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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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