Vietnam grants level-2 e-ID accounts to foreign residents from July 1

Vietnam grants level-2 e-ID accounts to foreign residents from July 1

Vietnam began issuing level-2 electronic identification (e-ID) accounts for foreign residents in the country on July 1 as part of the national digital transformation agenda and governance modernisation efforts. According to the Ministry of Public Security’s Immigration Department, foreigners holding valid temporary or permanent residence permits in the country are eligible to obtain the digital ID, making it easier for them to complete online administrative procedures while reducing processing time, paperwork and direct contact requirements. The system ensures authentication accuracy and protects legitimate rights during their stay in Vietnam. VNA Photo: Phạm Kiên
Hanoi students create smart robots to teach programming

Hanoi students create smart robots to teach programming

The “Smart Education Equipment Set - VRobot” by a group of Hanoi students is an excellent project that entered the final round of the 7th Student Startup Idea Competition. VRobot provides a comprehensive solution for both components and software for teaching STEM and Robotics programming, helping all children have the opportunity to get acquainted with science and technology. This is a feasible project with great potential for development, users can implement a learning path with different topics from basic to advanced. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng
The Dam Boat Racing

The Dam Boat Racing

The Dam Boat Racing Festival is held once every five years in Dam Village (Tay Tuu ward, Bac Tu Liem district, Hanoi) with the aim of reproducing the maneuvering and fighting strategies of naval forces that were headed by General Dao Truong under the reign of King Hung Due Vuong (dating back to the 3rd century BC). The festival was recognised as national intangible cultural heritage in 2018. VNA Photo
Chau Thanh - First advanced new rural-style district in Long An

Chau Thanh - First advanced new rural-style district in Long An

Chau Thanh district has just been recognized as first advanced new rural-style district in the Mekong delta province of Long An. The distric tbuilt a plan for production development focusing on converting low-efficiency rice production land to dragon fruit cultivation, livestock and aquaculture with high economic value. Of which, dragon fruit and shrimp are main maney earners of the locality. VNA Photo: Đức Hạnh
Vibrant sitting tug-of-war ritual in Hanoi

Vibrant sitting tug-of-war ritual in Hanoi

The Tran Vu Temple Festival in Hanoi is a significant cultural event held from March 29 to April 1. As part of the festival, the sitting tug-of-war ritual and game—recognised by UNESCO as a national and global intangible cultural heritage—attracted a large number of locals and visitors. VNA Photo
Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site: A place of reverence

Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site: A place of reverence

The Ho Chi Minh Memorial Site at the Presidential Palace is a historically and culturally significant landmark of the nation, welcoming numerous domestic and international visitors annually. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng
Vietnamese army, security forces proactively join earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar

Vietnamese army, security forces proactively join earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar

Rescuers from the Vietnam People's Army (VPA), who are currently joining earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar, have raced against time to save a survivor on April 2. While conducting rescue operations at Ottara Thiri Hospital in Nay Pyi Taw, the rescue team received information that a person trapped under the earthquake rubble was still alive. Immediately, six experienced and physically strong military personnel were tasked with coordinating with search-and-rescue forces from Turkey and Myanmar to find a way to rescue the victim. Photo: Vũ Hùng/VNA
Majestic beauty of Lai Chau hydropower reservoir

Majestic beauty of Lai Chau hydropower reservoir

Lai Chau hydropower reservoir is surrounded by majestic mountain ranges and forests with many large and small oases and diversified vegetation, creating a charming landscape. Lai Chau hydropower reservoir looks like giant mirrors reflecting the sunlight. The reservoir is home to many types of freshwater fish, creating favorable conditions for local people to develop aquaculture and tourism. VNA Photo: Quý Trung
Sweet flavour of lychee flowers

Sweet flavour of lychee flowers

Luc Ngan district in the northern province of Bac Giang isknown as the land of lychee with over 22,000 hectares of orchards. Togetherwith a mild climate all year round, the locality has favourable conditions toproduce one of the best honey types in Vietnam – lychee honey. As soon as thelychee trees in the district bloom with white clusters of flowers from Februaryto mid-April, beekeepers from not only Bac Giang province but also across thecountry gather in the local orchards to harvest the precious drops of honey. VNAPhoto: Danh Lam
Applying high technology to agricultural production towards sustainable development

Applying high technology to agricultural production towards sustainable development

Application of science and technology in agricultural production to ensure green economy and circular economy have been applied in households and cooperatives in many localities. Digital transformation in agricultural production is expected to help improve productivity and product quality, and reduce environmental pollution by limiting the use of pesticides. VNA Photo: Trần Việt
Ako Dhong: village in the city

Ako Dhong: village in the city

Only two kilometres north of Buon Ma Thuot city (the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak), Ako Dhong holds the hidden beauty of atraditional village of the E De ethnic group. We were amazed to find a traditional village still thriving in a modern city. Now, the 62ha village has around more than 247 households who make a living from brocade, ruou can (wine drunk out of a jar through straws)and handicraft products. The village has a peaceful vibe, and the roadsare clean and spacious. In front of each long house is a garden with manytrees. VNA Photo: Thanh Tùng
Ly Son - Kingdom of Onions and Garlic

Ly Son - Kingdom of Onions and Garlic

The island district of Ly Son in Quang Ngai Province is known as not only the homeland of the Hoang Sa Flotilla, but also the kingdom of onions and garlic which have distinctive delicious tastes that other products of its kind can not compare with. In Vietnam, onions and garlic are planted mainly in the deltas of the rivers. Yet, these varieties of plants have stuck deep roots into the sand and grown well on Ly Son Island and become famous specialties. VNA Photo
Yen Bai youth join hands to eliminate temporary houses

Yen Bai youth join hands to eliminate temporary houses

Responding to the movement to eliminate temporary anddilapidated houses for the poor and those with housing difficulties, Yen Bai provincialYouth Union has mobilized social resources to support the construction ofhouses for extremely disadvantaged households in the province. VNA Photo: TiếnKhánh
Young man in Lai Chau succeeds in restructuring crop cultivation and animal husbandry

Young man in Lai Chau succeeds in restructuring crop cultivation and animal husbandry

Lo Van Vuong, in Dong village, Muong Than commune, Than Uyen district, northern Lai Chau province has been succeeded in restructuring crop cultivation and animal husbandry. Up to now, his family has planted 1.2hectares of strawberries, 400 plum trees, and also intercropped grapefruit with guava, bamboo shoots under the forest canopy, and over 1,000 m2 of chili peppers. He has also developed the breeding of native sows with 20 pigs, and100 poultry of various types. His family earns over 300 million VND in benefit per year, creating jobs for 4 local workers with a salary of 4.5 million VND/month. VNA Photo: Quý Trung
Bac Ha brighten with pear blossoms

Bac Ha brighten with pear blossoms

In late March, Bac Ha plateau, about 70 km from Lao Cai city, are adorned with pure white pear blossoms. These blooming orchards create a dreamy landscape, resembling a fairy tale scene in the majestic Northwest mountains. VNA Photo: Hương thu
New life of Cong ethnic people in border area of Dien Bien

New life of Cong ethnic people in border area of Dien Bien

Thanks to the national target programme on socio-economic development of ethnic-inhabited and mountainous areas, the life of Cong ethnic people in Pa Thom border commune, Dien Bien district (Dien Bien province) has had remarkable changes. Infrastructure works such as roads, cultural houses, safe water systems, and many solid houses have been built. The rate of poor and near-poor households of Cong people in Dien Bien district has decreased from 90% (in 2016) to about 40%. VNA Photo: Xuân Tư