Lang Son accelerates construction of boarding schools in border communes

Lang Son accelerates construction of boarding schools in border communes

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
Hanoi’s first daytime elderly care model receives positive feedback

Hanoi’s first daytime elderly care model receives positive feedback

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
Vuc - Rao Fishing Festival in Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh

Vuc - Rao Fishing Festival in Nghi Xuan, Ha Tinh

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
Traditional craft of lotus tea scenting in Hanoi honoured

Traditional craft of lotus tea scenting in Hanoi honoured

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
Ninh Binh makes breakthrough in administrative reform through digital public service stations

Ninh Binh makes breakthrough in administrative reform through digital public service stations

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
New cave with rare stalactites, cave pearls discovered in Phong Nha–Ke Bang

New cave with rare stalactites, cave pearls discovered in Phong Nha–Ke Bang

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
Bach Mai Hospital (Ninh Binh facility) ready to begin operations on June 26

Bach Mai Hospital (Ninh Binh facility) ready to begin operations on June 26

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
First session of 13th National Congress of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union

First session of 13th National Congress of Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union

The first session of the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026–2031 term took place at the National Convention Center (Hanoi) on June 24, 2026. The Congress was attended by 786 delegates, who are outstanding officials and youth union members representing more than 21.6 million Vietnamese youth union members and young people at home and abroad. Photo: Minh Duc - VNA
Peak month campaign to collect DNA samples from relatives of unidentified fallen soldiers launched

Peak month campaign to collect DNA samples from relatives of unidentified fallen soldiers launched

The Ministry of Public Security held a launching ceremony inHanoi on June 24 for the nationwide peak month campaign to collect DNA samplesfrom relatives of fallen soldiers whose identities remain unidentified. DeputyPrime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra, Head of the National Steering Committee forthe search, collection and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains, attendedand delivered guidance remarks. Photo: Pham Kien - VNA
Government Inspectorate holds regular citizen reception

Government Inspectorate holds regular citizen reception

The Government Inspectorate on June 22 held its regular citizen reception session in June 2026 regarding the cases of Ha Thi Chuc, Vu Thi Tieu Huong and Nguyen Viet Dung, residents of Da Bac Street, Tung Thien Ward, Hanoi, along with representatives of more than 24 households affected by the project to invest in, renovate and upgrade Provincial Road 414. The reception was held directly at the Central Citizen Reception Office and connected online with the Hanoi People’s Committee and Tung Thien Ward People’s Committee. Government Inspector General Nguyen Quoc Doan chaired the session. Photo: Van Diep - VNA
Chieng Coi Ward Youth Union (Son La) launches 2026 “Green March” Campaign

Chieng Coi Ward Youth Union (Son La) launches 2026 “Green March” Campaign

The Youth Union and Public Security Force of Chieng Coi Ward, Son La Province, on June 22, 2026 jointly launched the 2026 “Green March” Campaign. Immediately after the launching ceremony, nearly 30 youth union members, young people, officers and armed forces personnel supported disadvantaged households, elderly people living alone and people with disabilities in Dau Village in harvesting rice. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA
Party inspection, supervision and disciplinary work reviewed

Party inspection, supervision and disciplinary work reviewed

The Party Committee of Central Party Agencies held a conference in Hanoi on June 22, 2026 to review Party inspection, supervision and disciplinary work in the first six months of the year and implement tasks for the remaining six months of 2026. Photo: Phuong Hoa - VNA
Ninh Binh builds consensus in rearranging villages and residential groups

Ninh Binh builds consensus in rearranging villages and residential groups

Ninh Binh currently has 4,482 villages and residential groups. After reviewing and developing a rearrangement plan, the number of villages and residential groups is expected to decrease to around 1,500, reducing nearly 3,000 units compared with the current figure. The rearrangement has received support and consensus from local residents as many old village names have been restored, in line with historical traditions, cultural values and the collective memories of communities. Photo: Nguyen Lanh - VNA
2025 National Press Awards Ceremony

2025 National Press Awards Ceremony

Chairman of the National Assembly (NA) Tran Thanh Man attended the 20th National Press Awards Ceremony at Hoa Phuong Do theater in Hai Phong city on June 21 evening. The ceremony is a special highlight of the commemorative activities celebrating the 101st anniversary of Viet Nam Revolutionary Press Day. This year, the National Press Awards Council selected 123 outstanding works for recognition, including 11 first prizes, 26 second prizes, 50 third prizes, and 36 consolation prizes across 13 award categories. The honoured works vividly reflect major national issues, helping to build social consensus and strengthen public confidence. VNA Photo
Vietnam’s largest collector of printed newspapers

Vietnam’s largest collector of printed newspapers

Vietnam’s largest collector of printed newspapers, Nguyen Phi Dung of Ninh Binh province, owns more than 400,000 newspaper copies from over 1,000 newspaper titles, including more than 100 titles published in Vietnam before 1954. In 2024, he was recognised by the Vietnam Records Organisation for having the country’s largest collection of printed newspapers published from the late 19th century to the present day. Photo: Minh Quyet - VNA
Promoting Vietnam’s image on digital journalism ecosystem

Promoting Vietnam’s image on digital journalism ecosystem

The Vietnam News Agency Journalists’ Association Chapter hosted a discussion session themed “Promoting Vietnam’s image on the digital journalism ecosystem” in Hai Phong on June 20, 2026 within the framework of the National Press Forum of the 2026 National Press Festival. Photo: An Dang - VNA
Con Dao named world’s top hidden island destination

Con Dao named world’s top hidden island destination

According to the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism, Con Son, the largest island in the Con Dao archipelago, is renowned for its dramatic granite cliffs, pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters off Vietnam’s southeastern coast.