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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

As part of its efforts to build a smart city, Ho Chi Minh City has identified that digital government can only operate effectively when it is implemented consistently at the grassroots level and places people at the center of public service delivery. The “Digital Literacy for All” campaign has been rolled out in wards and communes, helping narrow the gap in digital skills and access to technology. Bringing digital knowledge to every neighborhood and household not only helps streamline government operations and ensure smooth administration, but also gradually shapes a generation of “digital citizens” as a foundation for sustainable development. Photo: Huu Duyen - VNA

To put four multi-level boarding schools in the border communes of Mau Son, Quoc Khanh, Khuat Xa and Kien Moc in Lang Son Province into operation from the 2026-2027 academic year, construction units and relevant forces are working to accelerate construction and complete essential facilities, including classrooms, staff housing, administrative buildings and school grounds, as well as install equipment for teaching. The projects are expected to be completed in August 2026. Photo: Quang Duy - VNA

On the morning of August 10, 2026, in Hanoi, the Ministry of National Defence held a ceremony to hand over decisions signed by the State President to officers assigned to UN peacekeeping missions at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) and the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). Senior Lieutenant General Phung Si Tan, Deputy Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People's Army, attended the ceremony. Photo: An Dang - VNA

From bulky stacks of paper files and lengthy meetings with piles of printed documents, the leadership and management activities of Party agencies in Quang Tri are gradually shifting to the digital environment. Electronic management systems, digital signatures, online meetings and real-time data not only help reduce the administrative workload but also transform leadership and management methods to make them faster and more closely aligned with practical needs. Photo: Thanh Thuy - VNA

Dong Thap Province is implementing a 100-day campaign to create and update electronic health records on the VNeID application for local residents. The province aims to have more than 90% of its residents create and update their electronic health records on VNeID by October 20, 2026. Photo: Huu Chi - VNA

With only about one month left before the 2026-2027 academic year officially begins, educational institutions across Hung Yen Province are urgently preparing their facilities, determined to create the best possible learning environment for pupils, students and trainees. In particular, converting surplus office buildings left after administrative restructuring into schools and training facilities not only helps make effective use of public assets and prevent waste, but also gradually addresses bottlenecks in educational infrastructure and creates more room for the development of the education sector. Photo: The Duyet - VNA

Farmers across the Dong Thap Muoi region in Tay Ninh Province are entering the peak of the 2026 Summer-Autumn rice harvest, with average yields estimated at 7.27 tonnes per hectare. Traders are purchasing freshly harvested rice directly in the fields. Alongside the bumper harvest and favorable prices, the agricultural sector and local authorities are reviewing irrigation and dyke systems, preparing measures to protect production during the rainy and flood season, and arranging suitable plans for the upcoming Autumn-Winter crop. Photo: Bui Giang - VNA

Lai Chau province held an inauguration and handover ceremony on August 6, 2026 for 24 resettlement houses for families who lost their homes in the flash flood at the San Bay resettlement area, Muong Than commune. The resettlement site covers 10,000 square meters, with each household allocated a 200-square-meter residential plot and an 80-square-meter house. The project was constructed by the Lai Chau Provincial Military Command in coordination with the Military Logistics Academy under the Ministry of National Defence. Photo: Quy Trung - VNA

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, Head of the National Cybersecurity Steering Committee, on August 6, 2026, in Hanoi attended and launched the campaign in response to Vietnam Cybersecurity Day (August 6) under the theme: “For a Humane Cyberspace for Everyone.” Photo: VNA

Recognizing the value of indigenous plant resources and traditional crafts, Hoang Phuc Thang, Director of the Mau Son Ecological Farm Cooperative in Lang Son Province, has brought together local households to develop wild lemon growing areas while preserving the traditional craft of producing A Mui herbal yeast liquor, an OCOP 3-star product. By embracing digital technology and online marketing, this green economic model created by Dao ethnic youth in the Mau Son Mountains has expanded its market nationwide while inspiring innovation and entrepreneurship rooted in their homeland. Photo: Le Dong - VNA

Construction officially began on the 450MW Dau Tieng 5 solar power plant in Duong Minh Chau commune, the southern province of Tay Ninh, on August 4, marking a major step in Vietnam's clean energy transition. With a total investment of 7.774 trillion VND (nearly 296 million USD), the project is currently the largest solar power plant by installed capacity in Tay Ninh. Developed by DT5.1 Energy JSC, a subsidiary of Xuan Cau Holdings, the project will cover about 645 hectares of semi-submerged land around Dau Tieng Reservoir. Since 2018, Xuan Cau Holdings has developed the Dau Tieng 1, Dau Tieng 2 and Dau Tieng 3 solar power plants with a combined capacity of 500MW. Photo: Minh Phu - VNA

Tay Ninh is implementing a restructuring of its public school network to streamline the system, optimize the use of teaching staff and facilities, while ensuring students' right to education and maintaining educational quality. The province plans to reduce the number of existing public educational institutions by 45.41%, equivalent to 440 units. The new arrangement has been designed to meet the operational requirements of the two-tier local government model and the specific conditions of each locality. Photo: Giang Phuong - VNA

Within the framework of the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended and delivered a keynote address at the plenary session on August 4, 2026. The session was held under the theme: “Diplomacy Serving National Development in the New Context: Breakthrough Thinking – Decisive Action – Tangible Results.” Photo: Duong Giang - VNA