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Starting from July 1, 2025, Vietnam officially transitioned to a two-tier local administration model, comprising 34 provinces and centrally-run cities and 3,321 commune-level administrative units. This marks a historic milestone in the country’s administrative reform. Photo: VNA

The two-tier local administration model officially came into operation on July 1, with Vietnam now consisting of 34 provinces and cities, and 3,321 communes and wards. Marking this sacred historic moment and celebrating the country's entry into a new era of national advancement, at exactly midnight on July 1, nearly 1,000 monks, nuns, and Buddhist followers from the Vietnam Buddhist University (VBU) in Hanoi solemnly held a grand prayer ceremony for national peace and prosperity. At 6am on the day, pagodas across the country also simultaneously conduct a ceremonial ringing of bells and drums to pray for national peace, solidarity, and prosperity. VNA Photo: Minh Đức

Localities nationwide simultaneously held ceremonies on June 30 toannounce central and local resolutions and decisions regarding the organisationof the two-tier local government model. The events, broadcast live in eachprovince and city and connected via online platforms to every commune, ward andspecial zone, unveiled decisions related to the mergence of administrativeunits, the establishment of new Party organisations, and the appointment ofleaderships for the Party Committees, People's Councils, People's Committees,and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committees. The reform reduces the total number ofprovincial administrative units from 63 to 34, including 28 provinces and six centrally-runcities. VNA Photo

As climate change increasingly affects agricultural activities, Bac Lieu province is implementing solutions to promote sustainable rice production and improve farmers’ incomes. By 2030, the province aims to cultivate 46,000 hectares of rice under the project “Sustainable Development of One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Associated with Green Growth in the Mekong Delta”. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Though not a native of Quang Ngai, it was here — amid the fierce years of war — that heroic doctor Dang Thuy Tram lived, fought, and gave her life, leaving an indelible mark on the hearts of local people. The Party Committee, authorities, and residents continue to honor her legacy, ensuring that her spirit remains alive as a source of inspiration for current and future generations. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Vietnam Family Day (June 28) is an occasion for everyone to appreciate their beloved home - a place that nurtures affection, fosters sharing, and strengthens bonds across generations. It is not only a day to honor the fine traditional values of Vietnamese families but also a reminder of the responsibility to preserve and spread love in modern life. Photo: VNA

Nguyen Thi Hong Hanh in Phương Tien commune, the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang, began her business by cultivating Ha den grapes, a model that has proven to be economically effective. Each year, Hanh earns nearly 100 million VND from her vineyard, helping her family achieve financial stability and gradually prosper. Photo: Duc Tho – VNA

As of March 1, 2025, the Hanoi Police have taken over seven establishments and restructured them into four facilities under the Drug Crime Investigation Police Office. By the end of May 2025, these facilities had received and managed more than 4,600 rehabilitation trainees. Nearly 600 trainees had successfully completed their rehabilitation programs and returned to live in their local communities. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA

Phu Thinh Bridge spans the Red River, connecting Bac Cuong Ward with Van Hoa Commune in Lao Cai City, in the northern province of Lao Cai. Construction began in 2022 with a total investment of VND 450 billion. The bridge is 250 metres long, consisting of five spans, with a deck width of 15.5 metres at the cast-in-place segment, expanding to 30.5 metres at the scenic overlook area. It officially opened to traffic in early 2025. This is the sixth bridge in Lao Cai City and the ninth in the province to cross the Red River. The project enhances transport connectivity, promotes socio-economic development, and adds visual appeal to the urban areas along both banks of the river. VNA Photo: Quoc Khanh

The southern province of Binh Phuoc is now running the pilot operation of a new grassroots-level local administration model in 40 freshly established wards and communes. The pilot programme will be implemented until June 30 before full implementation from July 1. Photo by courtesy/VNA

The General Department of Taxation requires effective implementation of tax management for electronic commerce activities (e-commerce) and electronic invoices (e-invoices) initiated from cash registers. Following the Government and Ministry of Finance’s directives to enhance tax collection and prevent tax evasion in e-commerce, solutions for electronic invoices from cash registers are being expanded. This helps individuals and businesses use electronic invoices efficiently and improve cost-effectiveness and management of systems, preventing tax losses in the retail sector. It supports consumer rights and contributes to the finance sector's digital transformation. VNA Photo: Lê Đông

The Hai Phong City Border Guard Command has recently collaborated closely with local Party committees and authorities to successfully implement the "Clever Mass Mobilization" model. This initiative is integrated with national security defense and economic development tasks through practical and specific programs such as: "Linked security clusters," "Support for training fishing vessel captains and chief engineers," and "Public participation in the prevention of illegal immigration." These efforts have contributed to strengthening public trust, consolidating a strong people-based defense posture, enhancing the bond between the military and the people, and laying a solid foundation for the successful fulfillment of assigned political tasks. VNA Photo: Vũ Sinh

Party General Secretary To Lam attended a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day in Hanoi on June 21, 2025. VNA Photo

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) launched its multimedia information portal at vietnammedia.vnanet.vn on June 20 ahead of the centennial of Vietnam’s Revolutionary Press Day (June 21). The strategic product, managed and operated by the agency’s centre for digital contents and communications (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng

Hanoi began the pilot operation of a new grassroots-level local administration model on June 20. The implementation of the two-tier local administration model will start on July 1, 2025. VNA Photo: Văn Điệp

Over the past 100 years, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has thrived under the Party’s leadership and the State’s management, significantly contributing to the country’s development in all fields and realising the nation’s aspiration of building a strong, prosperous, and happy Vietnam. VNA Photo

The National Press Festival 2025 officially opened at the National Convention Centre in Hanoi on June 19 morning, marking a pivotal moment for Vietnam's media landscape as the country is celebrating its 100th anniversary of the Revolutionary Press Day (June 21). Running until June 21, the festival brings together more than 80 central and local media organisations, featuring nearly 130 exhibition booths that cover the full spectrum of national life, encompassing economy, politics, culture, society, defence, security, and foreign affairs.VNA Photo

Quang Ngai has a great potential for community-based tourism with pristine beaches and majestic landscapes. Especially, when Kon Tum province merges with Quang Ngai province, it will open up new steps of development as Kon Tum imbued with the identity of the Central Highlands mountains and forests, creating a colorful, unique and attractive tourism picture. Photo: Hai Au-VNA

According to the State Bank of Vietnam, there are currently 47 organizations providing e-wallet services with the number of active accounts being about 30.27 million, accounting for 65.8% of the total 46.0 million activated e-wallets. In the first months of 2025, non-cash payment transactions increased by 44.43% in quantity. The payment value in 2024 reached over VND29.2 million billion, 26 times the country's GDP, the rate of people aged 15 and over having bank accounts reached 86.97%. Photo: Tran Viet - VNA

Ninh Thuan province is mobilizing people to convert ineffective land, garden land, and low hills into fruit growing areas; attracting businesses and households to invest in high-tech production, cultivation according to VietGAP and GlobalGAP standards. At the same time, developing a chain of links from production to consumption between people, farms, cooperatives with businesses and supermarket systems; linking fruit growing areas with the development of agricultural ecotourism to increase the overall production value. Photo: Nguyen Thanh - VNA