(VOVWORLD) - On July 1 Hung Yen began implementing a two-tier local government model consisting of province level and commune/ward level. This breakthrough reform of the state apparatus aligns with the Party’s guideline. After more than four months, positive changes have validated the correctness and timeliness of the guideline and demonstrated Hung Yen's determination to innovate and build a modern, efficient administration.

(VOVWORLD) - As the last rays of sunlight fade, the familiar sounds of sawing and chiseling continue to echo across the village—rhythms that have accompanied generations of artisans in Thu Hong bamboo and rattan craft village, Xuan Mai commune, Hanoi. Even late into the afternoon, the craftswomen remain absorbed in shaping slender bamboo stems. The earthy scent of bamboo mingles with the laughter of women working side by side, filling the air with a warm, comforting energy.

(VOVWORLD) - The U Minh Ha area of Ca Mau province is preparing to enter its “spring.” That’s what forest workers call the honey-harvesting season—when the rains cease, the cajeput trees burst into bloom, and migrating bee colonies return. What once depended entirely on nature has evolved into a recognized cultural-heritage profession. Local forest workers have turned trellis beekeeping into a stable source of income.

(VOVWORLD) -In five years of implementing the National Target Program on Sustainable Poverty Reduction, Thai Nguyen province has achieved remarkable results. Enabling local people to access credit has proven one of the most effective solutions. It has improved livelihoods and reshaped many rural communities. This source of capital has helped people develop their production and increase their income, and has foster self-reliance and initiative in escaping poverty.

(VOVWORLD) -Keeping pace with the nation’s digital transformation, farmers in ethnic minority villages across Dak Lak province are embracing technology and e-commerce to promote their products and share the stories behind their production and cultural traditions. Thanks to these changes, rural development in Dak Lak is no longer defined solely by paved roads and new houses. It is evolving into a smart living environment with connected devices and digital access.

(VOVWORLD) - As the flood season returns to the Mekong Delta, Thom Rom net weaving village in Can Tho city is entering its busiest time of the year. Dozens of households work tirelessly to meet the soaring demand for fishing nets and gear.

(VOVWORLD) -The buttery taste of peanuts, the sweetness of sugarcane molasses, the fragrance of fresh ginger, and the crispness of rice girdle cakes combine to make Ha Tinh’s famous Cu Do candy, a treat beloved by both locals and foreign visitors. Cu Do has become a proud representative of Vietnamese culinary culture, earning a place among the “Top 100 Vietnamese Specialty Dishes and Gifts”.

(VOVWORLD) - Located 30 kilometers from Pleiku City, Kep village in Ia Ly commune, Gia Lai province, has become a favorite destination for both domestic and foreign visitors. Beyond its tranquil mountain scenery, the village is reviving the traditional brocade weaving of the Jarai ethnic group and breathing new life into it through community-based tourism.

(VOVWORLD) -Tat Tac, a blacksmithing village in Trieu Loc commune, Thanh Hoa province, has been famous for centuries for its metalworking craft. For generations, its artisans have kept their furnaces burning and hammers ringing — forging needed tools and preserving the proud heritage passed down by their ancestors.

(VOVWORLD) - Bao Dap, a village on the Red River in Hong Quang ward, Ninh Binh province, is nationally famous for its star-shaped lanterns. Every Mid-Autumn Festival, millions of colorful lanterns made in this village brighten celebrations nationwide.