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A New Dawn in Heroic Lands
During the historic days of August, as Vietnam commemorates the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19, 1945 - 2025) and National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2025), Vietnam Pictorial’s reporters journeyed to Tuyen Quang, Quang Tri, and Tay Ninh - lands forever inscribed in the nation’s history. At each destination, stories of resilience, sacrifice, and progress came to life, bearing witness to eight decades of unwavering determination in building, defending and advancing the nation. Homes for All : Vietnams Drive to Eradicate Substandard Housing
For nearly 40 years of Doi moi (renewal), Vietnam has achieved many remarkable transformations. Yet, even amid a brightening socio-economic landscape, approximately 274,000 poor and near-poor households, along with policy beneficiaries, still live in temporary or dilapidated homes. The Ba Chua Xu Goddess Festival on Sam Mountain
The Ba Chua Xu (The Lady of the Realm) Goddess Festival on Sam Mountain was officially recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in late 2024. Every year in late April on the lunar calendar, people from An Giang Province and the broader Mekong Delta, along with visitors from across Vietnam make their way to Sam Mountain in Vinh Te Ward, An Giang, to take part in this vibrant folk celebration. Da Nang-Quang Nam Merger: Forging a New Era of Growth and Global Reach
Set to expand growth potential, restructure development space, and forge a truly "New Da Nang," the proposed merger of Da Nang and Quang Nam marks a pivotal moment for two localities with a long-standing intertwined history. This ambitious plan aims to transform the city into a key growth pole for Vietnam and a highly competitive urban center within the nation and the Asia-Pacific region. This move directly translates the central government's directive to merge provinces and eliminate district-level administration, marking a significant, strategic breakthrough in institutional reform and laying crucial groundwork for a 100-year vision of national development. Reclaiming the Soul of the Mekongs Floating Markets
The floating markets are a distinctive cultural hallmark of Vietnam’s Mekong Delta, often described as a lively snapshot of life along the region’s intricate waterways. Butover time, these once-vibrant markets have gradually faded. In an effort to document the transformation of the floating markets and seek out a vanished aspect of their floating culture, a team of reporters from Vietnam Pictorial ventured through the Mekong region.

Traditional Attire of the Ede
Sokfarm - A Story of “Happy farming”
