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Fireworks celebrate 50th anniversary of city being named after President Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of July 2, 2026, from 9:00 p.m. to 9:15 p.m., simultaneously staged artistic fireworks displays at 16 locations to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Saigon–Gia Dinh officially being named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976 – July 2, 2026). At the Saigon River Tunnel entrance in An Khanh Ward—the largest fireworks venue featuring 1,000 high-altitude fireworks along with a large-scale low-altitude display—brilliant bursts illuminated the downtown skyline, creating a magnificent spectacle. Thousands of residents and visitors gathered around Ba Son Bridge, the Saigon Marina IFC building, and both banks of the Saigon River to enjoy the dazzling display, sharing the festive atmosphere and pride on this special anniversary of the city bearing President Ho Chi Minh’s name. Photo: Hong Dat – VNA

Ceremony marking 50 years of Saigon-Gia Dinh bearing late President’s name

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Party, State leader presents Party membership badges to veteran members

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam attended a ceremony in Hanoi on May 19 to award 80-, 75- and 70-year Party membership badges to 34 veteran Party members in the capital on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2026). VNA Photo

Displaying President Ho Chi Minh’s portrait in Party members’ homes - cultural beauty in Phu Huu Commune (Dong Thap)

Implementing the model “Party Members’ Homes Displaying President Ho Chi Minh’s Portrait” launched by the Party Committee of Phu Huu Commune in Dong Thap Province, more than 2,000 Party members from 53 Party organizations under the commune’s Party Committee have displayed Uncle Ho’s portrait in solemn places in their homes. This activity not only carries profound political significance but also gradually forms an educational cultural beauty, contributing to promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and lifestyle within Party cells, Party members’ families and throughout the community. Photo: Nhut An - VNA

Visitors flock to Duc Thanh historical site to pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh

The Duc Thanh historical site under the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Phan Thiet Ward, Lam Dong Province welcomed thousands of officials, Party members, youth union members, students and visitors who came to offer incense and pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Hong Hieu - VNA

Preferential loans help poor households and policy beneficiaries in Dong Nai

The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies branch in Dong Nai City continues to maintain stable and effective operations, contributing to supporting tens of thousands of poor households and policy beneficiaries in developing their economy and improving their living standards through various programs such as job creation loans, rural clean water and environmental sanitation loans, and support for students. Photo: K GUIH – VNA

Ha Tinh ensures power supply during hot season

As the summer season begins, Ha Tinh has experienced prolonged heatwaves with soaring temperatures. Electricity demand has risen sharply, especially during peak hours, posing risks of localized overloads. In response, since early 2026, Ha Tinh Power Company has conducted a comprehensive review of the power grid system. Units have focused on clearing transmission corridors, cleaning insulators, inspecting vulnerable points and tightening operational discipline. Infrastructure investment has also been identified by the local power sector as a long-term solution. To date, nearly 50 overload-prevention transformer stations and 34 low-voltage substations carried over from the previous year’s plan have been energized and put into operation across the province. Photo: Huu Quyet - VNA

Bustling fishing life along Da Nang’s coastal villages

Fishermen in the coastal villages of Da Nang city mainly rely on nearshore fishing for their livelihoods. During the fishing season, bustling beaches and abundant seafood catches bring fishermen a stable source of income and help preserve their traditional trade.

Khanh Hoa province to host Sea Festival in July

The People’s Committee of Khanh Hoa province has issued a plan for the 2026 Sea Festival, which will take place at the April 2 Square in Nha Trang ward from July 17-19.

Vietnamese cultural spirit shines through Ao Dai festival in Europe

Themed “the essence of Vietnamese Ao Dai", the event featured 19 performances and cultural activities, including ao dai showcases, musical performances, art exhibitions and interactive cultural spaces, offering audiences a vivid glimpse into Vietnamese culture in the heart of Europe.

11th National VFF Congress: Innovation to strengthen great national unity

As Vietnam enters a new stage of development marked by strong demands for institutional reform, governance innovation and national digital transformation, the role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front has become more important than ever. The Front continues to serve as the centre for fostering solidarity and bringing together the aspirations, determination and strength of the people.

The art of flute kites: Where bamboo and wood come alive through artisans’ hands

Behind the flute kites soaring over the skies of O Dien is a centuries-old craft tradition meticulously preserved and passed down through generations by artisans in Hanoi’s Ba Duong Noi village.

Vietnam moves to expand health insurance coverage, including preventive care and check-ups

The plan sets out concrete tasks and solutions to fully institutionalise the directive, while guiding ministries, sectors and localities in implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies to ensure more effective health insurance coverage, with the goal of achieving universal coverage by 2030.

Program marking 85th anniversary of Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization

A program was held in Hanoi on May 14, 2026, marking the 85th anniversary of the establishment of the Ho Chi Minh Young Pioneer Organization (May 15, 1941 – May 15, 2026) and received the First-Class Labor Order. Pham Thi Thanh Tra, member of the Party Central Committee Secretariat and Deputy Prime Minister, attended and delivered a speech. Photo: Minh Duc - VNA

Cau Dat Tea Hill (Lam Dong) - destination of green landscapes, rich tea culture

Cau Dat Tea Hill in Xuan Truong Ward, Da Lat, is one of the oldest tea-growing areas in Lam Dong Province. Covering more than 230 hectares at an altitude of around 1,650 meters above sea level, with a cool climate year-round, the area has become an attractive destination for visitors who love nature and unique tea culture experiences. Photo: Nguyen Thanh – VNA

Heritage rail journey brings new identity to central Vietnam tourism

The heritage train offers passengers not only a means of transport, but also a sense of connection linking destinations across central Vietnam, tourism with transport, and nostalgic memories with contemporary experiences. While older travellers are reminded of journeys from decades ago, younger passengers and international visitors are discovering a greener, culture-rich way to explore the region.

Thai media praise Vietnam U17’s historic World Cup qualification

Vietnam U17’s dramatic comeback win over the UAE to reach the quarter-finals of the AFC U17 Asian Cup and qualify for the FIFA U17 World Cup has attracted widespread attention from Thai media and football fans. Many described it as another milestone for Vietnamese youth football.

Brilliant red of royal poinciana lights up Dong Thap’s street

A four-kilometres section running through National Highway 80 in Lap Vo commune, Dong Thap province is filled with the bright and brilliant red of blooming phuong vi flowers (Royal poinciana). The trees are in full bloom in early May, marking the end of a school year and youth memories in Vietnam. Photo: Nhut An - VNA

Special classes in Tuyen Quang where teachers become students

Every fifth period on Mondays and Tuesdays, Le Quy Don Secondary School in Minh Xuan Ward, Tuyen Quang organizes English classes for its administrators, teachers and staff, with the school’s own English teachers serving as instructors. The activity aims to help realize the education sector’s goal of making English a second language in schools while improving the quality of the teaching workforce. Photo: Thanh Tung - VNA

Coffee blossom season - romantic time in Son La

In late April and early May 2026, Son La province is adorned with the pristine white blossoms of coffee trees. Clusters of white flowers bloom across the hillsides, illuminating the entire mountainous landscape and creating a poetic and romantic scene, attracting many locals and tourists, especially young people, to visit, take photos, and experience the beauty. The coffee blossom season typically occurs in 3-4 waves, from around the end of November of the previous year to the beginning of May of the following year, adding to the dreamy atmosphere of the Northwest highlands. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA

Vietnam Fatherland Front convenes 11th National Congress

The 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front officially opened at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on May 12, 2026. The congress gathers more than 1,300 delegates under the theme: “Solidarity - Democracy - Innovation - Creativity - Development.” General Secretary and State President To Lam, along with current and former Party and State leaders, attended the event. Photo: VNA

“Golden harvest” in Quang Tri deepens military-civilian ties

In early May, border-area rice fields in Quang Tri become bustling again during the Winter-Spring rice harvest season. Amid the golden color of a “season of abundance,” the green uniforms of Border Guard officers and soldiers appear across rice fields and villages, contributing to the urgent pace of work and strengthening military-civilian solidarity along the nation’s frontier. Alongside helping local residents harvest crops, border guard stations along the province’s border areas have also carried out various community-oriented activities. Though simple, these meaningful actions help spread the positive image of Border Guard soldiers among the people. Photo by courtesy/VNA