The 13th National Congress of the Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union for the 2026-2031 term officially opened on 24 June at the National Convention Centre in Hà Nội, bringing together 788 delegates representing more than 21.6 million Youth Union members and young people from both within and outside the country.
A family is not only where love begins, but also where cherished values are preserved and passed down from one generation to the next. On the occasion of Việt Nam Family Day (28 June), we bring you the story of a remarkable family in Cần Thơ City. Their journey has transformed not only underprivileged patients but also members of the family themselves.
A bill setting out measures to counter false information on social media during election campaigns was passed on 26 June by the House of Representatives — the more powerful chamber of Japan's National Diet. The legislation aims to reduce the negative impact of online content deemed harmful to the fairness of elections.
For many Vietnamese abroad, it also means passing residency examinations that come with considerable pressure and challenges. In Hungary, many Vietnamese prepare for these exams not through formal classes alone, but through everyday life lessons and the enduring support of their community, far from home.
Across Viet Nam, residents are joining together to keep their neighbourhoods clean through regular clean-up activities and responsible waste disposal. In Hà Nội, one residential area has been maintaining this community-driven practice for years, helping create a cleaner and more pleasant place to live.
At least 164 people have been killed and more than 970 injured, from the most powerful twin earthquakes to strike the country in 126 years, Rescue teams are continuing to search through the rubble to find survivors, though operations have been hindered by the risk of additional building collapses, power outages, and transportation disruptions.
Green economic development has become a mandatory standard, as Viet Nam makes strong international commitments to environmental protection and climate change adaptation. Đà Nẵng is mobilising major resources to protect the Cù Lao Chàm - Hội An Biosphere Reserve.