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.

Every day, hundreds of people visit the Mariamman Temple in Ho Chi Minh City to offer sacred fire and press their faces against stone in prayer - a gesture of deep reverence and a plea for peace.

Religious institutions play a vital role in Vietnam’s development, Minister Dao Ngoc Dung affirmed during his Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026 visits in Hanoi.

Head of Central Propaganda and Mass Mobilization Commission visits Catholic and Protestant leaders, sharing hopes for unity and national development in 2026.

A new draft law on religion is under discussion as officials grapple with online sermons, cross-border rituals, and blurred lines between belief and construction law.

On December 1 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs held a consultation conference with religious dignitaries, clergy, and representatives of religious organizations and belief establishments.