[VOVWORLD] - Localities have held memorial services and burial ceremonies for fallen soldiers whose remains were recovered during the nationwide campaign to search for, recover, and identify martyrs’ remains.

[VOVWORLD] - Phu Quoc has been voted Asia’s favorite island for 2026 by readers of US travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler, earning 95.26 points. This marks the second consecutive year the island, known as the “Pearl Island,” has topped the list. Its white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, distinctive architecture, diverse cuisine, and lively festivals continue to draw international visitors.

[VOVWORLD] - During the foliage-changing season, the mangrove forest on Tam Giang Lagoon in Hue turns golden, its colors reflected in the clear blue water, creating an ink-wash landscape.

[VOVWORLD] - World Tourism Day, September 27, is celebrated this year with the theme “Tourism and AI: Transforming the Global Tourism Agenda.” In Vietnam, digital technology and AI are gradually reshaping the way visitors explore Vietnam, from searching for destinations and experiencing heritage sites to managing tourist flows and bringing lesser-known places closer to travelers.

[VOVWORLD] - Tucked away amid the majestic waters of Ha Long Bay is Vung Vieng fishing village, a quiet haven far from the hustle and bustle of modern life, inviting visitors to slow down and take it all in.

[VOVWORLD] - The “Preserving the Moon in the Old Quarter 2026” program, taking place from September 11 to 25 in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, introduces visitors to various aspects of the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival, from folk toys and games, visual arts, tea culture and incense-making to hands-on experiences such as making mooncakes and practicing traditional crafts.

[VOVWORLD] - September 8, 1966 was designated as International Literacy Day. 60 years on, Vietnam has made major progress. In 1945, more than 90% of the population was illiterate. Today, more than 99% of people aged 15 to 60 can read and write. Vietnam has also worked to bring education to remote areas and ethnic minority communities.

[VOVWORLD] - Every year on National Day, September 2, ethnic minority people in Son La province set aside their daily work, dress up in their finest traditional outfits, and eagerly head to local markets to celebrate the Independence Festival.

[VOVWORLD] - More than 200 military personnel from the Hanoi Capital Command are collecting biological samples at Mai Dich Cemetery to help identify the remains of 469 unknown martyrs.

[VOVWORLD] - The “Returning to the Sacred Moment” virtual reality program opened on Wednesday at the Independence Palace in Ho Chi Minh City. Using virtual reality, visitors are transported back to Hanoi's Ba Dinh Square on September 2, 1945, standing among the crowd as President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence.