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The northwestern mountainous province of Lai Chau is home to 20 ethnic groups, each adding a unique cultural colour to the province’s rich human landscape. Amid deepening integration, local communities continue to preserve and promote traditional cultural values, turning culture into an inner strength and a solid foundation for sustainable development.

Nestled amid the majestic mountains, Kim Tien Pagoda in Tinh Bien ward, An Giang province, is a distinctive spiritual destination in the Seven Mountains (Bay Nui) region. The pagoda’s most striking feature is the 24-metre-tall Amitabha Buddha statue, solemnly positioned atop the main hall, rising prominently against the sky and the surrounding mountain ranges.

At a time when industrial yellow apricot trees and mass production dominate the market, Hue quietly preserves something more precious than gold: royal apricot blossoms (hoang mai). More than just a Tet flower, Hue’s royal apricot blossoms are emerging as a trend-setting economic sector, where preserved genetic sources, imperial heritage, and the refined aesthetics of the former capital combine to create a value no other apricot-growing region can replicate.

Each locality must select right species to cultivate in right locations, ensure tight and long-term management, and foster a love for nature in the community, especially the younger generation, the Party leader demanded.

The facility, located in Tan Hung Industrial Park, represents the first phase of the company’s investment and forms part of its broader expansion in Southeast Asia. YADEA says the plant is intended to strengthen its manufacturing capacity in Vietnam and support growing demand for electric two-wheelers.

Hanoi has long been a sanctuary for photography enthusiasts, offering effortless opportunities to capture breathtaking scenes. It is a tapestry of light and fragrance, a living breath of a capital city steeped in a millennium of heritage.

Spring in Vietnam is not only a season of renewal and reunion, but also a time for refined cultural traditions. Among the most cherished Lunar New Year pastimes, as reflected in the old saying “First calligraphy, second paintings, third ceramics, fourth woodcraft,” calligraphy holds a special place in Vietnamese culture.

On February 18, 2026 (the second day of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo), a traditional puppet performance by the Te Tieu puppet guild was held at Ho Van Space, part of the Special National Relic Site of Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature) in Hanoi, attracting a large number of residents and visitors. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA

Requesting calligraphy at the beginning of the Lunar New Year is a long-standing cultural tradition of the Vietnamese people. It reflects respect for knowledge, the spirit of learning, and aspirations for a prosperous and fortunate new year. Each character is both a wish and a reminder to strive for better values in life. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA

Hanoi has been listed among the top 10 Asian cities with the best street food, according to Time Out magazine.

Peach blossoms are now in full bloom across hillsides, village paths and traditional Hmong homes in the community-based tourism village of Sin Suoi Ho in Lai Chau province, creating a vivid spring landscape that draws visitors to the area.

The artwork themed “Vinh quy bai to” (Return Home in Glory), currently displayed at the Thai Hoc House of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, is a unique, one-of-a-kind creation. The spectacular carving illustrates the scene of a traditional procession whereby a man who has passed a royal exam to be eligible to work in the court, returns home to pay tribute to his ancestors to the tumultuous welcome of the whole village.

The first day of the Lunar New Year of Binh Ngo 2026 in Truong Sa Special Administrative Zone, Khanh Hoa Province was truly special. Although not as bustling as on the mainland, the New Year celebration remained deeply meaningful. Soldiers and residents on the islands took part in the first flag-raising ceremony of the year and various cultural and artistic activities. Photo by courtesy/VNA

In recent years, ethnic minority Party members in Dak Lak Province have increasingly affirmed their pioneering and exemplary role. Grassroots Party organisations have focused on improving quality, proactively identifying and nurturing potential candidates, and recruiting ethnic minority members, thereby strengthening the political system, promoting socio-economic development and reinforcing the great national unity bloc. Photo: Nguyen Dung – VNA

Over the past year, agencies, units, localities and residents across Lam Dong Province have actively implemented key Politburo resolutions on economic development. Notably, Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024 on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation has been widely carried out, as its contents are closely linked to daily administrative work and the lives of local people. Photo: Chu Quoc Hung – VNA

Pink mandarins are among Dong Thap province’s best-known specialties and a demanding crop that bears fruit only once a year. After months of meticulous care, many orchards are now ripening and entering the peak harvest season to serve the 2026 Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse) market. The fruit is mainly cultivated in Lai Vung, Hoa Long and Phong Hoa communes, covering more than 220 hectares. Photo: Nhut An – VNA

By successfully breeding the San Tien pink wax apple variety and applying a strict organic cultivation process, Tran Van Phuc from An Quoi Hamlet, Cu Lao Dung Commune (Can Tho City) has not only enriched his family but also opened a sustainable pathway to enhance the value of Vietnamese agricultural products in international markets. With 50 hectares under cultivation, yielding around 20 tonnes per hectare and selling at 150,000–230,000 VND per kilogram depending on grade, he earns an estimated annual profit of 2 billion VND per hectare. Photo: Thu Hien – VNA

Horses have long been a familiar part of Vietnamese culture, accompanying people from daily life and farming to the battlefield, and often appearing alongside images of generals, deities, honour, and scholarly achievement. As such, horses embody both intimacy and a sense of the sacred, symbolising nobility as much as closeness. Horses are known for their endurance, intelligence, and loyalty, yet they are associated with impatience, arrogance, and unruliness. It is precisely this complexity that has allowed the image of horses to permeate Vietnamese life in a natural and deeply rooted way, enriching the nation’s spiritual and cultural landscape. VNA Photo: Thanh Thương

Following directives from the Ministry of Public Security on ensuring traffic order and safety in 2026, especially before, during and after the 2026 Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse), the Traffic Police Division of Hanoi Police has proactively implemented thematic plans, intensified patrols and inspections, and strictly handled violations, including drink-driving – one of the direct causes of traffic accidents. Photo: Pham Kien – VNA

In villages not yet connected to the national grid, Lai Chau’s power sector has implemented flexible solutions, striving to provide temporary electricity from diesel generators so that residents can celebrate Tet. Photo: Nguyen Oanh – VNA