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The pilot aims to translate the goals and characteristics of socialism into practical governance at the grassroots level while developing a modern, transparent, efficient and service-oriented local administration.

Vietnam was the largest source of foreigners entering the Republic of Korea (RoK) for long-term stays in 2025, surpassing China for the first time since related data was compiled starting in 2000, according the RoK Ministry of Data and Statistics on July 9.

The Hanoi Youth Union and the Hanoi Students' Association on July 10, 2026 launched the 2026 Green Summer Volunteer Campaign. The campaign brings together 239 volunteer teams comprising 8,663 volunteers from universities, academies and colleges, who are expected to carry out 138,608 volunteer assignments across 21 provinces and centrally-run cities. Notably, 20 teams will undertake volunteer activities in 13 border communes and wards. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA

The People's Committee of Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on July 9, 2026 launched the "Responsible Green Tick" initiative – the city's first pilot model for quality control, food traceability and food safety assurance in educational institutions. Following the launch, schools across Tan My Ward will implement the model, paving the way for its expansion to other wards and communes across the city. Photo: Huong Giang – VNA

The Ninh Binh Facility of Viet Duc Friendship Hospital officially began operations on July 9, 2026. The opening marks an important milestone in the hospital's expansion of its high-quality healthcare network, bringing advanced surgical services closer to people in the Red River Delta while ensuring the same standard of medical examination and treatment as at its Hanoi facility. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended the inauguration ceremony. Photo: VNA

Tran Cam Tu, Politburo member, Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, and Head of the Steering Committee for Digital Transformation in Party Agencies, chaired a meeting in Hanoi on July 9, 2026, reviewing the committee’s work in the first six months of 2026 and outlining key tasks for the remainder of the year. Photo: Phuong Hoa – VNA

Perched 500-680 metres above sea level in the north-central province of Quang Tri, Khe Sanh combines a cool climate with fertile basaltic red soil, ideal conditions for Arabica coffee. The distinctive terroir gives its beans a fragrant aroma, bright acidity and sweet finish. Now central Vietnam’s largest Arabica-growing area, Khe Sanh accounts for around 70% of the region’s Arabica cultivation and ranks among the country’s best-known coffee origins.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will increase frequencies on several routes to Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Taiwan (China) to meet rising demand for tourism, business and family visits between Vietnam and Northeast Asia.

The Women's Union of the Hung Yen Provincial Police, in collaboration with the Skyline Group and sponsors, organised a programme in Xuan Truc Commune, Hung Yen Province on July 7, 2026 to restore and present portraits to relatives of 65 families of fallen soldiers. The initiative pays tribute to those who sacrificed for the nation, preserves cherished family memories and promotes Vietnam's tradition of gratitude to those who rendered great service to the country. Photo: The Duyet – VNA

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan on July 7, 2026 inspected preparations at the Ninh Binh Facility of Viet Duc Friendship Hospital ahead of its inauguration and official opening. The delegation examined outpatient clinics, the emergency department, operating theatres, the intensive care unit, diagnostic imaging and laboratory departments, medical equipment and technical infrastructure, while also reviewing staffing arrangements to ensure the hospital is fully prepared to receive and treat patients immediately after it begins operations. Photo: Minh Quyet – VNA

To help residents of Mong Nam Village, Mong Nam Commune, Xiengkhor District, Houaphanh Province, Laos, improve their livelihoods and develop the local economy, officers and soldiers of the Chieng Tuong Border Guard Station under the Son La Provincial Border Guard Command have mobilised social resources to donate 6,200 coffee seedlings and 500 kilograms of fertiliser. The pilot project has been implemented on about three hectares of land cultivated by four households. Border guards have also provided hands-on guidance on planting, cultivation and pest control techniques, helping local people adopt farming practices suited to local climate and soil conditions. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 6 attended a ceremony launching the search and recovery operation for martyrs’ remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Duong Giang – VNA

The Investigation Police Agency of Tuyen Quang Provincial Police July 5, 2026 executed an emergency detention order against Nguyen Ha Duy (born in 1998), a teacher at Tuyen Quang High School for the Gifted, as part of an investigation into alleged irregularities involving the results of the 2026 National High School Graduation Examination at the school's examination venue. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra on July 5 inspected preparations for the launch of a search and recovery operation for the remains of fallen soldiers on July 6 morning at Le Thi Rieng Cultural Park in Ho Chi Minh City. As head of the National Steering Committee for the Search, Collection and Identification of Martyrs' Remains, Tra reviewed the entire programme and organisational plans for the event. Photo: Xuan Khu – VNA

Public Administrative Service Centres and commune- and ward-level People's Committees across Can Tho City have introduced dynamic and innovative grassroots public service models. While their approaches vary, they all share a common goal: transforming the administrative system from one focused on management to one centred on public service, with people at its heart. Photo: Trung Kien – VNA

Paragliding over Langbiang Peak - known as the roof of Da Lat in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong - is a new tourism product recently launched by the Langbiang Mountain Tourist Area in collaboration with Fly Da Lat company. At the height of 2,167 m above sea level, shrouded in mist and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes, Langbiang Mountain is an ideal destination to admire panoramic views of Da Lat, one of the most romantic places in the world. Photo: Nguyen Dung - VNA

Covering more than 1,600 hectares, the Muong Tac Rice Fields in Phu Yen Commune, Son La Province, are renowned for producing fragrant, high-quality glutinous rice. The area is one of the four largest rice-growing plains in Vietnam’s northwestern mountainous region. During the harvest season, the ripened fields resemble a vast golden silk carpet when viewed from above, creating a breathtaking landscape that reflects the prosperity of the countryside. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA

Many households in Tan Loi Commune, Dong Nai City, have voluntarily donated hectares of land and orchards for road construction. Despite the immediate sacrifice, local residents have willingly contributed for the long-term benefit of the community, helping accelerate infrastructure projects and create momentum for the locality’s socio-economic development. Photo: Dau Tat Thanh – VNA

From July 1, 2026, Hanoi began conducting driving licence tests under the Ministry of Public Security’s new examination procedure. The computer-based traffic simulation test has been removed, and candidates now complete the theory test, the closed-course practical test, and the on-road driving test in sequence. According to the Hanoi Traffic Police Division, the revised procedure does not lower testing standards but is designed to better assess candidates’ practical driving competence, improve the quality of licensed drivers, and contribute to ensuring road traffic order and safety. Photo: Hung Manh – VNA

Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of July 2, 2026, from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., simultaneously staged artistic fireworks displays at 16 locations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saigon–Gia Dinh officially being named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976 – July 2, 2026). At the Saigon River Tunnel entrance in An Khanh Ward—the largest fireworks venue featuring 1,000 high-altitude fireworks along with a large-scale low-altitude display—brilliant bursts illuminated the downtown skyline, creating a magnificent spectacle. Thousands of residents and visitors gathered around Ba Son Bridge, the Saigon Marina IFC building, and both banks of the Saigon River to enjoy the dazzling display, sharing the festive atmosphere and pride on this special anniversary of the city bearing President Ho Chi Minh’s name. Photo: Hong Dat – VNA