Man-made beauty of Nam Chien hydropower plant

At the foot of Tay Con Linh Mountain, in Xa Phin hamlet (Thanh Thuy border commune, Tuyen Quang province), there are more than 100 hectares of centuries-old Shan Tuyet tea trees, cherished by the Dao ethnic community as treasures. Building on and inheriting the produce and tea-making process passed down from their ancestors, the Tra Peng Cooperative has embarked on a journey to preserve and promote this natural and cultural heritage, bringing the flavor of Shan Tuyet tea beyond the borderlands. Photo: Duc Tho – VNA

Dong Thap Province currently has over 58,800 hectares of rice under the project “Sustainable Development of One Million Hectares of High-Quality, Low-Emission Rice Linked to Green Growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030,” equivalent to 81.6% of the 2024 - 2025 target. The province aims to expand this to 75,000 hectares by the end of 2025, or 104% of the plan’s target. Photo: Nhut An – VNA

The heroic 81-day battle (28 June – 16 September 1972) to defend the Quang Tri Ancient Citadel stands as an epic chapter in the history of Vietnam’s struggle for national liberation. Thousands of revolutionary soldiers, cadres, and civilians bravely sacrificed their lives, becoming one with the motherland. Every year, crowds of visitors and locals return to the citadel to offer incense during the collective memorial days, paying tribute to the heroic martyrs. Photo: Tuong Vi – VNA

Implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW dated December 22, 2024, of the Politburo on breakthroughs in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation, Hung Yen province has published 2,165 administrative procedures with complete electronic forms and processes (100% coverage). From July 1 to September 9, 2025, the province received nearly 414,000 administrative applications, of which nearly 90% were processed via online public services, ranking 8th among 34 provinces and cities. Photo: The Duyet – VNA

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment held a conference in Rach Gia ward, An Giang province to review the “High-Quality Specialized Rice Farming and Low-Emission Model for the Summer-Autumn Crop 2025 in the Mekong Delta.” The event gathered leaders of agriculture and environment departments from regional provinces and cities, along with enterprises and cooperatives participating in the model. Photo: Thanh Sang – VNA

A national conference on the dissemination and implementation of several Politburo resolutions opened in Hanoi on September 1, with Party General Secretary To Lam attending. The documents comprise a resolution on international integration in the new situation, a resolution ensuring national energy security through 2030, with a vision to 2045, a resolution on breakthroughs in education and training development, and a resolution on some breakthrough solutions to strengthen the protection, care, and improvement of public health. The conference is connected to sites nationwide, with the participation of more than 1.2 million delegates, and broadcast live on national television and radio channels. VNA Photo

The national achievement exhibition, themed “80 Years of Independence – Freedom – Happiness,” will officially wrap up on the evening of September 15 with a grand closing ceremony and a concert titled “I Love My Homeland,” held at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Dong Anh commune, Hanoi. The exhibition, held on the occasion of Vietnam’s 80th National Day anniversary, welcomed some 8.6 million visitors from August 28 to September 14. It is expected to reach a record of 10 million visitors after 19 days. The largest exhibition ever held in Vietnam brought together 28 ministries and central agencies, 34 localities, 16 state-owned economic corporations, and 94 leading private enterprises. VNA Photo: Phương Hoa

Party General Secretary To Lam, along with Party, State leaders and delegates attended a ceremony in Hanoi on September 14 to mark the 80th founding anniversary of Vietnam News Agency (September 15, 1945 - 2025). At the ceremony, Vietnam News Agency received the Ho Chi Minh Order. VNA Photo

Native ginger adapts well to the rocky mountainous climate of Tuyen Quang. Once used only as a spice, ginger has now become a key crop, helping many households escape poverty and opening up sustainable economic opportunities. Photo: Duc Tho – VNA

The wedding ceremony of the Red Dao people in Nam Sang village, Muong Than commune, Lai Chau province is not simply the union of two individuals, but a microcosm of cultural identity that reflects the deep bonds between the individual, the family and the community. Through the ups and downs of history, Red Dao people still preserve numerous distinct traditional customs, among them, the wedding ceremony is rich in cultural and historical depth, as well as its strong communal spirit. On the day of the ceremony, the bride often wears traditional costumes with many sophisticated and complicated elements. Meanwhile, the groom’s delegation, including a matchmaker, the groom, people carrying gifts and dowry, and a band playing trumpets, drums, gongs, and cymbals, welcomes the bride. On the way to the bride’s house, the band plays music to salute the villages they pass by. VNA Photo: Quý Trung