On the sandy shores of central Vietnam, elderly residents continue a demanding way of life, searching for nature's gifts despite their advancing age.

General Secretary and President To Lam attended the opening ceremony of the 14th Vietnam Trade Union Congress for the 2026-2031 term at the National Convention Center in Hanoi on June 4.

As temperatures approach 40°C in Thanh Hoa, blacksmiths in Trieu Loc commune continue working beside furnaces exceeding 1,000°C to earn a living and preserve a traditional craft.

Recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, the Water Ball Wrestling Festival continues to preserve the traditions and aspirations of generations in Kinh Bac.

Hue has come alive with color ahead of Vesak 2026, with giant flags and illuminated lotus flowers along the Huong River drawing residents and visitors alike.

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.

During the Raya Idil Adha celebrations, Cham Muslims gather for solemn prayers, exchange New Year greetings, and take part in important sacrificial rituals.

Under the scorching summer heat in central Vietnam, salt farmers in Hoa Loc commune of Thanh Hoa province continue working relentlessly across dazzling white salt fields, racing against the sun to harvest each precious grain.

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.

Located in a secluded valley surrounded by majestic mountains in Thu Bon Commune, Da Nang, the My Son temple complex once served as a major religious centre of the Champa Kingdom for more than a millennium.

A pristine waterfall in Lang Son province is becoming a popular summer getaway for both local and international travelers escaping northern Vietnam’s intense heat.

A solemn procession carrying the infant Jade Buddha statue from An Quang Pagoda to Viet Nam Quoc Tu Pagoda in HCMC, followed by the traditional Buddha bathing ritual, marked one of the opening highlights of the Vesak celebration 2026.

A vibrant lotus installation on the Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal is drawing crowds during this year’s Vesak season.

A 400-year-old royal love story was vividly brought back to life in Hoi An, drawing crowds of locals and tourists to the ancient town.

Over centuries, many Champa artifacts have remained remarkably well preserved in Da Nang, becoming national treasures of exceptional historical, artistic and spiritual value.

The refreshed facade of Tan Dinh Market has transformed the century-old landmark into one of Ho Chi Minh City’s newest cultural check-in spots.

Party and State leaders paid tribute to President Ho Chi Minh and fallen heroes during ceremonies held in Hanoi on May 19.

In Hanoi - long celebrated as a land of “a thousand years of civilization” - religious landmarks have always been deeply intertwined with urban life.

Along the banks of Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe canal, Catholic communities have quietly contributed to preserving the environment and urban landscape.

The Dong Duong Buddha statue is regarded as one of the oldest and most beautiful in Southeast Asia. Influenced by the Amaravati style of India, the statue was discovered in Quang Nam (former province) in 1911.