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Vietnam - ASEAN: A 30-year Journey of Shared Progress

Vietnam - ASEAN: A 30-year Journey of Shared Progress

As Vietnam deepens its regional and global integration, beginning with ASEAN, it has remained a proactive, responsible, and constructive member, committed to building a strong, united, and influential ASEAN that occupies a central role both in the region and on the global stage. Over the past three decades, ASEAN cooperation has played a vital role in Vietnam’s comprehensive development.

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  • 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.

  • Infrastructure Ho Chi Minh Citys Path to a New Era

    With the planned construction of high-speed railways, modern bridges, and ring roads designed to alleviate persistent traffic congestion, Ho Chi Minh City and the wider Southeast region are preparing for a period of accelerated national development.

  • Cu Chi Tunnels seek world heritage recognition

    The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network of underground defense tunnels built by locals and resistance forces from 1946 to 1968 in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City. Built with rudimentary tools, the network was designed scientifically, playing a major role in the war of resistance against America. The tunnels are now a popular tourist attraction in Ho Chi Minh City.

Culture highlights

Livestreaming Boosts San Thang Markets Reach

Livestreaming Boosts San Thang Market's Reach

Thanks to training courses in digital business skills, branding and promoting local products, ethnic communities in Lai Chau Province are now leveraging livestreaming to sell their agricultural products at San Thang Market. This modern approach is transforming how the region's unique goods reach a broader market.

Economy

Dong Cao Red Pomelos

Dong Cao Village, nestled in Hanoi's Me Linh Commune, is renowned as the birthplace of the Dong Cao Red Pomelo, a truly unique and significant specialty from the capital's outskirts. Far more than just a fruit, it embodies the rich rural culture and culinary traditions of Hanoi's people.

Portrait

Ha Minh Khoi, a Journey to Forbes 30 under 30

Ha Minh Khoi, a Journey to Forbes 30 under 30

From a humble village boy to Vietnam's first floral artist to become a member of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) and land a spot on the Forbes 30 Under 30 list, Ha Minh Khoi's story is a powerful testament to the strength of passion, perseverance, and gratitude.

Exploring our land

Mien Luon Chan Cam Honored by Michelin Guide

Mien luon (Eel vermicelli) Chan Cam was officially recognized by the Michelin Guide, earning a place on its 2024 Bib Gourmand list, which highlights affordable yet a high-quality dining experience.

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