Viet Nam opens first honorary consulate in Phuket

Viet Nam opens first honorary consulate in Phuket

The ambassador said the establishment of Viet Nam's first honorary consulate in Phuket reflects both countries' commitment to enhancing cooperation with the Andaman sea economic gateway while meeting growing demand for consular services and better support for Vietnamese citizens and the Vietnamese community in southern Thailand.
Viet Nam, Laos strengthen solidarity through defence cooperation

Viet Nam, Laos strengthen solidarity through defence cooperation

The Lao People's Army Newspaper has published an article affirming that the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation, and strategic cohesion between Laos and Viet Nam are invaluable assets founded by Presidents Ho Chi Minh, Kaysone Phomvihane, and Souphanouvong.
Creating happiness for people in new era of development

Creating happiness for people in new era of development

In the new era of development, under the Party’s leadership, happiness is not merely an aspiration but has become a core value within the national value system. All policies and guidelines centre on the people, with the people’s satisfaction, prosperity, and happiness serving as the benchmark.
Mine clearance in Bach Dich
Although the war ended decades ago, bombs, landmines, and unexploded ordnance remain buried beneath the soil of the Bach Dich border area, posing a silent threat to local people and hindering the search for and recovery of fallen soldiers' remains. Amid the rugged frontier mountains, officers and soldiers of the Mine Clearance Team under Division 316 continue to work tirelessly in the field, clearing every square meter of land with the utmost sense of responsibility and precision.
Water-pouring season in Hoang Su Phi
In June, as water from mountain streams is channeled into each terraced field, the Hoang Su Phi terraced rice fields take on a unique and captivating beauty.
Silkworm farming in Tan Long
Along the peaceful banks of the Lo River, there is a rural community where the rustling sound of mulberry leaves being picked and silkworms feeding through the night still echoes every day. In Tan Long Commune, mulberry cultivation and silkworm farming are not only a source of livelihood, but also a treasured memory and a cultural tradition that local people have preserved for more than two decades.
The gift from the mountains

The gift from the mountains

16:35, 14/07/2026
As the morning sun casts its golden light over terraced rice fields turning the color of the new harvest, Hong Thai - known as the "gateway to the sky" in Tuyen Quang Province - comes alive with the harvest season of one of its signature mountain delicacies: the local pear. Replacing the dreamy, mist-covered charm of the blooming season, the pear harvest paints a picture of abundance and prosperity. Beneath the deep green foliage, clusters of round, russet-skinned pears sway gently in the breeze, preserving the crisp texture and delicate sweetness nurtured by the mountain soil.