. Photo: Pham Tuan Anh - VNA

Khanh Hoa Province is focusing on leveraging cultural heritage values to diversify tourism products, enhance competitiveness, and foster the development of tourism as a spearhead economic sector. To date, the province has 257 recognized cultural heritage sites, including three UNESCO-listed intangible cultural heritages, three special national relics, five national treasures, and 33 nationally recognized historical, cultural, and scenic sites. Photo: Nguyen Thanh – VNA

Since the introduction of Resolution 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation, and national digital transformation, and its initial implementation in practice, the Nha Ho Cotton and Agricultural Research Institute (Do Vinh Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, a member unit of the Vietnam Academy of Agricultural Sciences) has promptly embraced and applied it to agricultural production. In a short period, the Institute has developed numerous high-yield, high-quality crop varieties adapted to local soil conditions and climate change, transferring them into production and contributing significantly to the agricultural development of Khanh Hoa Province and the South-Central region. Photo: Cong Thu – VNA