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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

The Party Central Committee's Regulation No. 207-QD/TW on the prohibited acts for Party members has received broad support from officials and Party members in Tay Ninh Province. Many believe that the new regulation supplements and further specifies a wide range of provisions, closely reflecting practical requirements while strengthening discipline, order, and the responsibility of Party members to lead by example. Officials and Party members in Tay Ninh also expect Regulation No. 207-QD/TW to serve as a basis for continuous self-reflection and self-improvement, helping Party members enhance their moral cultivation and contribute to building clean and strong Party organizations capable of meeting the demands of the new development stage. Photo: Thanh Binh - VNA

In line with Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the Civil Judgment Enforcement Department of Ho Chi Minh City is accelerating digital transformation by digitizing case files and professional procedures, thereby improving management efficiency and facilitating services for citizens and businesses. Ho Chi Minh City is the first locality nationwide to implement 100% electronic receipts, issuing more than 202,600 e-receipts with total collections exceeding VND 21 trillion. The city has also put into operation a digital platform, integrated notifications via VNeID, and established an Intelligent Operations Center (IOC), moving toward a modern, transparent, and accountable public administration. Photo: Hong Dat - VNA

As an official member of the UNESCO Global Network ofLearning Cities, Hanoi is advancing the development of a learning society byestablishing community learning centers that respond to practical needs. Beyondformal education, the initiative aims to create flexible and diverse learningopportunities closely connected with the daily lives and livelihoods of peopleof all ages. In the initial phase, Hanoi is piloting model community learningcenters in Thanh Liet, Thanh Oai, and Hoai Duc. In addition to expandinglifelong learning opportunities, these centers help improve human resourcequality, promote digital transformation, and support local socio-economicdevelopment, in line with Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW on breakthrough developmentin education and training. Photo: Thanh Tung - VNA

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam, who is head of the Central Steering Committee for Foreign Affairs and International Integration, attended the 33rd Diplomatic Conference in Hanoi on August 1. The event is held under the theme "Promoting the pioneering role and fulfilling the pivotal and enduring mission of Vietnam's diplomacy in the new era'". Photo: Thong Nhat - VNA

Covering nearly 30 hectares, Bau Da wetland forest is home to a rich ecosystem of native flora and fauna. For generations, residents of Hoa Thinh commune, Dak Lak province have relied on the forest for their livelihoods, harvesting aquatic resources while protecting it as a vital ecological asset.

Son La province’s Muong La commune currently has 360 hectares cultivating rice on terraced rice fields. They are the local ethnic minorities’ characteristic way of rice cultivation. Each year from May to late July, during the planting season, the terraced rice fields don a new coat of young green rice plants and the glossy, reflective beauty of water on the fields. Under the sunlight, the terraces shimmer like giant mirrors, reflecting the blue sky, drifting clouds and surrounding green mountains, creating a breathtaking natural landscape that resembles a vast watercolor painting. Photo: Quang Quyet - VNA

The Agency for Domestic Market Management and Development under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, in collaboration with the Lang Son Department of Industry and Trade, organized the “Vietnamese Goods Vitality” program under the theme “Lang Son Corner” at the “Vietnamese Goods Vitality” exhibition and livestream space (62 Trang Tien Street, Hanoi) from July 31 to August 2, 2026. The event showcased Lang Son’s specialty products, including fresh agricultural produce, processed farm products, processed foods, and OCOP products, to consumers in Hanoi. Through on-site exhibitions, direct sales, and livestream sessions on digital platforms, the program enabled enterprises and cooperatives to adopt modern business methods, expand their customer base, strengthen their online brand presence, and enhance multi-channel sales capacity. Photo: Tran Viet - VNA