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Ethnic girl devoted to village healthcare in highlands of Tuyen Quang province

Ethnic girl devoted to village healthcare in highlands of Tuyen Quang province

Born and raised in Lung Cu commune, Tuyen Quang province, Vu Thi Lua, a member of the Mong ethnic group, has always remained closely connected with local residents in this disadvantaged border highland area. Since 2018, she has worked as a village health worker and, in 2025, was honored to be admitted to the Party. She regularly visits households to monitor disease situations and educate residents on prevention, while actively encouraging pregnant women to attend regular check-ups, receive tetanus vaccinations, and ensure children are fully immunized. Despite the challenges in communication, with a strong sense of responsibility as a young Party member, Vu Thi Lua remains enthusiastic and quietly dedicated, contributing to raising awareness and protecting the health of highland communities. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA
Mountain ebony blossoms showcase beauty in Dien Bien

Mountain ebony blossoms showcase beauty in Dien Bien

When March comes, the Northwestern mountainous province of Dien Bien is endowed with the pure white mountain ebony blossoms. The flowers not only bloom across the forests and mountains, but also appear along streets, in parks and residential areas, forming picturesque scenes that attract both locals and visitors to stop and admire.
Ho Chi Minh City applies AI to support NA and People’s Council elections

Ho Chi Minh City applies AI to support NA and People’s Council elections

Through creative initiatives such as QR code-integratedkeychains, digital maps guiding voters to polling stations, and artificialintelligence applications that answer voters’ questions, many localities in HoChi Minh City are gradually innovating election communication. These solutionshelp bring information closer to citizens while contributing to building amodern, transparent and convenient election in the digital transformation era. Photo:Thanh Vu – VNA
Gen Z embraces responsibility in upcoming general election

Gen Z embraces responsibility in upcoming general election

From the perspective of students at universities in the central province of Nghe An, who are often referred as Gen Z, the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term represents not merely an administrative procedure but an important milestone in political maturity. For many first-time voters, each ballot reflects trust and responsibility towards the nation’s future. VNA Photo: Bích Huệ
Community-based tourism preserving Nung ethnic cultural identity in Bac Ninh

Community-based tourism preserving Nung ethnic cultural identity in Bac Ninh

Nestled in a mountainous area where ancient houses and traditional cultural life of the Nung ethnic people are well preserved, Bac Hoa village in Tan Son commune, Bac Ninh province is gradually transforming from a purely agricultural village into a new highlight for community-based and eco-tourism development in the locality. Photo: Danh Lam – VNA
Dien Bien Phu campaign spirit revived through festival activities

Dien Bien Phu campaign spirit revived through festival activities

Cultural and sporting activities were held in Dien Bien Phu ward as part of the Ban Flower Festival, recreating historic milestones and the heroic spirit of the 1954 Dien Bien Phu Campaign. A highlight was the re-enactment of artillery pulling, pack-bike pushing, and ammunition carrying.
Khanh Hoa renews communication methods, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the “Festival of the Whole Nation”

Khanh Hoa renews communication methods, creating a vibrant atmosphere for the “Festival of the Whole Nation”

To ensure the success of the elections of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term, truly becoming a “Festival of the Whole Nation,” communication efforts to raise awareness of voters’ rights and responsibilities are being synchronously and vigorously implemented by the entire political system in Khanh Hoa province. Photo: Cong Thu – VNA
Ninh Binh ensures security for election day

Ninh Binh ensures security for election day

As the country prepares for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure, Ninh Binh provincial Police have proactively implemented a range of measures to ensure security and social order across the locality. With the coordination of authorities at all levels and relevant sectors, the police force is determined to maintain absolute security and safety for election day, enabling voters in the province to exercise their rights and civic duties in a democratic, safe and lawful environment. Photo: Thuy Dung – VNA
Bauhinia flowers in full bloom attract visitors to Son La

Bauhinia flowers in full bloom attract visitors to Son La

In late February and early March, ban (bauhinia) flowers blossom across hillsides and streets in many communes and wards of Son La province, creating a romantic and poetic landscape that attracts many residents and tourists for sightseeing and photography. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA
Tuyen Quang diversifies communication ahead of election day

Tuyen Quang diversifies communication ahead of election day

In the northern mountainous province of Tuyen Quang, communication activities for the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure are being actively implemented. Local authorities have published numerous articles in the media while mobilising reporters and propagandists to disseminate information through village meetings, residential group gatherings and Party cell activities. Communication is also carried out through visual media such as billboards, posters, banners, slogans and propaganda paintings displayed at provincial, commune and ward centres. At village cultural houses, local authorities are actively decorating halls and arranging facilities to create an enthusiastic atmosphere ahead of the major national event. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA
Meritorious Teacher Huynh Thi Phuong Thao – sowing seeds of knowledge at a rural school

Meritorious Teacher Huynh Thi Phuong Thao – sowing seeds of knowledge at a rural school

On the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8), the story of Huynh Thi Phuong Thao, a teacher at Viet Lam Primary School in Thuan My commune, Tay Ninh province, reflects the quiet dedication of a woman devoted to education. After 35 years of teaching, she still maintains her passion for the profession and her affection for students, wholeheartedly supporting generations of pupils in a rural area with many difficulties. She serves as an inspiring example of dedication and love for students. She is also the only primary school teacher to have been awarded the title of People’s Teacher in 2021. Photo: Duc Hanh – VNA
Ninh Binh prepares for the upcoming election

Ninh Binh prepares for the upcoming election

Recognising the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure as a particularly important political task, communes and wards across Ninh Binh province have been seriously and thoroughly implementing all necessary preparations to ensure the election is conducted safely, economically and in accordance with the law. Photo: Nguyen Chinh – VNA
Border Guard women bring warmth through “Meal for Children” programme in Quang Tri border area

Border Guard women bring warmth through “Meal for Children” programme in Quang Tri border area

With a strong sense of responsibility and compassion, on March 5, 2026, the Women’s Union of the Border Guard Command of Quang Tri province organised practical activities to support and encourage students, especially children in difficult circumstances in border areas. In the cool weather of Kim Dien border commune, women officers of the provincial Border Guard launched the programme “Meal for Children”, bringing warmth and care to pupils at Hoa Hop Kindergarten, Lam Sum satellite campus. The programme not only helps improve the children’s nutrition but also encourages them to continue attending school, strengthening solidarity between the army and the people in the border area. Photo: Vo Dung – VNA
PM proposes “Talented, creative and dedicated women” award

PM proposes “Talented, creative and dedicated women” award

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 6 proposed establishing a new award titled “Talented, Creative and Dedicated Women” to further honour the contributions of Vietnamese women. He made the suggestion at a meeting with female leaders and managers from central agencies held at the Government Headquarters to mark the 116th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8). At the event, the PM also presented the 2025 Kovalevskaia Award. Photo: Duong Giang – VNA
Duong Hoa commune (Quang Ninh) promotes local advantages to boost economic development

Duong Hoa commune (Quang Ninh) promotes local advantages to boost economic development

After administrative consolidation, Duong Hoa commune in Quang Ninh province now covers more than 4,000 hectares with a population of over 5,000. Located near the Mong Cai border-gate economic zone, the locality is leveraging its strengths in agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, fisheries and eco-tourism to improve local livelihoods. Photo: Duc Hieu – VNA