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Southwest region strengthens trust and unity in ethnic communities

The Southwest region is drawing on community trust and ethnic unity to support development and social stability.

People-centered policies strengthen unity in ethnic minority areas

People-centered policies are helping build stronger communities while reinforcing social cohesion in the Southwest.

Defending national solidarity in Vietnam’s ethnic minority regions

In an era of rapidly evolving online disinformation, protecting social cohesion has become a priority across Southwest Vietnam’s diverse communities.

Minister urges decisive action to remove bottlenecks in ethnic policies

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang has urged Lang Son Province to remove obstacles hindering the implementation of policies affecting ethnic minority communities.

Ethnic Affairs Minister visits border communities in Lang Son

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang visited ethnic minority communities, schools and religious sites across Lang Son Province on June 2, encouraging local residents and students to continue striving for a better future.

Top legislator calls for ethnic policies to be fully reflected in legislation

The National Assembly (NA)'s Council for Ethnic Affairs on May 28 held a ceremony in Hanoi to mark the 65th anniversary of its establishment (April 20, 1961 – 2026) and receive the first-class Labour Order.

Cham community celebrates Roya Haji - a season of love and forgiveness

Roya Haji is regarded by Cham Muslims as a festival of love and forgiveness, and remains one of the most important celebrations of the year.

Vietnam launches coordinated plan for ethnic minority and mountain regions

Vietnamese authorities have signed a new coordination plan aimed at strengthening socio-economic development and security in ethnic minority and mountainous regions.

A journey to the land where 10,000 ancient gongs still resonate

The Muong people in Phu Tho take to village roads in lively gong processions, creating an atmosphere that is festive, solemn and vibrant at once, reflecting the joy and distinctive cultural beauty of the community.

The quiet keepers of Vietnam’s ethnic cultural heritage

Driven by a deep love for their ethnic heritage, they have spent decades quietly and tirelessly preserving cultural traditions and passing them on through homes, villages, and communities for future generations.

Four national heritage treasures preserve Thai culture in Nghe An

As modern life changes rural communities, efforts to preserve Thai cultural heritage are becoming increasingly urgent.

The legend of the three heroes of a Pa Ko family

The story of a Pa Ko family in the highlands of A Luoi has become legendary, as three members of the same family were awarded the title of Hero of the People’s Armed Forces.

Inside the enduring cultural life of Dak Lak’s Muong people

After decades of building new lives in the Dak Lak highlands, the Muong community continues to preserve the sound of chieng gongs, Mo Muong rituals and the cultural traditions of their ancestral homeland across generations.

National Assembly chairman calls for stronger support for ethnic minorities

On the morning of May 21, National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man chaired a working session with the Standing Committee of the Ethnic Council on key tasks for 2026 and the 2026-2031 term.

How ethnic minority communities are turning culture into digital livelihoods

Digital transformation is opening a new chapter for ethnic minority communities in Vietnam - one where people can own, protect and earn from the stories of their own culture.

Medicinal herb farming transforms Mong families’ lives in Sa Pa

In Sa Pa, fields of blooming Actiso are doing more than coloring the mountains purple - they are helping Mong families build new homes and send children abroad to study.

President Ho Chi Minh and his lifelong commitment to ethnic minorities

President Ho Chi Minh’s thoughts and affection toward ethnic minority communities stemmed first and foremost from his belief in the unity between national and class issues.

Tay herbalist helps sustain the "lifeblood" of Vietnamese traditional medicine

Amidst the hustle and bustle of life, a Tay ethnic woman still quietly treks through the forest, searching for every root and blade of grass to extend a four-generation journey of practicing medicine to save lives.

Ethnic minority deputies bring village voices to Vietnam’s parliament

Ethnic minority deputies to Vietnam’s National Assembly serve as bridges connecting the voices of remote villages with national policymaking, transforming Party guidelines into tangible benefits for the people.

80 years of ethnic affairs celebrated with stories of sacrifice and unity

Generations of ethnic affairs officials reunited in Hanoi to reflect on decades of dedication to ethnic minority communities.