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Many households in Tan Loi Commune, Dong Nai City, have voluntarily donated hectares of land and orchards for road construction. Despite the immediate sacrifice, local residents have willingly contributed for the long-term benefit of the community, helping accelerate infrastructure projects and create momentum for the locality’s socio-economic development. Photo: Dau Tat Thanh – VNA

From July 1, 2026, Hanoi began conducting driving licence tests under the Ministry of Public Security’s new examination procedure. The computer-based traffic simulation test has been removed, and candidates now complete the theory test, the closed-course practical test, and the on-road driving test in sequence. According to the Hanoi Traffic Police Division, the revised procedure does not lower testing standards but is designed to better assess candidates’ practical driving competence, improve the quality of licensed drivers, and contribute to ensuring road traffic order and safety. Photo: Hung Manh – VNA

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

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and delivered a speech at a ceremony held in Ho Chi Minh City on July 2 to mark the 50th anniversary of Saigon-Gia Dinh city being officially named after President Ho Chi Minh (July 2, 1976–2026). VNA Photo

Built by the French in the early 20th century, Vong Hai Observatory in Bach Ma National Park is one of Hue’s most iconic viewpoints. It offers sweeping panoramic views of the surrounding forests, Lang Co Bay, Truoi Lake and the East Sea.

A hybrid conference was held in Hanoi on July 1 to review the 18-month implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, Head of the National Steering Committee, chaired the conference. Photo: VNA

Vietnam's military and police team conducted search and rescue operations in Venezuela's hardest-hit state of La Guaira on June 30 (local time), working through extreme heat and heavy rain to locate victims of the twin earthquakes. Personnel from the Vietnam People's Army and the People's Public Security Force were deployed to different locations. In addition to their assigned missions, they also responded to requests from victims' families by searching nearby areas for those still missing. Photo by courtesy/VNA

The Political Bureau of the Party Central Committee conveneda conference in Hanoi on July 1 to review the one-year implementation of theoverall organisational model of the political system and the three-tieradministration model. The event was held in a hybrid format, with the mainvenue at the Dien Hong Hall of the National Assembly building and onlineconnection to 3,651 venues across ministries, central agencies, socio-politicalorganisations, and headquarters of provincial, municipal, commune, ward andspecial-zone administrations nationwide. A total of 557,099 officials attendedthe conference. Photo: VNA

A new government decree raising preferential employment loans is helping turn the Politburo’s Resolution 68 on private sector development into reality in Da Nang’s western border region, enabling ethnic minority communities to expand green businesses while protecting forests.

After one month of focused implementation of cashless social security payments, Thanh Hoa province has now completed 100% of the targets for all groups of beneficiaries covered by the program. Accordingly, from July 1, 2026, hundreds of thousands of people receiving social security benefits in the province will receive payments through bank accounts instead of cash as previously. Photo by courtesy/VNA

The Politburo convened a national conference in Hanoi on June 30 to study, disseminate, and implement its Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW dated June 8, 2026 on developing the foreign-invested economic sector. Party General Secretary and State President To Lam attended and delivered a keynote speech at the event, which was linked to nearly 35,000 venues from central to commune levels, government agencies and military units, attracting almost 2.1 million delegates. It was broadcast live on Vietnam Television and Voice of Vietnam channels. VNA Photo

The Ministry of National Defence held a meeting in Hanoi on June 28 to assign tasks for the force tasked with supporting relief operations in Venezuela following the devastating earthquakes that struck the South American country on June 24. Accordingly, an 82-member military contingent was assigned to carry out humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations in Venezuela, marking Vietnam’s third overseas military deployment for international disaster response. Photo: Trong Duc – VNA

The Ministry of Public Security held a departure ceremony in Hanoi on June 28 for a 41-member search and rescue team heading to Venezuela. The deployment comes after the June 24 earthquake in Venezuela, which authorities reported caused severe human and property losses. By June 28, the disaster had claimed more than 1,400 lives deaths, left over 50,000 missing, and caused extensive damage to homes and infrastructure. Photo: Pham Kien - VNA

After 20 days of operation, Hanoi’s first public daytime elderly care facility, located at No. 1, Lane 307 Thach Ban, Long Bien, has received very positive feedback, with the number of registrations increasing. Families have expressed their excitement and reassurance in finding a professional and safe daytime care environment for their elderly members. Bringing the elderly home at the end of the day and on holidays not only helps maintain family bonds but also reduces pressure on relatives, ensuring the best quality of life for older people. Photo: Phan Phuong - VNA

The Nghi Xuan Commune People’s Committee on June 27, 2026 organized the 2026 Vuc - Rao Fishing Festival at Vuc Lagoon in Nam Vien village (Nghi Xuan commune, Ha Tinh province). The traditional cultural event has been maintained by the locality to preserve and promote folk cultural values associated with community life, attracting thousands of residents and visitors to experience and take part in fishing activities. Photo: Huu Quyet - VNA

The Quang Ba traditional lotus tea scenting craft villageand the Quang An lotus tea scenting craft in Hanoi have beem honoured at theongoing Hanoi Lotus Festival. The Tay Ho ward People's Committee held aceremony to present the certificates of recognition on June 27 as part of thefestival. The recognition not only acknowledges the persistent efforts ofgenerations of artisans in preserving the traditional craft but also bringspotential to make Tay Ho lotus tea a distinctive cultural brand of the capitalcity. Photo: Khanh Hoa - VNA

Ranked among the leading localities nationwide in administrative reform and digital transformation, Ninh Binh province continues to pilot the smart kiosk system combined with an authentication system and digital issuance of electronic document copies (Digital Public Service Stations). This is a strategic step toward building a service-oriented digital government and bringing high-tech public administrative services closer to people. The initiative helps shorten processing time for administrative procedures and improve transparency for citizens and businesses. Photo: Hai Yen - VNA

A newly discovered cave stretching approximately 3 kilometres has been found in Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri, featuring a spectacular system of stalactites and an unusually large concentration of cave pearls, according to Jungle Boss Co., Ltd. The cave, named Thang (Victory) Cave, was named after a local resident who first identified its location. With its pristine landscape, remarkable scale and unique geological features, Thang Cave has the potential to become a new highlight of adventure tourism in Quang Tri and further enhance the value of the UNESCO-recognised Phong Nha–Ke Bang World Natural Heritage Site. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Implementing the 500-day-and-night campaign for the search, collection and identification of martyrs’ remains, on the evening of June 25, 2026, the Steering Committee 515 of Hue City, in coordination with the support team of the National Steering Committee 515, used ground-penetrating radar (GPR) equipment to survey and search

Contributing to the implementation of Politburo resolutions to help the country advance firmly into a new era, the Ninh Binh facility of Bach Mai Hospital will officially begin operations on June 26, 2026. The milestone marks a new development step for one of the country’s largest tertiary hospitals in its strategy to bring high-quality healthcare services closer to people. Photo: Minh Quyet – VNA