[VOVWORLD] - The spirit of Vesak, or Buddha’s birthday, are resonating throughout Vietnam these days. This year marks Buddhist calendar year 2570. It’s a commemoration of the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha and also a reminder of compassion, wisdom, national unity and social responsibility.

[VOVWORLD] - Ho Chi Minh’s thought on great national unity is one of the core elements of the ideological foundation of the Communist Party of Vietnam. It has been a key source of strength behind Vietnam’s revolutionary victories. In the Central Highlands, a strategic region where many ethnic groups live together, this spirit of unity has helped strengthen community bonds, maintain stability, develop local villages, and build public trust in the Party.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam's history is an endless source of inspiration for those working in artistic and cultural fields and has paved the way for some truly unique expressions among young creative people. A Hanoian named Vien Hong Quang, 31, has restored and colorized hundreds of old photographs and interviews with historical figures, including valuable footage of President Ho Chi Minh.

[VOVWORLD] - Ha Long Bay, famous for its rich ecosystem and thousands of limestone islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across crystal-clear waters, has long been an attractive destination for millions of visitors each year. The local tourism development comes along with growing pressure on the environment. Plastic waste, domestic wastewater, and the impacts of tourist boats are creating an urgent need for environmental protection at this site.

[VOVWORLD] - The border region of Lang Son has a large population of Tay, Nung, and Dao ethnic minorities, many of whom have limited proficiency in the Vietnamese language. It’s difficult for them to access information, particularly legal matters. To communicate effectively and forge closer bonds with locals, the Vietnam Border Guard force has extensively learned and used ethnic languages as part of their duty of protecting border security.

[VOVWORLD] - For generations of Vietnamese, the folk verse, "Wherever you go, remember the Hung Kings Commemoration on the 10th day of the third lunar month," has been deeply rooted in their hearts. Each year, when the third lunar month arrives, the sacred land of Nghia Linh in Hy Cuong commune, Phu Tho province, becomes a powerful symbol of unity.

[VOVWORLD] - “Green stations” and “recycling hubs” are spreading across communities, fueled by grassroots action from individuals and community groups. The trend is raising hopes for a more sustainable way of living, with young people leading the way.

[VOVWORLD] - The green vegetable and medicinal herb beds of the officers and soldiers on Hon Doc Island look ordinary, but they help improve the health of islanders and uplift their spirits. A meal with added green vegetables, a medicinal plant used when ill – all are the result of the persistent, diligent, and heartwarming labor of the naval soldiers on this remote island.

[VOVWORLD] - ​​​​​​​In Phu Yen commune, Son La province, the steady rhythm of weaving shuttles echoes throughout white Thai villages. There local women continue to preserve and breathe new life into their traditional craft in modern times.

[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on Saturday chaired a meeting with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the assigned tasks, especially the continued implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 80 and the National Assembly Resolution on cultural development.