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Due to flooding caused by the circulation of Typhoon Wipha in western communes of Nghe An province, Nghe An Power Company (PC Nghe An) has mobilized all available resources to promptly inspect, repair, and restore the electrical grid in affected areas. The company is determined to restore power as quickly as possible to help residents return to normal life. Photo by courtesy/VNA

Nam Yang Agricultural and Service Cooperative (Kon Gang commune, Gia Lai province), which brings together over 100 members cultivating more than 80 hectares of pepper, including 30 hectares certified organic by the USDA (United States), has successfully developed the Le Chi pepper brand for export. The products are highly appreciated by partners in Japan and Europe, contributing to making Gia Lai pepper a key agricultural product with high added value, increasing farmers’ incomes, and affirming the reputation of Vietnamese agricultural goods in the global market. Photo: Hong Diep – VNA

As part of the comprehensive reform of the political system, Hung Yen province has adopted numerous innovative and people-centric approaches. One notable example is the “1+10 Clever Mass Mobilization” model, widely implemented in villages and residential areas. This initiative has fostered a strong bond between the Party and the people, embodying the spirit of “the people know, discuss, act, supervise, inspect, and benefit.” Photo: The Duyet - VNA

From once low-yield rice and vegetable fields, many farmers in My Hoa Hung commune, An Giang province, are now shifting to high-tech melon cultivation in greenhouses. A notable example is the model of Huynh Ngoc Dien’s family in My An 2 hamlet, who converted 1,400 square meters of rice land into a melon farm. The shift has brought her a stable livelihood, with income 4–5 times higher than before. Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA

Tram Chim National Park is one of the most prominent ecotourism destinations in Dong Thap province, covering more than 7,000 hectares. It features a diverse vegetation system with over 130 different species, including characteristic plant communities such as lotus, wild rice, Eleocharis, Lepironia, melaleuca forests and marshes, all interwoven across the landscape. The park’s fauna is particularly notable for its wetland birds, with 233 species across 25 genera and 49 families. Photo: An Hieu – VNA

Bo Da pagoda in Van Ha ward, Bac Ninh province is home to a garden of 100 towers, regarded as the largest and most beautiful of its kind in Vietnam. VNA Photo: Danh Lam

The central city of Da Nang has decided to preserve natural forests right in the heart of the city. Da Nang is currently the only locality in the country that owns three special-use forests: Ba Na - Nui Chua Nature Reserve, Son Tra Nature Reserve and Nam Hai Van Landscape Protection Area. According to statistics from the Da Nang City Forest Protection Department, in this ecological areas, nearly 1,700 species of plants and 443 species of animals have been recorded, a rare biodiversity density in urban areas of Vietnam. These forests are a place where people find balance, a commitment to the relationship between development and conservation. Photo: VNA

Amidst the highly complex developments of Tropical Storm Wipha, the third entering the East Sea this year, residents in the northern and central provinces have proactively implemented measures to respond to the storm in order to minimise damage. Localities were urged to implement the evacuation plan for residents living in river mouth areas, coastal zones, residential areas near riverbanks, and those living or working on riverbanks or in areas at risk of landslides or unsafe conditions, moving them to safe shelters before 12pm on July 21. Photo: VNA

Nghe An province shares over 460 kilometers of land border with Laos In recent years, in addition to effectively performing border guard duties, officers and soldiers at border units have worked together to develop and implement various practical models to support local people in socio-economic development, ensure national defense and security, maintain public order, and safeguard the sovereignty and security of border areas. Photo by courtesy/VNA

From a barren hilly area, Then Van So, an ethnic Han resident of Lung Buong hamlet, Thuan Hoa commune, Tuyen Quang province, boldly transformed the land to cultivate red-flesh dragon fruit. After eight years of perseverance, the model now generates hundreds of millions of VND in annual income, helping his family escape poverty and achieve prosperity—becoming a shining example of overcoming hardship and building wealth in the local community. Photo: Đức Thọ – VNA

With a population of over 100 million, the domestic market holds great potential for Vietnamese businesses amid ongoing fluctuations in export activities. However, instead of serving as a launchpad, the home market is being overwhelmed by products of unclear origin, making it difficult for legitimate businesses to compete. To support Vietnamese businesses in conquering their home market, strong measures are needed to clean up the market and expand distribution channels, enabling local products to better reach consumers. Strengthening the presence of Vietnamese goods is also an effective way to combat counterfeit and imitation products. Photo: Hương Giang – VNA

To diversify its tourism offerings and extend visitors’ length of stay, with a target of welcoming about 5.8 million tourists by 2025, Sa Pa (Lao Cai province) is focusing on developing vibrant and culturally rich night-time tourism activities. Notable products such as night markets, ethnic cultural performances, village discovery tours, and light night hiking have left strong impressions on both domestic and international visitors. In addition to helping preserve and promote ethnic culture, night-time tourism is also considered a strategic approach to increasing revenue and fostering sustainable local economic development. Photo: Hoàng Hiếu – VNA

Pham Minh Chinh, Politburo member, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Government, Prime Minister of Vietnam attended the 27th Party Congress of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) for the 2025 - 2030 term, which was solemnly held at the National News Center in Hanoi on July 17. Photo: VNA

The Hanoi Market Surveillance Sub-department has directed its teams to intensify inspections and monitoring of business establishments and households in accordance with the plan to strengthen market inspections and supervision, and to combat counterfeit goods, items of unknown origin, and products infringing intellectual property rights across the city. They are resolutely cracking down on high-risk violations such as trademark counterfeiting, food safety violations, cosmetics, and tobacco-related offenses. Photo: Minh Quyet - VNA

The Vietnamese team has made history by winning four gold medals, including two in the top 10, at the 57th International Chemistry Olympiad (IChO), according to the Ministry of Education and Training. This marks the first time Vietnam has claimed four golds in an IChO held in-person format. The 57th IChO took place from July 5 to 14 in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), bringing together 354 contestants from 90 countries and territories. VNA/Photo by courtesy

The World Heritage Committee of UNESCO has approved the expansion of the world natural heritage site of Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park in Vietnam’s Quang Tri province to include Hin Nam No National Park in Laos' Khammouane province. The decision was made during the 47th session of the committee held in Paris, France, on July 13. Following the adjustment, the world natural heritage site is officially named “Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park and Hin Nam No National Park”. Vietnam is now home to nine world heritage sites. These include two inter-provincial sites – Ha Long Bay-Cat Ba Archipelago (Quang Ninh province and Hai Phong city), and the Complex of Yen Tu-Vinh Nghiem-Con Son, Kiep Bac Monuments and Landscapes (Quang Ninh province, Bac Ninh province, and Hai Phong city). The latest recognition is Vietnam’s first transboundary world heritage site. VNA Photo

Just over a week into its official operation, the authority of Thuan My commune (Tay Ninh province) has begun to earn the trust of local residents, thanks to a renewed management mindset and particularly the “close-to-the-people” approach of the commune’s Party Secretary Nguyen Van Khai. Photo: Duc Hanh - VNA

The Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex has been recognised as a World Culture Heritage site. In the afternoon of July 12 (Paris time), at the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), Professor Nikolay Nenov, Chairman of the Session, officially knocked the hammer to recognise the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son - Kiep Bac Relics and Landscape Complex as a World Cultural Heritage site. VNA Photo

Tam Hoa plums from Bac Ha, a famed delicacy of Lao Cai, are known for their crisp texture, mild sweetness, and rich flavor of the Northwest mountains. Due to the short harvest season, Quang Tom Cooperative (Bac Ha commune, Lao Cai province) has been collecting fresh plums and processing them using soft-drying technology, preserving their natural color and flavor while extending shelf life to 6–12 months. Each year, the cooperative supplies about 10 tonnes of 3-star OCOP-certified soft-dried plums to the market, generating jobs for 10 local workers and stable income for 7 cooperative members. This is not only an effective economic solution and sustainable market channel, but also a way to enhance the value of local agricultural products and promote the regional brand of Northwest specialties. Photo: Hoang Hieu – VNA