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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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

National Assembly Vice Chairman Do Van Chien says ethnic affairs must move beyond welfare policies to become a pillar of Vietnam’s long-term development strategy.

Massive investment has flowed into Vietnam’s ethnic minority regions, yet sustainable development remains elusive. Experts say the problem lies not in funding, but in outdated development thinking.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed Directive No. 19/CT-TTg dated May 12, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister on accelerating the implementation of the Ethnic Affairs Strategy through 2030, with a vision toward 2045.

Vietnam’s ethnic affairs work is moving toward a new mindset, where the state creates space and communities shape their own development.

From livelihoods to community tourism, two village models reveal how ethnic policy can unlock self-reliance and lasting change.

Thousands of people from across the country brought flowers, fruit and other offerings to honor Mother Goddess Thien Y Ana as they attended the Ponagar Tower Festival in Nha Trang, Khanh Hoa Province.

Vietnam is shifting toward dialogue-driven approaches in ethnic affairs, focusing on trust, understanding, and grassroots engagement.

A large number of Cham dignitaries took part in a sacred water procession during the Ponagar Tower Festival in Khanh Hoa province, a ritual held to pray for favorable weather, abundant harvests and prosperity.

Over 80 years, Vietnam’s ethnic affairs policy has evolved from providing support to empowering communities as active drivers of development.

As Vietnam marks 80 years of ethnic affairs governance, new approaches emphasize empowerment, long-term growth, and the central role of communities.

A brief decree signed in 1946 has guided Vietnam’s long journey of unity, shaping policies that continue to bind the nation’s diverse communities.

In remote villages across Vietnam, ethnic affairs officials and respected community figures serve as steady “keepers of the flame.”