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The Party Central Committee and the Politburo have agreed in principle to establish Bac Ninh as a centrally governed city. The proposal to establish Bac Ninh as a centrally governed city has been approved by the Government and submitted to the National Assembly for consideration and approval at its August 2026 session. Bac Ninh is expected to officially become a centrally governed city on September 20, 2026, in accordance with a resolution of the National Assembly. Bac Ninh is undergoing comprehensive development and transformation, aspiring to become a green, civilized and modern urban area while preserving the cultural values that have shaped the distinctive identity of the Kinh Bac region. Photo: Viet Hung – VNA

Communes and wards across Thanh Hoa Province are focusing on reviewing, cross-checking and standardizing data for each land parcel, gradually completing the database for synchronization with the National Land Database System (VNLIS). These efforts have placed Thanh Hoa third among 34 provinces and centrally governed cities nationwide in terms of land data synchronization and updating, while creating an important foundation for improving land management and the processing of administrative procedures in the sector. Photo: Khieu Tu - VNA

The An Giang Provincial People's Committee has recently approved the Long Xuyen urban development master plan through 2050, covering the entire administrative areas of three wards - Long Xuyen, Binh Duc and My Thoi - with a total area of more than 9,531 hectares. The plan clearly defines Long Xuyen as a key growth-driving urban area of the province, following an open, polycentric model of green and smart development adapted to climate change. It is envisioned as a center for commerce, education, healthcare, human resource training and agricultural logistics. Photo: Thanh Sang - VNA

Nghe An Province is focusing on effectively tapping its agricultural land potential and promoting clean agriculture, high-tech agriculture and clean livestock farming. At the same time, the province is supporting production in accordance with standards and technical regulations, strengthening connections between businesses, investors and farmers to develop large-scale production areas and build value chains and distinctive local agricultural brands. Photo: Bich Hue - VNA

Hung Yen Province identifies land surveying, cadastral mapping, preparation of cadastral records and completion of the local land database as key and urgent political tasks associated with digital transformation, administrative reform and socio-economic development. Completing the surveying, inventory, digitalization and cleaning of land data will also facilitate connectivity, sharing and interoperability with other national data systems, thereby supporting state management of land resources. Photo: The Duyet – VNA

The Pham Hung School of Politics, in coordination with Tra Vinh University, on August 19, 2026 held a scientific seminar entitled “Applying New Points in the Documents of the 14th National Party Congress and the Documents of the First Vinh Long Provincial Party Congress to the Practice of Political Theory Teaching in Vinh Long Province.” Photo: Pham Minh Tuan - VNA

With only two weeks to go until the opening of the 2026-2027 school year, the market for books and school supplies in Hanoi is becoming increasingly vibrant. At bookstores, bookshops and stationery stores, a wide range of school supplies are available at stable prices and in diverse designs, attracting large numbers of parents and students, with Vietnamese-made products taking the lead. Photo: Thanh Tung - VNA

Tam Thanh Fishing Village is a popular community-based tourism destination in the southern part of Da Nang City. Beautifully situated between the sea on one side and a river on the other, the village is adorned with unique artistic colors that blend with the daily life of local residents. Together, these elements create a distinctive creative cultural space that attracts visitors from near and far seeking new experiences. Photo: Do Truong - VNA

Through its historical journey from 1945 to the present, Vietnam has achieved outstanding accomplishments across all fields, affirming its potential and position on the path of renewal, integration and sustainable development as it moves into a new era. Photo: VNA

The Long Phieng Commune Boarding Primary and Lower Secondary School project in Son La Province has a total investment of more than VND 243 billion and covers an area of 5 hectares. It comprises 12 main buildings, including classrooms, subject-specific rooms, boarding facilities, a multipurpose building, a dining hall and various auxiliary facilities, meeting the educational and daily living needs of more than 1,000 students in the border area. After nearly a year of construction, the project has now reached more than 97% completion and is expected to be inaugurated on August 22, 2026. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA

Floodwaters from upstream are rising by an average of 2-3 cm per day and night in the Dong Thap Muoi region of Tay Ninh Province. Combined with rainfall and high tides, the rising water is increasing the risk of flooding in low-lying areas amid the peak harvest season for the Summer-Autumn rice crop. In Vinh Thanh Commune, rapidly rising floodwaters inundated 10 hectares of glutinous rice just days before harvest. More than 100 officers and soldiers from the armed forces were mobilized to work alongside local residents to urgently harvest the crop and minimize losses. Photo by courtesy/VNA

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended the opening ceremony of the first class of a knowledge update and training programme for members of the 14th Party Central Committee in Hanoi on August 17, stressing that the programme's value should be measured not by the amount of information conveyed, but by new perspectives, better decisions and improved outcomes. The first class, held from August 17-23, brings together 63 members of the 14th Party Central Committee. Photo: VNA

Digital transformation is no longer limited to control rooms or large data systems but has reached every Party cell and Party member. From online study sessions on Party resolutions and paperless Party cell meetings to the use of electronic Party member handbooks, digital transformation is becoming increasingly evident in the daily activities of officials and Party members in Quang Tri Province. No longer a distant concept associated with data centres or advanced technology systems, digital technology is being applied in Party cells, agencies and units, contributing to changes in leadership and management methods and improving the effectiveness of Party affairs. Photo: Thanh Thuy - VNA

Tay Ninh Province is taking strong measures to address violations of traffic laws by officials, civil servants, public employees and Party members, particularly drink-driving offences, while holding heads of agencies accountable for reviewing and handling violations by personnel under their management. In the first six months of 2026, authorities detected 16 officials, civil servants, public employees and Party members among 6,018 cases of alcohol concentration violations. Photo: Minh Phu - VNA

Thousands of visitors flocked to Sin Cheng Commune, Lao Cai Province, on August 15, 2026, to attend the first Sin Cheng Golden Season Festival 2026, themed “Sin Cheng Golden Season – Echoes of the Hmong Flute”. The festival took place amid the joyful atmosphere of the rice harvest season, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of golden terraced rice fields and the vibrant sounds of Hmong flutes echoing through the mountains and forests. Photo: Huong Thu - VNA

Amid the mountains and forests of Quang La (Quang Ninh Province), the Thanh Y Dao community continues to preserve traditional cultural values passed down through generations. From dances and love-exchange songs to every stitch on brocade fabrics, each cultural element is not only a memory of the ethnic community but also a resource for strengthening its identity and promoting sustainable development. Photo: Duc Hieu - VNA

The Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee has issued Decision No. 54/2026/QD-UBND, detailing land parcel size limits and conditions for subdivision, consolidation and recognition of land use rights, with a number of new provisions aimed at removing obstacles for residents. The decision will officially take effect on August 20, replacing previous decisions issued by the former provinces of Lam Dong, Binh Thuan and Dak Nong before their merger. Photo: Nguyen Dung - VNA

Implementing the policy of streamlining and reorganizingvillages and hamlets to improve management efficiency and effectiveness, manylocalities in Son La Province face challenges due to the vast area, scatteredpopulation, difficult transportation and differences in customs, traditions andcultures among ethnic groups. With strong public support, the policy is beingimplemented smoothly, opening up new development opportunities and fosteringunited and sustainable communities. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA

A new train service linking Hue with several destinations in central Vietnam began ticket sales on August 17, offering travellers a convenient way to explore the region’s famous heritage sites.

The Party Committee of Central Party Agencies held a hybrid conference on August 13, 2026 to study, disseminate and implement the Resolution of the 3rd Plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee. Photo: VNA