Vietnam, Japan issue Joint Vision Statement

Vietnam, Japan issue Joint Vision Statement

Viet Nam and Japan on November 9 issued a Joint Vision Statement on during the General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam and President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam To Lam’s official visit to Japan from November 8-11.
Top leader attends Ha Noi ceremony honouring veteran Party members

Top leader attends Ha Noi ceremony honouring veteran Party members

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam Central Committee and President To Lam attended a ceremony hosted by the Ha Noi Party Committee on November 4 to award 80-, 75-and 70-year Party membership badges to 31 members of the municipal Party Organisation.
Turning cultural values into a driver for growth

Turning cultural values into a driver for growth

Achieving double-digit growth requires unlocking all available resources, primarily those from within. At the second meeting of the Central Steering Committee for the Development of Vietnamese Culture, General Secretary and President To Lam emphasised the need to establish culture as a pillar of development and a new driver of growth. He called for expanding cultural industries and quantifying contributions by individual sectors and localities.
New Rice Celebration – The cultural identity of the La Chi people
The New Rice Celebration is a traditional custom deeply rooted in the cultural identity of the La Chi people. It expresses their gratitude to their ancestors, joy over the harvest and hopes for a prosperous and peaceful life. Preserved through generations, the ritual is not only closely associated with the agricultural cycle but also helps strengthen community bonds and pass down traditional cultural values.
Cap Sac ritual – A unique cultural tradition of the Dao people
Despite profound social changes, the White-Trouser Dao people in Hung Duc Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, continue to preserve many valuable traditional customs and practices, particularly the Cap Sac ritual. This is an important rite of passage that marks the coming of age of Dao men and recognizes their maturity within the community.
The Mid-Autumn Festival model-making craft
For years, the Tuyen Quang Thanh Tuyen Festival has become a distinctive cultural brand, while making Mid-Autumn Festival lantern models here has evolved beyond seasonal work into a community-based art form. With model prices ranging from VND 10 million to VND 100 million, the craft is providing jobs and income for many local workers.
Preserving the traditional indigo hue in Nam Dan

Preserving the traditional indigo hue in Nam Dan

10:33, 06/11/2026
For generations, the Nung people have used indigo plants to dye fabric, creating the distinctive indigo hue that characterizes their traditional costumes. Producing a rich, lasting colour requires numerous steps, from growing the plants and soaking them to extracting the dye, dyeing, drying and polishing the fabric. Each stage demands patience, meticulous care and skills passed down through generations.
The fragrance of young green rice flakes

The fragrance of young green rice flakes

08:52, 14/10/2026
Every year, from late August to October, the Tay ethnic community in Thuan Hoa Commune comes alive with the rhythmic sound of pestles pounding young green rice flakes, a traditional delicacy closely associated with autumn in the area. Each green, chewy grain of young green rice flakes embodies not only the gifts of nature but also the dedication and meticulous care of local farmers at every stage of production.