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After one year of officially operating the two-tier local government model, Phu Tho Province has recorded comprehensive progress. Beyond streamlining the administrative structure, the model has become a powerful catalyst for socio-economic development, creating breakthroughs in investment attraction while improving the quality of essential public services, including education, healthcare, and social welfare. Photo: Ta Toan – VNA

The third stage of the "I Love My Fatherland" Journey 2026 was launched at Lung Cu National Flag Tower in Lung Cu commune of Tuyen Quang province on July 13, as part of activities marking the 70th traditional day of the Vietnam Youth Federation (October 15, 1956 – 2026). The event was jointly organised by the Central Committee of the Vietnam Youth Federation and its Tuyen Quang chapter. Photo: Minh Duc - VNA

Once heavily polluted, choked with rubbish and lined with makeshift housing, the Nhieu Loc–Thi Nghe Canal and the Tau Hu–Ben Nghe Canal have been transformed into green corridors in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. The restoration of these waterways has not only reshaped the city's urban landscape but also improved residents' quality of life by creating vibrant, clean and environmentally friendly public spaces. Photo: Hong Dat – VNA

A flight carrying rescue and relief personnel from the Vietnam People's Army and the Vietnam People's Public Security Force departed Maiquetía International Airport in Venezuela and landed safely at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi on the evening of July 10, 2026, marking the successful completion of their humanitarian mission to assist Venezuela in recovering from the twin earthquakes that struck on June 24, 2026. Photo: VNA

As competition for places at public upper secondary schools continues to intensify, the 9+ vocational education model is emerging as a suitable option for many students after graduating from lower secondary school. The programme enables students to complete the upper secondary general education curriculum while receiving vocational training, allowing them to enter the labour market earlier with solid occupational skills that meet businesses' demand for qualified workers. Photo: The Duyet – VNA

In Kim Lien commune, Nghe An province - the hometown of President Ho Chi Minh, the lotus is more than a cherished cultural symbol. By combining high-value lotus products with immersive tourism experiences, the locality is creating new economic opportunities for residents while enriching the visitor experience and showcasing the unique heritage of the Land of Lotus.

Nestled along the scenic coastline of southern Vietnam, Phuoc Hai commune in Ho Chi Minh City combines pristine beaches, rich fishing traditions and a tranquil atmosphere. As demand for sustainable and experience-based tourism continues to grow, the coastal destination is emerging as a promising new attraction for both domestic and international visitors.

Deep in Son La’s Ta Xua special-use forest, the road to Lang Sang village is barely wide enough for a motorbike. But each evening, the forest comes alive with the sounds of H'Mong ethnic women learning to spell and write for the first time. For years, the village’s brightly lit literacy class has offered new hope to women long accustomed to holding hoes in the fields, not pens in a classroom.

The pilot aims to translate the goals and characteristics of socialism into practical governance at the grassroots level while developing a modern, transparent, efficient and service-oriented local administration.

Vietnam was the largest source of foreigners entering the Republic of Korea (RoK) for long-term stays in 2025, surpassing China for the first time since related data was compiled starting in 2000, according the RoK Ministry of Data and Statistics on July 9.

The Hanoi Youth Union and the Hanoi Students' Association on July 10, 2026 launched the 2026 Green Summer Volunteer Campaign. The campaign brings together 239 volunteer teams comprising 8,663 volunteers from universities, academies and colleges, who are expected to carry out 138,608 volunteer assignments across 21 provinces and centrally-run cities. Notably, 20 teams will undertake volunteer activities in 13 border communes and wards. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA

The People's Committee of Tan My Ward, Ho Chi Minh City on July 9, 2026 launched the "Responsible Green Tick" initiative – the city's first pilot model for quality control, food traceability and food safety assurance in educational institutions. Following the launch, schools across Tan My Ward will implement the model, paving the way for its expansion to other wards and communes across the city. Photo: Huong Giang – VNA

The Ninh Binh Facility of Viet Duc Friendship Hospital officially began operations on July 9, 2026. The opening marks an important milestone in the hospital's expansion of its high-quality healthcare network, bringing advanced surgical services closer to people in the Red River Delta while ensuring the same standard of medical examination and treatment as at its Hanoi facility. Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended the inauguration ceremony. Photo: VNA

Tran Cam Tu, Politburo member, Permanent Member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat, and Head of the Steering Committee for Digital Transformation in Party Agencies, chaired a meeting in Hanoi on July 9, 2026, reviewing the committee’s work in the first six months of 2026 and outlining key tasks for the remainder of the year. Photo: Phuong Hoa – VNA

Perched 500-680 metres above sea level in the north-central province of Quang Tri, Khe Sanh combines a cool climate with fertile basaltic red soil, ideal conditions for Arabica coffee. The distinctive terroir gives its beans a fragrant aroma, bright acidity and sweet finish. Now central Vietnam’s largest Arabica-growing area, Khe Sanh accounts for around 70% of the region’s Arabica cultivation and ranks among the country’s best-known coffee origins.

National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines will increase frequencies on several routes to Japan, the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Taiwan (China) to meet rising demand for tourism, business and family visits between Vietnam and Northeast Asia.

The Women's Union of the Hung Yen Provincial Police, in collaboration with the Skyline Group and sponsors, organised a programme in Xuan Truc Commune, Hung Yen Province on July 7, 2026 to restore and present portraits to relatives of 65 families of fallen soldiers. The initiative pays tribute to those who sacrificed for the nation, preserves cherished family memories and promotes Vietnam's tradition of gratitude to those who rendered great service to the country. Photo: The Duyet – VNA

Minister of Health Dao Hong Lan on July 7, 2026 inspected preparations at the Ninh Binh Facility of Viet Duc Friendship Hospital ahead of its inauguration and official opening. The delegation examined outpatient clinics, the emergency department, operating theatres, the intensive care unit, diagnostic imaging and laboratory departments, medical equipment and technical infrastructure, while also reviewing staffing arrangements to ensure the hospital is fully prepared to receive and treat patients immediately after it begins operations. Photo: Minh Quyet – VNA

To help residents of Mong Nam Village, Mong Nam Commune, Xiengkhor District, Houaphanh Province, Laos, improve their livelihoods and develop the local economy, officers and soldiers of the Chieng Tuong Border Guard Station under the Son La Provincial Border Guard Command have mobilised social resources to donate 6,200 coffee seedlings and 500 kilograms of fertiliser. The pilot project has been implemented on about three hectares of land cultivated by four households. Border guards have also provided hands-on guidance on planting, cultivation and pest control techniques, helping local people adopt farming practices suited to local climate and soil conditions. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on July 6 attended a ceremony launching the search and recovery operation for martyrs’ remains at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Duong Giang – VNA