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General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam attended a ceremony on August 28 to announce the National Assembly’s resolution on the establishment of Quang Ninh as a centrally governed city, during which the leader presented the first-class Labour Order to the Party organisation, authorities and people of the northern locality. Photo: Thong Nhat - VNA

On the morning of August 30, the second nationwide “Marching Forward with Vietnam” event took place simultaneously in all 34 centrally-run cities and provinces.

From fishing trips that set out the previous afternoon to market sessions that begin before dawn, Tam Tien fish market in Tam Xuan, Da Nang, has for decades maintained the distinctive rhythm of life and work in this coastal fishing community.

On the occasion of National Day on September 2, 2026, a total of 20,920 Party members in the Hanoi Party Committee are being presented with Party Membership Badges for 30 years or more of Party membership, including 160 members receiving badges for 70 years or more of Party membership. Secretary of the Hanoi Party Committee Tran Duc Thang affirmed that veteran Party members are a valuable spiritual asset and a source of inspiration for cadres and Party members to contribute to building the capital and the country. Photo: Vu Quang - VNA

Drawing on their life experiences, community activities and contributions to their homeland, overseas Vietnamese believe that Resolution No. 23-NQ/TW, dated August 2, 2026, on overseas Vietnamese affairs, sets out important orientations to strengthen ties with the Fatherland and their roots, preserve national identity, and effectively mobilize the community's resources to join hands with the nation. Photo by courtesy/VNA

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam chaired a working session in Hanoi on August 27 with its Commission for Organisation and relevant agencies to review progress on Conclusion 21-KL/TW, issued on October 25, 2021 by the 13th CPV Central Committee to strengthen Party building and rectification and build a clean, strong and comprehensive political system capable of meeting new-era development requirements. Photo: Thong Nhat - VNA

The National Assembly's Committee on Science, Technology and Environment, in coordination with the Supreme People's Procuracy, held a conference in Hanoi on August 26, 2026 to hand over the “Digital Literacy for All” multimedia learning materials, aiming to promote digital knowledge and skills and contribute to digital transformation in the People's Procuracy sector. Photo: Tuan Anh - VNA

Vietnam (in red) drew 2-2 with Thailand (in blue) in the second leg of the ASEAN Cup 2026 final at My Dinh National Stadium in Hanoi on the evening of August 26, 2026. Vietnam won 4-2 on aggregate over the two legs to successfully defend their ASEAN Cup title. Photo: Minh Quyet - VNA

General Phan Van Giang, Politburo member, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defense, attended a ceremony at the Cao Bang Provincial Party Committee on August 26, 2026, to present the 80-year Party membership badge to Nguyen Khanh Trung and confer State-level commendations. Photo: Chu Hieu - VNA

Only days remain before students in Hue city begin the new school year. In mountainous A Luoi, a race against time is under way at the construction site of a combined primary and lower secondary ethnic boarding school, with workers rushing to complete the final works and ensure the facility is ready to welcome students in September.

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