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Vietnam appoints new standing deputy minister for ethnic affairs

The chairman of Thanh Hoa Province has been appointed to a senior leadership position at the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Vietnam strengthens data for UN anti-racism convention report

Vietnam and the UN Development Programme convened an international workshop to strengthen data collection for the country's sixth national report under the UN Convention on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination.

Vietnam drafts new decree on ethnic affairs

Vietnam's Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs is drafting a new decree on ethnic affairs to replace Decree No. 05/2011/ND-CP, updating the country's legal framework to reflect recent constitutional, legislative and administrative reforms.

Vietnam seeks practical roadmap for revised Law on Belief and Religion

Vietnam's revised Law on Belief and Religion will only achieve its intended impact if supported by clear and practical implementation guidelines, officials and legal experts said during a consultation workshop in Hanoi on July 9.

Vietnam refines religion law through selective global lessons

As religious life becomes more diverse, Vietnam's revised Law on Belief and Religion seeks to strengthen legal certainty while protecting freedom of belief and religion.

Vietnam minister meets Pope Leo XIV's envoy after historic beatification

Minister Nguyen Dinh Khang reaffirmed Vietnam's commitment to religious freedom during talks with Cardinal Luis Antonio Gokim Tagle, Pope Leo XIV's special envoy.

Miyazaki expands cooperation with Vietnam's mountainous provinces

Vietnam and Japan's Miyazaki Prefecture are seeking deeper cooperation in education, high-tech agriculture, youth exchanges and sustainable development for ethnic minority communities.

Minister visits ethnic minority communities in Lam Dong

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang visited and presented gifts to respected community figures and disadvantaged ethnic minority households in Lac Duong Commune, Lam Dong Province, during a working trip on July 2.

Minister Nguyen Dinh Khang reviews ethnic development in Lam Dong

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang praised Lam Dong's progress in reducing poverty and improving infrastructure while reviewing the implementation of the national ethnic minority development program.

Building trust for a lasting Vietnam–Vatican partnership

Vietnam and the Vatican continue to strengthen relations through dialogue and mutual respect, creating favorable conditions for Vietnam's Catholic community to practice their faith while contributing to national development.

Minister presents gifts to ethnic minority households in Khanh Hoa

Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang visited respected community figures and disadvantaged ethnic minority households in Cam Hiep Commune, Khanh Hoa Province, during an official working trip.

Lam Dinh Thang appointed HCMC ethnic and religious affairs chief

Lam Dinh Thang, director of Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Science and Technology, has been appointed director of the municipal Department of Ethnic and Religious Affairs.

Minister calls for stronger investment in ethnic minority areas

Vietnam's Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs has urged Khanh Hoa Province to prioritise investment in ethnic minority communities while preparing resources for the next phase of the national target programme.

Cham culture takes center stage at 2026 national festival in Khanh Hoa

Thousands of people gathered in Vietnam's south-central Khanh Hoa Province on June 26 as the sixth Cham Ethnic Culture Festival officially opened, celebrating one of the country's oldest and most distinctive cultural traditions.

Vietnam strengthens awareness of emerging belief and religious movements

A conference in Lang Son has brought together local religious representatives and community leaders to discuss emerging belief and religious phenomena and ways to prevent legal violations.

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.

Vietnam and Laos strengthen coordination on ethnic and religious affairs

Senior officials from Vietnam and Laos met in Hanoi on June 9 to discuss future collaboration in ethnic and religious affairs and strengthen bilateral cooperation mechanisms.

Ethnic and Religious Affairs Ministry focuses on efficiency and digital growth

Digital transformation, administrative reform and implementation of national target programs were among the key issues discussed at a ministry meeting on June 5.

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.