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Playing with ducks may seem like a simple rural activity, but this rustic experience is proving to be a major draw for international tourists in the central province of Quang Tri.

Across many localities, festivals are evolving beyond traditional cultural gatherings into drivers of heritage-based economic development. This transformation both preserves cultural values and enhances the competitiveness of local tourism destinations.

Party General Secretary To Lam said the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the sports sector, ministries, agencies, the Vietnam Fatherland Front, mass organisations, local authorities, schools, businesses and society as a whole must urgently complete the institutional framework for sports development in a modern and synchronised direction to pave the way for long-term progress.

Built in My Son commune, Khanh Hoa province, Nha Trinh weir is a distinctive example of the Cham people’s traditional irrigation practice of diverting water into fields, dating back to around the 12th century.

The exhibition aims to foster public understanding of the human – nature relationship, the value of indigenous knowledge, and the growing role of women in climate change adaptation.

The Secretariat of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee held a ceremony marking the 95th anniversary of the Union (March 26, 1931 – March 26, 2026) and presenting the 2026 Ly Tu Trong Awards in Hanoi on March 26, 2026. Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee and Head of the Party Central Committee's Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilisation Trinh Van Quyet attended the event. Photo: VNA

Sa Dec Flower Village in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has developed over hundreds of years. What makes this long-established flower village unique is that farmers grow flowers and ornamental plants on high racks rather than directly in the soil. This traditional cultivation method, adapted to local natural conditions, helps reduce production costs and has been maintained across generations, becoming a defining feature of Sa Dec Flower Village.

With a strong sense of responsibility, dynamism and creativity, Dang Thanh Tu, Secretary of the Youth Union and Chairman of the Young Pioneers Council of Hoan Kiem Ward (Hanoi), has made many outstanding contributions to Youth Union work and youth movements. He has introduced practical initiatives, notably “Hoan Kiem youth promoting their pioneering role in digital transformation,” focusing on improving digital awareness and skills among members, integrating digital transformation into the study of Party resolutions, and enhancing communication on digital platforms through modern products. With remarkable achievements, a high sense of responsibility and an innovative mindset, Dang Thanh Tu stands out as a typical young figure, helping to spread the image of Youth Union officials who are resilient, pioneering and creative in the digital transformation era. Photo: Minh Duc – VNA

Recently, there have been cases of road users deliberately crossing railway intersections when the red light is on and barriers are being lowered, posing potential risks of traffic accidents. To ensure railway traffic safety, Hanoi traffic police have strengthened patrols and inspections, coordinated with local police, and strictly handled violations. Photo: Hung Manh – VNA

The 95th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – March 26, 2026) marks not only a proud historical milestone but also an occasion to reflect on the dedication, growth and contributions of generations of Vietnamese youth. Under the Party’s leadership, the Union has continuously grown into a pioneering force across all fronts, from production and study to innovation and national defence.

On the morning of March 24, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, in coordination with youth unions of the Vietnam News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnam Electricity, and the State Capital Investment Corporation, organised a series of activities marking the 95th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 – March 26, 2026), and launched the programme “Bringing youth members to cultural venues” at the Vietnam National Traditional Theatre with the theme “Proud of 95 years of tradition, youth spreading national cultural values.” Photo: Minh Duc – VNA

On the morning of March 24, 2026, the Government Party Committee launched the second political writing contest on protecting the Party’s ideological foundation within the Government Party Committee in 2026, while disseminating the Action Programme of the Executive Committee of the Government Party Committee to implement the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress. The conference was held both in person and online, connecting 112 venues. Photo: Chu Thanh Van – VNA

The second meeting of the 14th Party Central Committee officially opened in Hanoi on March 23 under the chair of Party General Secretary To Lam. Politburo member and National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man presided over the opening session. During the meeting, the 14th Party Central Committee is set to review, discuss and decide on a range of particularly important issues forming a foundation for effectively implementing the Resolution of the 14th National Party Congress, directly related to the quality of the Party’s leadership and combat strength, the operational effectiveness of the entire political system, and rapid and sustainable development of the country in the 2026–2031 period and beyond. VNA Photo

The morning of March 21, 2026, brought a vibrant energy to Ngoc Chien as the annual Son Tra Flower Festival hit its stride. The morning of March 21, 2026, brought a vibrant energy to Ngoc Chien as the annual Son Tra Flower Festival hit its stride. Bathed in the soft, ethereal glow of spring, the mountainside appeared as if dusted by a late-season snow, the signature white blossoms of the son tra (mountain apple) trees were in full, glorious bloom, framing the valley in a sea of ivory. Photo: Quang Quyet – VNA

Preserving and leveraging the folk wisdom behind “Nam Dinh-style pho”, now recognised as Vietnam’s national intangible cultural heritage, isn’t just about saving a beloved noodle soup. It’s a full-throttle push to guard a living cultural heritage and turn it into an engine for sustainable economic growth and tourism. Photo: Nguyen Lanh – VNA

The 2026 "blue hair and flowing robe" Vietnamese traditional costume festival was held on the afternoon of March 21, 2026 along Vo Van Tan and Pasteur streets and at Phan Dinh Phung Park (Xuan Hoa ward, Ho Chi Minh City). The event attracted a large number of young participants, helping spread the love for national culture through honoring and promoting traditional Vietnamese costumes. Photo: Trung Tuyen – VNA

The strategy includes upgrading processes, management systems, design and production to improve efficiency; investing in environmentally friendly processes to meet the demands of international brands; and upgrading industrial sewing machines and equipment to enhance product quality, aiming for export revenue of over USD 1 billion by 2030. Photo: Tran Viet – VNA

Vietnam has successfully carried out its first domino multi-organ transplant, a landmark medical achievement that underscores the country’s rapidly advancing organ transplantation expertise, the Department of Medical Service Administration under the Ministry of Health and Viet Duc University Hospital announced on March 19. The milestone operation was made possible by the organ donation of a 42-year-old woman who was admitted to Viet Duc University Hospital on March 11 following a serious traffic accident. Despite intensive resuscitation efforts, she fell into a deep coma with a Glasgow score of three, lost all light reflexes, and was declared brain-dead. Her family’s decision to donate her organs enabled multiple critically ill patients to receive life-saving transplants. Photo: Minh Quyet - VNA

The craft of making banh cuon Thanh Tri (Thanh Tri steamed rice rolls) has officially been recognised as part of Vietnam’s National Intangible Cultural Heritage, upholding Hanoi’s long‑standing culinary traditions.

On a chilly winter morning, An’s small family is filled with warmth. Today, she relives her wedding day from eight years ago - this time with her two children by her side.