Digital transformation is profoundly reshaping how people practice belief and religion. In response to this wave, governance must evolve swiftly - ensuring freedom of belief while maintaining social stability.

Vietnamese lawmakers are raising concerns over the growing use of artificial intelligence in religious practices and the need for clearer legal frameworks.

A draft amendment to the Law on Belief and Religion aims to enhance transparency, digitalisation and state management while safeguarding religious freedom.

Thousands of residents and visitors gathered at the scenic Ngu Hanh Son site in Da Nang to attend the 2026 Quan The Am Festival.

Venerable Thich Le Trang, abbot of Hue Nghiem Pagoda, has been appointed head of the Executive Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha in Ho Chi Minh City for the 2026–2031 term.

An exhibition showcasing 450 photographs and archival materials reflecting the 45-year journey of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha has officially opened, offering a vivid look into its development alongside the nation.

New policies aim to unlock the full potential of religious engagement in society.

The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has repeatedly rejected what it calls “unobjective and inaccurate” claims in various reports.

The Ho Chi Minh City Buddhist Congress will serve as a pilot event for the entire country, shaping how similar congresses are organized across 33 provinces and cities in the new term.

The Party’s thinking on religious affairs is becoming increasingly refined - more inclusive, yet also more practical and disciplined.

Around 500 priests and bishops concelebrated the funeral Mass for Cardinal Gioan Baotixita Pham Minh Man at the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Saigon on the morning of March 27.

The 16th National Assembly features respected religious dignitaries, many of whom bring years of experience and academic distinction.

Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man, a respected leader of the Catholic Church in Vietnam, passed away on March 22 at the age of 92, leaving behind a legacy of humility and service.

As Lunar New Year (Tet) festivities unfold across the city, a Cham Muslim community in Ho Chi Minh City enters the sacred month of Ramadan.

From parish churches and village pagodas to remote mountain hamlets, the spiritual and religious life of communities flows alongside patriotism, shaping a Vietnamese spring marked by peace, compassion and unity.

On the morning of February 12, Minister of Ethnic and Religious Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung received Archbishop Joseph Vu Van Thien of the Hanoi Archdiocese.

A delegation of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) has attended the 2nd Global Buddhist Summit, which opened in New Delhi, India, on the morning of January 24.

Deputy Minister Nguyen Hai Trung commended the Catholic Church’s role in Vietnam’s social and spiritual life during his Tet visit to the Ho Chi Minh City Archbishop’s Office.

Vietnamese Buddhism marked a significant year with humanitarian efforts, digital transformation, and strong international presence.

On December 31, the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs (MERA) of Vietnam officially launched a pilot implementation of the National Religious Database Information System at the Government Committee for Religious Affairs.