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Vietnam and partners deepen cooperation on ethnic minority welfare

Vietnam is strengthening international partnerships to accelerate sustainable development in ethnic minority communities, with a focus on education, clean water and social welfare.

How a simple vocational course is empowering women in Ta Xua

In the cloud-covered mountains of Ta Xua, a simple training course is opening new doors for women seeking to strengthen their livelihoods through tourism.

When local government comes to the people’s doorstep

Across Vietnam, a streamlined two-tier local government model is bringing public services closer to citizens, cutting administrative layers and accelerating decision-making.

Vietnam pushes unprecedented border school construction drive

Deep in the mountains along Vietnam’s frontier, excavators and construction teams are working against the clock to build schools that promise to reshape the future of border communities.

Localities urge flexibility when assessing multidimensional poverty

Poverty reviews must accurately reflect people's living conditions, ensuring that no poor or near-poor households are overlooked.

National Assembly deputies express concern about erosion of minority cultures

Citing models like Tuyen Quang's Lo Lo Chai village, lawmakers have demanded a pivot to livelihood-centric policies that secure stable incomes for aging artisans.

Digital waves bring new opportunities to ethnic minority communities

In Vietnam’s mountainous regions, digital transformation is creating more than connectivity - it is opening new pathways out of poverty.

How technology is reshaping governance in Vietnam’s mountainous regions

Beyond telecommunications and internet access, digital connectivity is opening new opportunities for development in some of Vietnam’s most isolated communities.

Digital transformation brings public services closer to remote villages

From mobile signals to internet connectivity, new waves of technology are crossing mountain ranges, helping local authorities narrow governance gaps and bring public services closer to people in remote communities.

The family that helped shape a borderland community

In the remote highlands of Muong Long in Nghe An Province, the Va clan of the Hmong community has long been recognized as a model of revolutionary commitment, community leadership and intergenerational service.

Preserving ethnic cultural identity in a rapidly changing world

Preserving the cultural identity of ethnic minority communities is increasingly seen not only as a matter of heritage, but also as a pathway to sustainable development.

New policy framework seeks to bring culture closer to remote communities

Vietnam is introducing new policy mechanisms to improve cultural access in ethnic minority areas while preserving traditional identities.

The Gia Lai Party Chief who asked to be subjected to disciplinary action

There are stories about leaders that do not begin with a certificate of merit, but with a silent piece of paper.

People-centered policies strengthen unity in ethnic minority areas

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.