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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.

Buddhist leaders and officials mark Vesak 2570 in Hanoi

A delegation from the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs recently visited Hanoi’s Buddhist Sangha, highlighting the religion’s role in building a modern and civilized capital.

Minister Nguyen Dinh Khang calls on Buddhism to continue serving the nation

On the morning of May 29, a delegation led by Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Nguyen Dinh Khang visited and extended Vesak greetings to senior members of the Executive Council of the Vietnam Buddhist Academy, Campus II, in Ho Chi Minh City.

Deputy Prime Minister extends Vesak greetings to Buddhist leaders in Hue

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Van Thang visited senior Buddhist leaders in Hue on May 29, extending Vesak greetings and recognizing the Buddhist community’s contributions to society.

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.

Vietnam and Cuba deepen cooperation on ethnic and religious affairs

VN and Cuba have reaffirmed their longstanding special friendship while pledging to expand cooperation in ethnic and religious affairs, as senior officials from both countries met in Hanoi to discuss policy exchanges and stronger collaboration.