Tra Que vegetable village revives hopes for Lunar New Year season

Tra Que vegetable village revives hopes for Lunar New Year season

After consecutive floods at the end of 2025, Tra Que vegetable village (Hoi An Tay Ward, Da Nang City) is gradually recovering thanks to the diligence of local farmers. Across Tra Que’s fields, green hues are steadily returning after the natural disasters. Each vegetable bed is cultivated not only to supply the Lunar New Year market but also to help revive the village’s signature experiential tourism activities. With resilience and determination, Tra Que villagers are reaffirming the vitality of their traditional craft village, aiming for a stable harvest and a vibrant new year welcoming visitors. Photo: Khoa Chuong – VNA
Early understanding of Party Resolution’s spirit - foundation for effective implementation

Early understanding of Party Resolution’s spirit - foundation for effective implementation

Publicly soliciting opinions from the people on the draft documents for the 14th National Party Congress marks an important step in promoting democracy and harnessing collective wisdom. In Hung Yen Province, this approach not only reflects a spirit of openness and innovation in Party-building work but also helps officials, Party members, and citizens across the country to gain an early understanding of the Resolution’s guiding principles - laying a solid foundation for effective and wide-reaching implementation after the Congress. Photo: VNA
Power Corporation works through night to restore electricity for residents in central region

Power Corporation works through night to restore electricity for residents in central region

Throughout the night of November 1, 2025, the Central Region Power Corporation (EVNCPC) worked to repair power outages and successfully restored electricity to more than 400,000 customers, accounting for over 84% of those affected by the historic floods sweeping across central Vietnam. EVNCPC has resolved and restored 516 out of 599 incidents and flood-related outages, achieving a recovery rate of over 86%. EVNCPC’s officers, employees, and technicians have been working around the clock in the provinces and cities of Da Nang, Quang Tri, Hue, and Quang Ngai to restore the power supply and help residents return to normal life as soon as possible. Photo by courtesy/VNA
Promoting Vietnamese brands widely across digital platforms

Promoting Vietnamese brands widely across digital platforms

The 2025 Autumn Fair, taking place from October 25 to November 4, 2025 at the National Exhibition Center in Dong Anh District, Hanoi, features over 3,000 booths. It serves not only as a venue for showcasing and trading goods but also as a highlight of modern trade promotion activities. Adopting a new approach, each booth integrates traditional display spaces with digital platforms, especially with the participation of numerous Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs), Key Opinion Consumers (KOCs), and popular TikTokers, helping to strongly promote Vietnamese products and brands in the era of e-commerce. Photo: VNA
Le Van Son, “The Sower of Green Seeds” in Dong Thap

Le Van Son, “The Sower of Green Seeds” in Dong Thap

For nearly 30 years, teacher Le Van Son, from Lap Vo 1 High School (Dong Thap Province), has guided numerous students to achieve high prizes in provincial and national Biology competitions. Provincial People’s Committee and the Minister of Education and Training; earned titles such as Provincial Emulation Soldier, Excellent Teacher, and Golden Chalk Award; and was honored with the title of Meritorious Teacher. He was honored to be selected by the Dong Thap Education Sector to attend the 11th National Patriotic Emulation Congress. Photo: Nhut An – VNA
Kien Hai Special Zone people, officials contribute opinions to draft documents for 14th National Party Congress

Kien Hai Special Zone people, officials contribute opinions to draft documents for 14th National Party Congress

Following the instructions from the Party Central Committee and the An Giang Provincial Party Committee on collecting opinions for the draft documents to be submitted to the 14th National Party Congress, the Party Committee of Kien Hai Special Zone developed a detailed plan, assigning clear responsibilities to each unit and Party organization to ensure the process was conducted seriously, systematically, and in accordance with regulations. As a result, more than 60 constructive and responsible opinions were collected on over 30 specific topics. Photo: Van Si – VNA
Dong Hoi – Administrative center of Quang Tri expanding urban space toward sea

Dong Hoi – Administrative center of Quang Tri expanding urban space toward sea

The Resolution of the 1st Party Congress of Quang Tri Province for the 2025–2030 tenure sets the goal of building Quang Tri into a new growth pole in the central region. Under the plan, Dong Hoi is being comprehensively developed into the province’s political, administrative, executive, and public service center - serving as the driving force for Quang Tri’s aspiration to reach the open sea. Photo: Nguyen Linh – VNA
Doctor who devoted his youth to fight against dengue fever

Doctor who devoted his youth to fight against dengue fever

Professor, Doctor, and Physician Ta Van Tram, Director of Tien Giang General Hospital (Dong Thap), has dedicated his youth to researching effective treatments for dengue fever in children. He has received numerous awards from the provincial People’s Committee, the First-Class Labour Order in 2024, the title of National Emulation Soldier in 2011 and 2024, the Provincial Emulation Soldier title, the Outstanding Teacher of Vietnam title, along with many other prestigious honors. Photo: Huu Chi – VNA
Traditional performing arts blend into Hanoi’s old quarter

Traditional performing arts blend into Hanoi’s old quarter

Every Saturday evening, traditional music and songs resonate in front of the ancient house at 64 Ma May Street (Hoan Kiem ward, Hanoi) as part of a weekly traditional performing arts show. Excerpts of tuồng (classical drama), chèo (traditional opera), xẩm (folk singing by blind buskers), and hát văn (spiritual singing) captivate both locals and visitors. Amid the vibrant pace of the pedestrian streets, these folk melodies continue to echo, showcasing the enduring vitality of Vietnamese culture in the heart of the capital. Photo: Khanh Hoa – VNA
Phu Tho develops advanced new-style rural areas while preserving cultural identity of Muong ethnic group

Phu Tho develops advanced new-style rural areas while preserving cultural identity of Muong ethnic group

Lac Son commune in Phu Tho province, like many localities nationwide, has been restructuring and reorganizing its administrative apparatus toward greater efficiency to meet new socio-economic development requirements. Despite challenges following the merger, the commune’s Party Committee, authorities, and residents have maintained strong unity to achieve the goals set out in the local Party Congress Resolutions for 2020–2025 and 2025–2030. Among these, the national target program on new-style rural development is considered a key, long-term task linked with sustainable growth and preservation of the Muong ethnic group’s cultural identity. Photo: Trong Dat – VNA
New rural development in Gia Lai after merger

New rural development in Gia Lai after merger

Identifying the National Target Program on New Rural Development as a key and central task in socio-economic growth, the Party committees and authorities of Gia Lai province have focused on leadership and mobilized the entire political system with strong determination. To date, the province has 110 communes implementing the New Rural Development Program, of which 47 communes meet new rural standards (42.7%) and 3 communes meet advanced new rural standards (6.4%). Photo: Vu Sinh – VNA
Signing ceremony of Hanoi Convention solemnly opens in Hanoi

Signing ceremony of Hanoi Convention solemnly opens in Hanoi

The Signing Ceremony and the High-Level Conference of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (Hanoi Convention) were solemnly held on October 25 at the National Convention Centre with the theme "Countering Cybercrime – Sharing Responsibility – Securing our Future”. Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong chaired the ceremony with the participation of United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and leaders and high-level representatives of about 110 countries and many international organisations, including UN agencies, regional organisations, financial institutions, and many experts and scholars in the field of cybersecurity and international law. Vietnamese State President Luong Cuong and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered remarks at the opening session of the signing ceremony of the United Nations Convention against Cybercrime (also known as Hanoi Convention). VNA Photo
Luc Ngan (Bac Ninh) enters ripe fruit season

Luc Ngan (Bac Ninh) enters ripe fruit season

Bac Ninh Province has nearly 8,200 hectares of citrus trees(mainly concentrated in Luc Ngan District), including over 2,700 hectares oforanges and 5,400 hectares of grapefruits (of which more than 5,300 hectaresare grown under VietGAP standards), with an estimated total output of 76,000tonnes. The province has now entered the harvest season, with cooperatives andorchard owners readying fruit gardens, service areas, and tourist attractionsto welcome visitors for sightseeing and experiential tours. Photo: Viet Hung –VNA
Tay Ninh works to ensure traffic safety for local residents

Tay Ninh works to ensure traffic safety for local residents

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
Ninh Binh builds a people-oriented administration

Ninh Binh builds a people-oriented administration

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
Ceremony for 5th national writing contest on safeguarding Party’s ideological foundations

Ceremony for 5th national writing contest on safeguarding Party’s ideological foundations

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
Two Vietnamese villages honoured as “Best Tourism Villages 2025” by the UN Tourism

Two Vietnamese villages honoured as “Best Tourism Villages 2025” by the UN Tourism

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
Ca Mau creates breakthroughs for collective economy

Ca Mau creates breakthroughs for collective economy

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
Border guard women of Quang Tri with qualities of Uncle Ho’s soldiers in new era

Border guard women of Quang Tri with qualities of Uncle Ho’s soldiers in new era

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