Con Dao National Park gets Green List certification
Con Dao National Park has received Green List certification by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), recognising its effective, transparent and equitable management in line with international standards.
Above the clouds: Vietnamese footprints on world’s highest peaks
In recent years, Vietnamese climbers have reached places once thought beyond human limits, from Everest - the roof of the world, to K2 - the “killer mountain,” and even the icy edges of the Arctic and Antarctic.
Mandarin cultivation helps households in Thai Nguyen province escape poverty
As the year draws to a close, mandarin orchards across the
hills glow with the golden color of ripe fruit. Producing thousands of tonnes
annually and protected under the Geographical Indication “Bac Kan Mandarin,”
the crop has evolved from a traditional fruit tree into a key source of income,
playing an important role in poverty reduction efforts in the locality. Photo
by courtesy/VNA
Pu Luong special-use forest - eco-tourism potential of Thanh Hoa province
Covering 17,662 hectares - including 13,320 hectares of
strictly protected zones and 4,343 hectares of ecological restoration zones - the
Pu Luong Nature Reserve Management Board is working to develop the lush forest
into a prominent eco-tourism destination in Thanh Hoa Province. Photo: Hoa Mai
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“Blooming Stone Plateau” Festival on Dong Van Karst Plateau (Tuyen Quang)
The buckwheat blossom season unveils the gentle beauty of the Dong Van Karst Plateau in Tuyen Quang. The “Blooming Stone Plateau” Festival offers a subtle highlight, honoring the cultural identities of the Mong and Lo Lo ethnic groups amid vibrant fields of flowers. From Quan Ba and Yen Minh to Dong Van and Meo Vac, the tiny blossoms seem to stitch together layers of rugged rock into a soft and memorable landscape. Photo: Minh Tam – VNA
Promoting valuable herbal traditions of Red Dao people in Lao Cai
Ta Phin commune in Lao Cai attracts visitors with its natural scenery and the distinctive traditional culture of local ethnic communities. The area is also well known nationwide for the Red Dao herbal bath service. Currently, around 40 households offer the herbal bath service, creating jobs for hundreds of ethnic minority women and contributing to the development of community-based tourism. Photo: Huong Thu – VNA
Son La farmers enjoy bumper coffee harvest and good prices
Son La now has the largest Arabica coffee growing area in
Viet Nam, covering more than 30,000 hectares and producing an average of
40,000–50,000 tonnes of fresh cherries each year. At this time of year, farmers
across the hillsides are busy harvesting coffee, with prices starting from
30,000 VND/kg, generating significant income for growers. Photo: Quang Quyet –
VNA
Young man in Dong Thap starts business from loofah fiber
Driven by the idea of returning to nature and promoting eco-friendly
living, Do Dang Khoa - founder of the “Loofah Village” project in My Tra ward,
Dong Thap province - has transformed natural materials such as loofah fiber,
corn husks, chicken feathers and silkworm cocoons into a wide range of
household products. The items vary from pet toys to kitchen scrubbers, bath
accessories and more, and are favoured by both domestic consumers and export
markets. Photo: Hong Nhung – VNA
Whole country stands with central region
These days, as the central and Central Highlands regions
struggle with the aftermath of successive storms and floods, solidarity and
compassion are being strengthened across the country - in every neighbourhood,
social organisation and in the hearts of all Vietnamese. Photo: VNA
Bringing literacy to Ruc ethnic community in Quang Tri
Hoa Primary and Secondary School, located among On,Yen Hop and Mo O O O villages in Kim Phu commune (Quang Tri), has nearly 150students, all from the Ruc, a subgroup of the Chut ethnic minority. During theflood season, the route from the commune centre to the school is often deeplyinundated, requiring teachers to take two to three boat trips to reach class.Despite the hardship, the teachers remain committed-teaching students duringthe day and running a literacy class at night for 19 Ruc adults. Photo: TaChuyen – VNA
NA deputies donate to support flood-hit people
NA deputies on 24 November 2025, during the 10th session of
the 15th National Assembly, donated to support people in overcoming the impacts
of natural disasters and floods. The programme was organised by the NA Standing
Committee. Photo: Doan Tan – VNA
Party General Secretary and delegates donate to support people affected by storms and floods
Delegates attending the 2025 National Conference on
Inspection, Supervision and Party Discipline Enforcement for the 13th tenure
made donations to support people in provinces affected by storms and floods in
Hanoi on November 24. Photo: VNA
Yellow Camellia helps farmers in Thai Nguyen escape poverty
In recent years, Yellow Camellia has been widely cultivated
in northern communes of Thai Nguyen Province such as Cho Don, Nghia Ta, Yen
Thinh, Bach Thong and Ba Be. The plant has high economic value, especially its
flowers, which sell for 350,000–500,000 VND per kilogram. Fresh fruits fetch
around 90,000 VND per kilogram and fresh leaves about 20,000 VND per kilogram.
The crop has helped increase household income and gradually lifted many local
farmers out of poverty. Photo by courtesy/VNA
Helicopters deployed to deliver essential supplies to flood-affected areas in South Central provinces
Da Nang authorities, the Air Defense–Air Force Service,
Military Region 5 and relevant units prepared thousands of aid packages
containing essential items such as instant noodles, drinking water, medicines,
flashlights and life jackets. These supplies were carefully packed for urgent
helicopter transport to flood-isolated communities in the South Central region.
Photo: Tran Le Lam – VNA
Dak Lak: More flood-affected residents rescued during night
On the evening of November 20, 2025, authorities in Dak Lak
Province, together with rescue units, evacuated more residents from flood-hit
areas. Photo: Tuong Quan – VNA
Khanh Hoa races against time to move flood-affected residents to safety
Amid complicated flooding across Khanh Hoa Province, onNovember 20, 2025, local forces coordinated with the Navy and the NavalCommando to help evacuate residents from inundated areas to safety. Photo: XuanTrieu – VNA
Gia Lai border guards help evacuating people to avoid flooding
As heavy rains and flooding continue to pose complex
challenges in Hoai Nhon Dong Ward, Gia Lai Province, Tam Quan Nam Border Guard
Station deployed officers and soldiers to assist local residents in evacuating
and relocating their belongings to minimize flood-related damage. The unit also
reinforced communication efforts, advising people on preventive measures and
safe evacuation procedures while providing timely reassurance during the
difficult situation. Photo by courtesy/VNA
Ninh Binh provides training for Party organisation and development officers
The Organisation
Commission of the Ninh Binh Provincial Party Committee held a training course
on Party organisation and development for officers in charge of organisational
affairs at Party committees under the province on November 20, 2025. Photo: Nguyen Chinh – VNA
Special teacher for disadvantaged border-area students in Lai Chau
Major Vu Van
Chinh, an English lecturer at the University of Fire Prevention and Fighting
under the Ministry of Public Security, is among the officers volunteering to
reinforce frontline border communes facing complex security issues in the
2023–2025 period. Assigned to Nam Ban commune of the former Nam Nhun district
(now Pa Tan commune), he takes on local policing duties while also teaching English
to students in the area. Photo: Nguyen Oanh – VNA
