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Sargassum ecosystems (a genus of large golden-brown seaweed) in Van Tuong and Dong Son communes, the central coastal province of Quang Ngai are facing growing threats from uncontrolled harvesting, jeopardising biodiversity and the sustainability of local marine resources.

As the rice harvest season nears, Son La province’s terraced fields glow in hues of gold and green, offering a stunning panorama that highlights the beauty and tranquillity of Vietnam’s northwestern highlands.

A more than century-old ancestral lychee tree in Thai Hoa village, Phuc Hoa commune, Bac Ninh province, has become a popular attraction.

Traveloka data showed strong growth in domestic travel demand during June and July, driven by beach holidays, urban getaways and event-based tourism.

By 2030, all educational institutions are expected to have separate medical rooms equipped with essential medicines and healthcare equipment, adequate access to safe drinking water and sanitation facilities, and school meal services that comply with food safety regulations.

Experts have called for stronger implementation of heritage management regulations under the Cultural Heritage Law, clearer responsibilities for site management boards and stricter action against activities that distort cultural traditions.

Administrative reform isn’t not merely about slashing organisational units, but building a governance structure that is stronger, leaner, more accountable, more effective and better equipped to serve the public as the foundation for rapid, sustainable development in a new era, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said while chairing a working session in Hanoi on June 2 with the Central Steering Committee responsible for reviewing one year of the political system’s new organisational model and the three-tier administration model. VNA Photo: Thống Nhất

Lang Sang is a Mong ethnic village located far from the downtown of Ta Xua commune and deep within the core zone of the Ta Xua nature reserve and special-use forest in the northwestern mountainous province of Son La. The village is known for its pristine tranquillity, majestic mountains, untouched forests and the simple way of life of local residents, who rely on upland farming throughout the year.

On June 1, 2026, the Party Committee of Lang Son Province held a conference to review one year of operating the political system and the two-tier local government model across the province. Photo: Văn Đạt – VNA

Starting June 1, E10 biofuel will officially be distributed nationwide under the Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT)’s roadmap, marking a major step in Vietnam’s green energy transition strategy, greenhouse gas emission reduction efforts and commitment to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. Under the ministry's Circular No. 50/2025/TT-BCT, all unleaded petrol sold on the domestic market from June 1 must be blended with ethanol to produce E10 for petrol-powered vehicles nationwide. Meanwhile, E5RON92 petrol will continue to be available until the end of 2030. VNA Photo

Vietnam celebrated its first International Children’s Day on June 1, 1950. Despite the hardships of the resistance war against French colonial rule, President Ho Chi Minh took time to write a letter to children across the country.

On May 31, 2026 (the 15th day of the fourth lunar month, Year of the Horse), at Viet Nam Quoc Tu Pagoda, the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City solemnly organized the Vesak Celebration for Buddhist Calendar Year 2570 – Gregorian Year 2026. Photo: Xuan Khu – VNA

As a leading example of Phu Tho Province’s “Xoan Singing in Schools” movement, Gia Cam Primary School in Viet Tri Ward has integrated ancient Xoan melodies into school life, allowing the sounds of drums, clappers, and traditional duet singing to resonate daily among nearly 2,000 students. Through class clubs, interest groups, and a core team of 250 students who regularly perform and participate in cultural events and local festivals, Phu Tho Xoan singing – recognized as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity – is being preserved and passed on through the students’ genuine love and enthusiasm. Photo: Hoang Hung – VNA

Candidates sitting for Hanoi’s Grade 10 entrance examination for the 2026–2027 school year on May 29, 2026 arrived at examination venues to complete registration procedures, receive instructions on examination regulations and schedules, and correct any errors in their personal information if necessary. The entrance examination for public non-specialized high schools in Hanoi will take place on May 30 and 31. This year, nearly 125,000 candidates have registered for the exam. The city has arranged 224 examination venues with approximately 5,300 official examination rooms and nearly 400 backup rooms. About 18,000 invigilators, teachers, staff members, and support personnel have been assigned to work at the examination sites. In addition, around 2,000 inspectors have been mobilized to supervise the examination process. Photo: VNA

Visitors can explore the peaceful rhythm of life in Cam Thanh coconut village while drifting along on small basket boats rowed by local residents.

The Lang Sang satellite campus of Hang Dong Primary and Lower Secondary School in Ta Xua commune, Son La province, is located far from the main school, with travel conditions extremely difficult. Despite the many economic hardships faced by local residents, the children’s faces still light up with excitement at the chance to go to school, learn to read and write, and meet their friends and teachers.

These days, pagodas, monasteries, and major streets in Hue City are beautifully decorated with flags, flowers, and lanterns to welcome Vesak 2570 of the Buddhist calendar. Photo: Nguyen Ly – VNA

Many rice-growing areas in the Central Highlands are harvesting the 2025–2026 winter-spring crop. In several localities, rice productivity has declined this season due to unfavorable weather conditions. However, at Cooperative 714 in Ea Pal Commune, Dak Lak Province, rice productivity has reached a record level of up to 13 tons per hectare. Notably, this achievement comes from ST25 rice — currently recognized as producing one of the world’s best rice varieties. Photo: VNA

Can Tho City is home to 120 Khmer Theravada Buddhist pagodas, including two pagodas recognized as national relic sites — Kh’leang Pagoda and Doi Pagoda — and nine pagodas classified as city-level relics. The Khmer pagoda system plays a particularly important role in community life, serving not only as centers of religious and spiritual activities but also as places for preserving and teaching the Khmer language and script, safeguarding ancient documents and folk arts, educating moral values, and maintaining traditional cultural values for generations of the Khmer ethnic community. Photo: Nguyen Hang – VNA

One of the preserved rituals reflecting the spiritual and cultural depth as well as the strong sense of community passed down through generations at the Keo Village Festival, in Thuan An commune, Hanoi, is the ancient “Robing the Buddha” ceremony.