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Party, State leader attends13th National Congress of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union

Party General Secretary and President To Lam, along with Party and State leaders and former leaders, attended the solemn session of the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026–2031 term at the National Convention Center (Hanoi) on June 25, 2026. Photo: Thong Nhat, Minh Duc – VNA

First session of 13th National Congress of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union

Peak month campaign to collect DNA samples from relatives of unidentified fallen soldiers launched

Government Inspectorate holds regular citizen reception

Chieng Coi Ward Youth Union (Son La) launches 2026 “Green March” Campaign

Hue City obtains highest ever economic growth rate in first quarter

The central city of Hue obtained an economic growth rate of 9.9% in the first quarter of 2025, the highest growth rate ever. In the first three months, Hue's tourism industry welcomed nearly 1.5 million visitors (up 62% over the same period last year). The industrial production increased by 16.4% over the same period; processing and manufacturing, 14% and assembled automobile production, 14 times...VNA Photo: Vũ Sinh

Copperpod flowers blooming on Son Tra Peninsula

Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang city becomes popular during late March, early April, as photography enthusiasts and nature lovers flock to admire blooming copperpod flowers and rare brown-shanked douc langurs perched upon their canopies. The copperpod flowers, also known as yellow-flamboyant, or yellow-flame, attract the langurs to come out to forage and relax on the tree-tops, making this flower season the best time for snapping photos of the endangered creature. The blooming of copperpod flowers also signals a fast-approaching summer. VNA Photo: Văn Dũng

Aeroco Coffee (Dak Lak) farms aim for green, sustainable tourism

Minudo Farm-care Co. Ltd. with the coffee brand "Aeroco Coffee", specializes in producing high-quality specialty coffee, especially Robusta coffee in a closed process from garden to factory. The company is a pioneer in developing green, sustainable agricultural tourism with the farm being an attractive destination for domestic and foreign tourists. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng

Van Cu Pho Village Festival in Nam Dinh

Van Cu Pho Village Festival took place from April 5 to 7, 2025 (March 7-9 of the lunar calendar) in Dong Son commune, Nam Truc district, Nam Dinh province. The festival aims to preserve, develop and pay tribute to the ancestors who created the traditional Van Cu Pho profession, which has spread throughout the country. VNA Photo: Trần Việt

Hanoi students create smart robots to teach programming

The “Smart Education Equipment Set - VRobot” by a group of Hanoi students is an excellent project that entered the final round of the 7th Student Startup Idea Competition. VRobot provides a comprehensive solution for both components and software for teaching STEM and Robotics programming, helping all children have the opportunity to get acquainted with science and technology. This is a feasible project with great potential for development, users can implement a learning path with different topics from basic to advanced. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng

The Dam Boat Racing

The Dam Boat Racing Festival is held once every five years in Dam Village (Tay Tuu ward, Bac Tu Liem district, Hanoi) with the aim of reproducing the maneuvering and fighting strategies of naval forces that were headed by General Dao Truong under the reign of King Hung Due Vuong (dating back to the 3rd century BC). The festival was recognised as national intangible cultural heritage in 2018. VNA Photo

Chau Thanh - First advanced new rural-style district in Long An

Chau Thanh district has just been recognized as first advanced new rural-style district in the Mekong delta province of Long An. The distric tbuilt a plan for production development focusing on converting low-efficiency rice production land to dragon fruit cultivation, livestock and aquaculture with high economic value. Of which, dragon fruit and shrimp are main maney earners of the locality. VNA Photo: Đức Hạnh

Vibrant sitting tug-of-war ritual in Hanoi

The Tran Vu Temple Festival in Hanoi is a significant cultural event held from March 29 to April 1. As part of the festival, the sitting tug-of-war ritual and game—recognised by UNESCO as a national and global intangible cultural heritage—attracted a large number of locals and visitors. VNA Photo

Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site: A place of reverence

The Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site at the Presidential Palace is a historically and culturally significant landmark of the nation, welcoming numerous domestic and international visitors annually. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng

Preserving traditional culture of ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands at school

The Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has implemented many programmes to preserve traditional culture of ethnic minorities in the Central Highlands at school. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng

Vietnamese army, security forces proactively join earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar

Rescuers from the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), who are currently joining earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar, have raced against time to save a survivor on April 2. While conducting rescue operations at Ottara Thiri Hospital in Nay Pyi Taw, the rescue team received information that a person trapped under the earthquake rubble was still alive. Immediately, six experienced and physically strong military personnel were tasked with coordinating with search-and-rescue forces from Turkey and Myanmar to find a way to rescue the victim. Photo: Vũ Hùng/VNA

Majestic beauty of Lai Chau hydropower reservoir

Lai Chau hydropower reservoir is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and forests with many large and small oases and diversified vegetation, creating a charming landscape. Lai Chau hydropower reservoir looks like giant mirrors reflecting the sunlight. The reservoir is home to many types of freshwater fish, creating favorable conditions for local people to develop aquaculture and tourism. VNA Photo: Quý Trung

Vietnam’s military and police teams begin rescue operations in Myanmar

Teams from Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security and the Ministry of National Defence on March 31 morning arrived in Myanmar to commence search and rescue operations. Photo by courtesy/ VNA

Sweet flavour of lychee flowers

Luc Ngan district in the northern province of Bac Giang isknown as the land of lychee with over 22,000 hectares of orchards. Togetherwith a mild climate all year round, the locality has favourable conditions toproduce one of the best honey types in Vietnam – lychee honey. As soon as thelychee trees in the district bloom with white clusters of flowers from Februaryto mid-April, beekeepers from not only Bac Giang province but also across thecountry gather in the local orchards to harvest the precious drops of honey. VNAPhoto: Danh Lam

Applying high technology to agricultural production towards sustainable development

Application of science and technology in agricultural production to ensure green economy and circular economy have been applied in households and cooperatives in many localities. Digital transformation in agricultural production is expected to help improve productivity and product quality, and reduce environmental pollution by limiting the use of pesticides. VNA Photo: Trần Việt

Vietnam sends sodiers and police officers to Myanmar for earthquake relief efforts

The Ministry of National Defence and the Ministry of Public Security on March 30 deployed emergency response teams to Myanmar to assist the country in search and rescue efforts following the devastating March 28 earthquake. VNA Photo

Ako Dhong: village in the city

Only two kilometres north of Buon Ma Thuot city (the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak), Ako Dhong holds the hidden beauty of atraditional village of the E De ethnic group. We were amazed to find a traditional village still thriving in a modern city. Now, the 62ha village has around more than 247 households who make a living from brocade, ruou can (wine drunk out of a jar through straws)and handicraft products. The village has a peaceful vibe, and the roadsare clean and spacious. In front of each long house is a garden with manytrees. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng

Ly Son - Kingdom of Onions and Garlic

The island district of Ly Son in Quang Ngai Province is known as not only the homeland of the Hoang Sa Flotilla, but also the kingdom of onions and garlic which have distinctive delicious tastes that other products of its kind can not compare with. In Vietnam, onions and garlic are planted mainly in the deltas of the rivers. Yet, these varieties of plants have stuck deep roots into the sand and grown well on Ly Son Island and become famous specialties. VNA Photo

Canals help carry fresh water, wash away alum in Dong Thap

Dong Thap province built many canals, which carry fresh water from Tien river into the Dong Thap Muoi region, helping wash away alum, expand cultivation land and increase and increase rice-growing acreage. VNA Photo: Nhựt An

Yen Bai youth join hands to eliminate temporary houses

Responding to the movement to eliminate temporary anddilapidated houses for the poor and those with housing difficulties, Yen Bai provincialYouth Union has mobilized social resources to support the construction ofhouses for extremely disadvantaged households in the province. VNA Photo: TiếnKhánh