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Manufacturing remains key driver of Vietnam’s economic growth in H1: NSO

The strongest first-half industrial growth since 2019 not only underscores the sector's solid recovery but also provides a firm foundation for Vietnam to sustain robust economic growth throughout 2026. With manufacturing continuing to lead, supported by improving demand, employment and production capacity, industry is expected to remain a key pillar of economic expansion.

Festival for Peace 2026 opens, featuring wide rage of activities

Da Nang's centuries-old craft villages enrich visitor experiences to boost tourism

Interactive sound exhibition breathes new life into cultural heritage

Venezuela honours international rescue teams, sends thanks to Vietnam’s top leader

A fusion of cultures: Unique architecture of Huyen Khong Pagoda in Hue

Nestled in Kim Long ward, about 10 kilometres from the centre of Hue, Huyen Khong Pagoda is a renowned spiritual site in Vietnam’s former imperial capital. Restored in 1978, the pagoda is distinguished by its unique architectural style, which harmoniously combines Japanese and Indian influences with Vietnamese cultural identity and the refined aesthetics of Hue’s royal heritage.

Bau Truc pottery village keeps tradition alive

Bau Truc, one of the Cham ethnic people’s ancient pottery villages in the south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa, still preserves its traditional method of using only hands and no pottery wheel. It is also the oldest pottery village in Southeast Asia to maintain the hands-only method, using tools made from bamboo, shells, and snails and colours derived from tree bark.

Salt farmers endure the heat to preserve timeless craft

Beneath the blazing summer sun, salt farmers in Chau Ha, Mai Phu commune of Ha Tinh province, toil from dawn until dusk to harvest pure white sea salt. Despite the relentless heat, modest incomes and the uncertainty facing this time-honoured craft, they remain steadfast in preserving one of Vietnam’s oldest coastal traditions.

Hand embroidery brings higher incomes for women in mountainous areas

In recent years, many women in Khun Ha commune, the northwestern mountainous province of Lai Chau have secured a stable source of income through hand embroidery. Besides making use of their free time outside the farming season, the work has also helped change women's mindset towards contributing to household economic development.

Measures suggested to conserve black-shanked doucs on Ba Den Mountain

Based on the findings, scientists proposed a range of measures to ensure the long-term protection of the black-shanked douc population on Ba Den Mountain.

Government meeting reviews six-month performance, outlines tasks for second half

During the conference, officials are set to discuss the socio-economic situation in June and the second quarter of 2026; the allocation and disbursement of public investment capital; the implementation of the national target programmes; and the implementation of state budget-related tasks in the first six months.

Khmer traditions endure in modern Vietnam

Amid the pace of modern life, the traditional cultural values of Vietnam’s Khmer community continue to be preserved and passed down through generations. Within the sacred grounds of Khmer pagodas, the vibrant rhythms of Chhay-dam drums, the resonant sounds of the Pinn Peat ensemble, traditional folk dances and the masked Robam dance-drama remain enduring symbols of the community’s rich cultural identity.

Free buses mark new chapter for Ho Chi Minh City's public transport

For Ho Chi Minh City, expanding public transport will help ease traffic congestion, reduce emissions, lessen environmental pressures and, at the same time, provide practical support for low-income residents by lowering living costs and improving access to employment opportunities.

Newly-established businesses jump 22.5% in first six months

Including additional registered capital, total capital flowing into the market reached nearly 3.1 quadrillion VND, marking an 11.3% year-on-year increase.

Vietnamese rescue team recovers 23 victims in Venezuela

The Vietnamese rescue team has recovered 23 victims in just two days of search and recovery operations following the devastating earthquake in Venezuela.

Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026 dazzles spectators

As part of the Hanoi Lotus Festival 2026, the artistic parade “Lotus takes to the street” brought together around 2,000 participants dressed in lotus-themed Ao dai, setting a new record for the largest-ever lotus Ao dai parade and creating one of the festival's standout events.

Traditional fishing festival draws crowds in Ha Tinh

The 2026 Vuc-Rao Traditional Fishing Festival in Nghi Xuan commune of the central province of Ha Tinh is held to preserve and promote traditional folk cultural values closely associated with community life, attracting thousands of local residents and visitors.

Vietnam emerging as one of Southeast Asia’s hottest travel destinations: Fortune

With strong growth momentum, strategic investment in quality tourism, upgraded infrastructure and increasingly diversified source markets, Vietnam is steadily reinforcing its position as one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and promising tourism destinations.

Free bus fares expected to encourage shift away from private vehicles

From July 1, Ho Chi Minh City will waive fares on 134 bus routes, including 109 subsidised and 25 non-subsidised services, with the policy remaining in effect through the end of 2026.

Nearly 1,800 runners take part in Ly Son Half Marathon

This year’s race route once again left a strong impression as participants passed through some of Ly Son’s most iconic landscapes, including windswept coastal roads, dramatic volcanic rock formations and distinctive green garlic fields.

Mu Cang Chai's terraced fields shimmer in water-pouring season

As summer rains nourish Mu Cang Chai in the northwestern mountainous province of Lao Cai, the terraced rice fields shimmer under golden sunlight, creating a vivid natural landscape that attracts visitors.

Series of events in France honours President Ho Chi Minh

The programme included the opening of a thematic exhibition, the launch of the bilingual Vietnamese–French photo book on Nguyen Ai Quoc – Ho Chi Minh and France, a ceremony to receive archival photographs donated by overseas Vietnamese families who welcomed the late Vietnamese leader during his 1946 visit to the European country, and an artistic performance dedicated to his life and legacy.

Vietnam’s cultural heritage through folk paintings

Vietnamese folk paintings, particularly the Four-scroll woodblock prints genre, are among the country’s most treasured artistic legacies. Over six decades, the Vietnam Fine Arts Museum has built a collection of nearly 2,500 folk paintings, including almost 100 complete sets.

Green livelihoods from Nipa Palm forests

In Binh Khanh commune of Ho Chi Minh City, harvesting sap from nipa palms is creating a new source of income for local residents while helping protect mangrove ecosystems and strengthen climate resilience.

Vietnamese coffee shapes value, brand and culture on global market

Continuing its efforts to promote national culture and products, the Vietnam Coffee Festival in Singapore 2026 took place on June 26 at the premises of the Embassy of Vietnam in Singapore in a vibrant atmosphere.