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Given the increasingly complex traffic situation, Tay Ninh province has identified ensuring public safety as a key task in its sustainable development strategy. The province has implemented a range of measures such as strengthening inspections, promoting communication campaigns, investing in infrastructure, and applying technology to traffic management. As a result, traffic safety has seen positive changes, helping protect people’s lives and property while fostering a safe and civilized traffic environment. Photo: Giang Phuong – VNA

Thanks to the comprehensive and effective implementation of administrative reform measures in line with the development of science and technology, and the building of an e-government and digital government to better serve people and businesses, Ninh Binh province has successfully integrated 1,966 fully online public services onto the National Public Service Portal, achieving 100%. In the third quarter of 2025, the province’s administrative procedure settlement system received nearly 251,380 dossiers and processed over 231,840, with 227,488 handled on time or ahead of schedule, accounting for 98.12%. Photo: Nguyen Lanh – VNA

Politburo member and State President Luong Cuong, together with Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Tran Cam Tu, attended at the award ceremony of the fifth national political essay contest on safeguarding the Party’s ideological foundations in Hanoi on October 22 and presented the A prizes to the winners. Photo: Van Diep – VNA

The United Nations Tourism Organization (UN Tourism) has awarded the title “Best Tourism Villages 2025” to Lo Lo Chai Village (Tuyen Quang Province) and Quynh Son Community-based Tourism Village (Lang Son Province). The recognition of Lo Lo Chai and Quynh Son as among the world’s best tourism villages highlights international acknowledgment of Viet Nam’s efforts in preserving indigenous cultural values and promoting sustainable tourism. The award is not only a source of pride for the two localities but also a well-deserved recognition of Viet Nam’s ongoing commitment to developing community-based and sustainable tourism models. Photo: VNA

The collective economy, with cooperatives as its core, is considered an important driving force for rural agricultural development, contributing to economic restructuring and improving people's incomes. In recent years, along with the implementation of national programs, Ca Mau has been gradually creating breakthroughs for the collective economy, aiming for efficient, sustainable, and integrated growth. Photo: Huynh Anh - VNA

Upholding the fine traditions of Vietnamese women and female soldiers, the “women in green uniforms” of the Border Guard Command and the Military Command of Quang Tri province have demonstrated unity, discipline, and dedication in their work and community-oriented initiatives. Through practical and meaningful actions, the women of Quang Tri Border Guard have not only fulfilled their duties with excellence but also embodied the noble qualities of “Uncle Ho’s Soldiers” in the new era, contributing to building peaceful and resilient border areas. Photo: Vo Dung – VNA

Ms. Nguyen Thi Huong, Secretary of the Youth Union and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Youth Federation of Hiep Hoa commune, Bac Ninh province, is widely known for her enthusiasm, creativity, and pioneering spirit in youth movements. With numerous achievements in youth work, she has been honored with the October 15 Award 2025 by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation for her outstanding contributions to the Youth Union and youth activities. Photo: Dong Thuy – VNA

Though considered among the most vulnerable groups to the impacts of climate change, women in the Mekong Delta have demonstrated resilience, creativity, and adaptability by starting businesses that capitalize on local resources. Female entrepreneurs in the region’s agricultural sector not only contribute to economic growth but also play a vital role in environmental protection and climate adaptation. Photo: Huynh Anh – VNA

The Gia Lai Provincial Tax Department is stepping up communication and guidance to encourage residents, business households, and enterprises to install and use the eTax Mobile app, which enables taxpayers to fulfill their financial obligations quickly, safely, and conveniently anytime, anywhere. As of now, more than 46,000 business households across Gia Lai Province have installed and used the app, with over 27 billion VND in tax payments made through eTax Mobile in September 2025. Photo: Quang Thai – VNA

Since 2021, Thanh Hoa province’s agricultural sector has converted10,656 hectares of low-yield, inefficient rice land into higher-value crops.Many models - such as guava, melon, pineapple, and sweet corn cultivation - havegenerated economic efficiency of VND 150 - 200 million per hectare per crop,two to three times higher than rice production, helping to enhance land-usevalue. Photo: Le Dong - VNA

Every autumn, Hanoi seems to don a new, tender and romantic cloak – a beauty so distinctive that it leaves a lasting impression on anyone who visits. Between the sweaty swelter of summertime and the crisp cold weather of winter, autumn slinks in like a dissonant chord resolving into harmony. Hanoi nature is at its most photogenic in autumn, with high, clear and blue sky, leaves changing in various hues of red, yellow and brown, the sun seems to become softer, kissing the streets with its gilded beam. Seasonal food of Hanoi autumn is lesser known to visitors, but is among the favourite dishes of Hanoians. In coffee shops or tea vendors, com (green glutinous rice) wrapped in fragrant lotus leaves are enjoyed as an autumn snack, together with banana and a cup of sau (dracontomelon) juice. It is no coincidence that Time Out magazine (UK) has named Hanoi one of Asia’s most beautiful autumn destinations in 2025. VNA Photo: Khánh Hoà

After July 1, 2025, the new Ho Chi Minh City - a “mega city” formed by merging the country’s three most dynamic economic zones into a hub of finance, high-tech industry, and the marine economy - faces an unprecedented governance challenge. From this point, digital government and digital citizens are the two parallel pillars shaping a modern, professional administrative system that enhances public service quality. Photo: Huu Duyen - VNA

The Resolution of the 1st Congress of the Quang Tri Provincial Party Committee for the 2025–2030 term identifies energy- particularly clean energy - as one of four strategic pillars of the economy and a key driving force for Quang Tri’s transformation into the clean energy hub of Central Vietnam. Under Vietnam’s Power Development Plan VIII, Quang Tri is projected to develop nearly 13,000 MW of power capacity by 2030 and add almost 3,900 MW more during 2031–2035 - a significant leap that transforms potential into practical strength. Photo: Nguyen Linh - VNA   

The first Congress of the Government’s Party Organisation,the 2025–2030 tenure, was opened in Hanoi on October 13. The congress isattended by 453 delegates representing more than 209,000 members of the 2,211Party units across the Government’s Party Organisation. Party General SecretaryTo Lam attended the opening session. VNA Photo

Duong Hoa Commune’s tea-growing area in Quang Ninh Province covers more than 200 hectares, yielding 1,600–2,000 tons of fresh tea buds annually. During the 2025–2030 period, the local tea industry aims to build Duong Hoa into a high-quality tea region with a strong brand associated with the “One Commune, One Product” (OCOP) program and rural tourism, gradually reaching national and international markets. Photo: Duc Hieu - VNA

Associate Professor Dr. Nguyen Thi Ai Nhung (born in 1980), Head of the Physical Chemistry Department under the Faculty of Chemistry and Deputy Director of the Institute for Science and Technology Research and Application at Hue University of Sciences, Hue University, is a dedicated scientist who tirelessly innovates and develops valuable herbal-based products for the community. Alongside her scientific passion, she also serves as an inspiring educator, nurturing academic curiosity and a love for science among generations of students. Photo: Van Dung - VNA

For generations of Hanoians, the iconic Long Bien Bridge spanning the Red River has become synonymous with their everyday life and been considered an important and central part of Hanoi’s development and history. Although many modern and monumental bridges have been built across the Red River such as Thang Long, Thanh Tri, Vinh Tuy Bridges, Long Bien Bridge always holds a special place in the hearts of Hanoians. VNA Photo: Khánh Hòa

The circulation of Storm Matmo caused severe flooding, isolation, and dyke incidents across many villages in Bac Ninh province. In response, local authorities coordinated with the army, police, and militia to promptly implement safety measures to protect people’s lives and property, reinforce dyke systems, and help stabilize daily life amid natural disasters. Photo: Danh Lam - VNA

The State Securities Commission announced that at 3:00 a.m. (Hanoi time) on October 8, 2025, global index provider FTSE Russell officially announced that Vietnam’s stock market had met all required criteria and was upgraded from a frontier market to a secondary emerging market. Photo: VNA

The digital transformation process is taking place strongly and impacting all aspects of social life. Keeping up with the trend, farmers in An Giang Province are gradually changing their mindset and farming practices to move closer to smart agriculture. This helps optimize production and business efficiency, improve productivity and quality, and enhance the sustainable value of agricultural products. Photo: Cong Mao - VNA