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Party General Secretary and President To Lam, along with Party and State leaders and former leaders, attended the solemn session of the 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026–2031 term at the National Convention Center (Hanoi) on June 25, 2026. Photo: Thong Nhat, Minh Duc – VNA

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

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

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

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

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 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

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, 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

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

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.

The island commune of Tam Hai in Da Nang city is home to the nationally recognised scenic site of Ban Than – Hon Mang – Hon Dua, a unique geological formation dating back around 400 million years, distinguished by its striking black rock strata.

Along the tranquil Chau Doc River, the Cham village of Chau Phong (Chau Phong commune, An Giang province) still preserves a traditional brocade weaving craft that is over a hundred years old. From time-worn hand looms, Cham artisans diligently create vibrant brocade fabrics, deeply rooted in their ethnic cultural identity. Besides preserving the traditional craft, the villagers also create many products to serve tourism needs such as scarves, bags, clothing, and souvenirs. The combination of preserving cultural heritage with developing community tourism has helped the village attract visitors eager to observe the weaving process, learn about Cham traditions, and purchase handmade products directly from local artisans. This approach has helped generate stable incomes for families while encouraging younger generations to remain connected to their heritage. VNA Photo: Thanh Sang

The Vietnam News Agency (VNA) on June 19 officially launched “Chuyen dong so” (Digital Transformation Updates), its first specialised information platform dedicated to science, technology, innovation and digital transformation. Unveiled at the 2026 National Press Festival in Hai Phong city, the new platform, available at http://chuyendongso.vnanet.vn, was introduced as part of the agency's efforts to implement Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW issued by the Politburo on December 22, 2024, on breakthroughs in science and technology development, innovation and national digital transformation. VNA Photo: Minh Quyết

The National Press Festival 2026 officially opened in the northern port city of Hai Phong on June 19 under the theme "Vietnamese journalism – Loyalty, Creativity, Responsibility in the New Era", drawing around 1,000 delegates from across the country. VNA Photo

From early morning on June 19, 2026 (the 5th day of the fifth lunar month), many Hanoi residents visited traditional markets to buy sticky rice wine, fruits and other offerings for incense rituals during the Doan Ngo (Mid-year Lunar) Festival. Photo: Khanh Hoa - VNA

Summer marks the busiest season for tourism in Nha Trang in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa. Beyond its crystal-clear waters, white sandy beaches and world-famous bays, a growing number of cultural tourism products are offering visitors fresh and memorable experiences.

From June 19 to 21, 2026, an artistic hot-air balloon performance program takes place at Van Mieu Square in Cao Lanh Ward as part of the 3rd Dong Thap Lotus Festival. Photo: Hong Thai - VNA

Lak Lake in Lien Son Lak Commune (Dak Lak) is the largest and most beautiful natural freshwater lake in Vietnam’s Central Highlands. The lake is also associated with the epics of the indigenous M'Nong people, including the legend of the orphan Lak Lieng and the sacred eel, a symbol of water and life for local villages. Photo: Kha Pham - VNA

Clusters of delicate white blossoms stand out against the dark green foliage of the “phong ba” tree (Heliotropium foertherianum), creating a striking landscape on Ly Son island. The hardy coastal species is widely regarded as a symbol of the resilience and enduring spirit of Vietnam’s island communities.