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Van Quan black incense in the northern province of Hung Yen is renowned for its rich and pure fragrance. The craft has provided sustainable livelihoods for local residents.

Na Ka Valley on the Moc Chau plateau in Son La province is now at the height of plum season, as hillsides are covered with ripe fruit in vibrant shades of red and purple. The orchards, laden with plums, are attracting large numbers of visitors eager to experience picking and tasting the fruit amid the peaceful scenery of Vietnam’s northwestern mountains.

Water wheels are not only irrigation tools but also a distinctive cultural feature of the Thai ethnic community in Binh Chuan valley in the central province of Nghe An.

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on May 22 to present the State of Palestine’s Star of Merit Order to former Vice President Nguyen Thi Binh in recognition of her contributions to peace, justice, human rights and solidarity with the Palestinian people.

In the virtual world with billions of users, every mouse click, “like” button or “share” is no longer simply a matter of personal preference. Especially for Party members, cyberspace has become an ideological front in the new era — where political steadfastness, exemplary responsibility and communication culture are placed under the direct supervision of the people. Photo: Huu Duyen – VNA

The Steering Committee for Search, Collection and Identification of Fallen Soldiers’ Remains (Steering Committee 515) in Ho Chi Minh City launched a pilot program to collect and hand over samples from unidentified martyrs’ graves at the Ho Chi Minh City Martyrs Cemetery on May 20, 2026. The activity is part of the “500-day intensive campaign for searching, collecting and identifying fallen soldiers’ remains” and toward the 80th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2027). Photo: Xuan Khu - VNA

Amid rapid and profound global changes, together with the strong development of digital technology and social media, culture is increasingly affirming its role as an important internal strength of the nation. Culture is not only the spiritual foundation of society but has also become a “steel shield” protecting the Party’s ideological foundation, strengthening public trust, preserving national identity and reinforcing the great national unity bloc. The Party’s strategic resolutions, especially Resolution No. 80-NQ/TW, emphasize the need to build culture within the Party, the political system and society as a fundamental solution to protect the Party proactively and sustainably. Photo: Huu Duyen - VNA

The Traffic Police Division of Lai Chau Provincial Police recently conducted awareness campaigns and distributed leaflets to ethnic minority residents at San Thang market. At the same time, authorities organized the second driving licence test for ethnic minority people who are illiterate or unable to read and write in the common language. Photo: Quy Trung – VNA

The Ho Chi Minh Museum in Hanoi offered free admission on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh, attracting large numbers of officials, young people, senior citizens, children, and both domestic and international visitors. Photo: Phan Phuong – VNA

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam attended a ceremony in Hanoi on May 19 to award 80-, 75- and 70-year Party membership badges to 34 veteran Party members in the capital on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh (May 19, 1890–2026). VNA Photo

Implementing the model “Party Members’ Homes Displaying President Ho Chi Minh’s Portrait” launched by the Party Committee of Phu Huu Commune in Dong Thap Province, more than 2,000 Party members from 53 Party organizations under the commune’s Party Committee have displayed Uncle Ho’s portrait in solemn places in their homes. This activity not only carries profound political significance but also gradually forms an educational cultural beauty, contributing to promoting the study and following of Ho Chi Minh’s ideology, morality and lifestyle within Party cells, Party members’ families and throughout the community. Photo: Nhut An - VNA

The Duc Thanh historical site under the Ho Chi Minh Museum in Phan Thiet Ward, Lam Dong Province welcomed thousands of officials, Party members, youth union members, students and visitors who came to offer incense and pay tribute to President Ho Chi Minh on the occasion of the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh. Photo: Hong Hieu - VNA

The Vietnam Bank for Social Policies branch in Dong Nai City continues to maintain stable and effective operations, contributing to supporting tens of thousands of poor households and policy beneficiaries in developing their economy and improving their living standards through various programs such as job creation loans, rural clean water and environmental sanitation loans, and support for students. Photo: K GUIH – VNA

As the summer season begins, Ha Tinh has experienced prolonged heatwaves with soaring temperatures. Electricity demand has risen sharply, especially during peak hours, posing risks of localized overloads. In response, since early 2026, Ha Tinh Power Company has conducted a comprehensive review of the power grid system. Units have focused on clearing transmission corridors, cleaning insulators, inspecting vulnerable points and tightening operational discipline. Infrastructure investment has also been identified by the local power sector as a long-term solution. To date, nearly 50 overload-prevention transformer stations and 34 low-voltage substations carried over from the previous year’s plan have been energized and put into operation across the province. Photo: Huu Quyet - VNA

Fishermen in the coastal villages of Da Nang city mainly rely on nearshore fishing for their livelihoods. During the fishing season, bustling beaches and abundant seafood catches bring fishermen a stable source of income and help preserve their traditional trade.

The People’s Committee of Khanh Hoa province has issued a plan for the 2026 Sea Festival, which will take place at the April 2 Square in Nha Trang ward from July 17-19.

Themed “the essence of Vietnamese Ao Dai", the event featured 19 performances and cultural activities, including ao dai showcases, musical performances, art exhibitions and interactive cultural spaces, offering audiences a vivid glimpse into Vietnamese culture in the heart of Europe.

As Vietnam enters a new stage of development marked by strong demands for institutional reform, governance innovation and national digital transformation, the role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front has become more important than ever. The Front continues to serve as the centre for fostering solidarity and bringing together the aspirations, determination and strength of the people.

Behind the flute kites soaring over the skies of O Dien is a centuries-old craft tradition meticulously preserved and passed down through generations by artisans in Hanoi’s Ba Duong Noi village.

The plan sets out concrete tasks and solutions to fully institutionalise the directive, while guiding ministries, sectors and localities in implementing, monitoring and evaluating policies to ensure more effective health insurance coverage, with the goal of achieving universal coverage by 2030.