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Resolution No. 57s Strategic Vision: Applying Science and Technology to Advance Desert-Adapted Agriculture in Vietnam

Resolution No. 57’s Strategic Vision: Applying Science and Technology to Advance Desert-Adapted Agriculture in Vietnam

With a long coastline and diverse topography, Vietnam faces rising pressures from desertification and land degradation, particularly in the arid belt once encompassing Ninh Thuan and Binh Thuan, areas that fall within the boundaries of today’s Khanh Hoa and Lam Dong provinces. 

Making news

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  • Vietnam - An Emerging Magnet for International Students

    In recent years, Vietnam has become an increasingly appealing destination for international students. Known for its safety, hospitality, and rich cultural diversity, the country is also gaining recognition for its rapidly advancing higher education system. A growing presence in global university rankings, combined with open visa policies, affordable tuition, generous scholarships, and accessible housing, has made Vietnam an attractive choice for students from around the world.

  • The Epic Song of the Stone

    On the Dong Van Karst Plateau, stone seems to have a destiny of its own. Children are born on the stone, young couples confess their love near a stone fence, people cultivate their livelihoods in rocky crevices, and when they die, they are laid to rest in stone tombs. The stone becomes a forest, a mountain, and a fortress, protecting the locals in their harsh lives and in their fight to defend the nation. The 17 ethnic groups living here have honored stone as their most sacred deity. They have transformed it into culture, wealth, and tourism products, turning one of Vietnam's most arid lands into a shining star of Asian tourism.

  • 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.

Culture highlights

The Cau Ngu Festival in Hue City

The Cau Ngu Festival in Hue City

Held in Dinh Cu Hamlet, now Dinh Cu Residential Group, My Thuan Ward (Hue City), the Cau Ngu Festival, or Whale Worshipping Festival, is one of the quintessential folk festivals of Central Vietnamese fishermen. Held every three years on the 21st and 22nd day of the seventh lunar month, the festival is solemnly organized to pray for national peace, favorable weather, bountiful harvests, and a peaceful life for the villagers.

Economy

Mr. Muop Taking Loofah Fiber Global

As the world looks for sustainable solutions, one Vietnamese brand has turned a once-overlooked agricultural byproduct into products of real value. The story of Mr. Muop reflects not only the spirit of green entrepreneurship but also the rising strength of Vietnam’s private sector, which is now recognized as “the most important driver” of the national economy.

Portrait

Professor Dr. Furuta Motoo: From Vietnamologist to Pioneer of Global Education

Professor Dr. Furuta Motoo: From Vietnamologist to Pioneer of Global Education

Driven by his love for Vietnamese people and culture, Professor Dr. Furuta Motoo has helped connect the knowledge of the two nations, opening a new direction for Vietnamese higher education in the era of global integration. 

Exploring our land

The Hanoi Ao Dai Parade

Against the historic backdrop of Hoan Kiem Lake, more than 1,000 participants showcased both traditional and contemporary Ao dai in a vibrant parade that traced the centuries-long evolution of this iconic symbol of Vietnamese culture. The event marked the finale of Hanoi Ao dai Tourism Festival 2025, spotlighting a city that cherishes its cultural heritage while continuing to grow and adapt with time.

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