According to Vn Express, Alex Cao's "Alien Structure on Earth" captures buffaloes stirring up the soil water logged fields in central Quang Ngai Province. The annual Drone Photo Awards showcase beautiful aerial photographs in a number of categories including nature, cities, and people. This year's event attracts photographers from 126 economies.
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In "Mountains of Salt," Spainese photographer Igor Altuna captures a farmer in a conical hat among cones of piled up salt on a field in the coastal province of Khanh Hoa.
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Khanh Phan's "Crossing the Field" captures mother, daughter and herd of cows heading home after work.
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Women wearing the traditional conical hat wash pink water lilies they have harvested in a flooded field in southern Long An Province in this capture by Trung Pham Huy.
Trung Pham Huy catches a woman harvesting water chestnuts.
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Another drone shot by Trung Pham Huy makes a huge floating flower as a fishing net is cast. Photo: Photo courtesy of Drone Photo Awards
Contest organizers announced the top 45 photos last month, saying the selected shots will be displayed October 24 to November 29 at the “Above Us Only Sky” exhibition at the the Accademia dei Fisiocritici Museum in Italy’s Siena, Tien Phong News reported.
The “Photo of the Year” prize went to “Love Heart of Nature” by Australian Jim Picôt. The photo, taken during winter in New South Wales, shows a shark amidst a heart-shaped school of salmon.
A raccoon snuck into a shipping container full of food in America unknowingly relocating himself to Vietnam, according to Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV), an ...
Mercosur the South American trade bloc, is considered a lucrative market for Vietnamese exporting products such as garments, footwear, handicrafts, and processed foods to exploit.
Black “Bánh mì”, bamboo charcoal ice-cream, and bamboo charcoal milk tea are among the unique dishes that have recently garnered the attention of Vietnamese youngsters.
Vietnam News Today (July 16): Vietnam, RoK strengthen investment links at Seoul conference; Vietnam, Cambodia strengthen cooperation to build friendly border; Vietnam and Chile mark 55 years of diplomatic relations; Ho Chi Minh City promotes people-to-people ties with US.
On June 26th, the Steering Committee for the Search, Collection, and Identification of Martyrs' Remains in Quang Tri Province (the Steering Committee) launched its 2026-2027 dry season mission amidst a growing scarcity of information regarding martyrs' burial sites. Local authorities will mobilize various resources, intensify data collection, collect biological samples, digitize information, and expand domestic and international cooperation to enhance the effectiveness of the search and identification of martyrs' remains.
On July 6, Bastien Rebotton, a 29-year-old from France's southeastern Savoie region, will set off on a 19,000-kilometre cycling journey to Vietnam. According to his plan, he will conquer 14 mountain passes above 2,000 metres across several countries and is expected to reach O Quy Ho Pass in Lao Cai Province on September 24, before spending about a month exploring Vietnam.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has recently signed Decision No. 1059/QD-TTg consolidating the National Committee on Persons with Disabilities of Vietnam (the Committee). The restructuring of this inter-sectoral coordinating body is expected to enhance the effectiveness of policy consultation, coordination, and implementation of programs supporting persons with disabilities, thereby safeguarding their rights and promoting social inclusion for more than seven million persons with disabilities nationwide.
The Minister of Finance has issued Circular No. 84/2026/TT-BTC stipulating value-added tax (VAT) refunds for goods purchased in Vietnam by foreigners and overseas Vietnamese and carried with them upon exit.
On behalf of the Secretariat, Tran Cam Tu, Politburo Member and Standing Member of the Secretariat, signed and promulgated Conclusion No. 57-KL/TW, dated June 24, 2026, on the organization of activities in preparation for the 80th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2027).
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has signed Decision No. 1116/QĐ-TTg dated June 22, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister, which amends and supplements Decision No. 1579/QĐ-TTg dated October 13, 2020, approving the Program on Elderly Care to 2030.
Twelve historical-cultural relics and scenic sites located in Chuong My Ward, Phuc Loc Commune, Ung Hoa Commune, and Vat Lai Commune have been officially recognized. This marks the second time this year that new heritage sites in the capital have been granted official status.
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra signed Decision No. 1111/QD-TTg dated June 19, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister, promulgating the Plan for Organizing “Vietnam Culture Day” for the 2026-2030 period.
As part of the Hue Festival, three French photographers - Daniel Roussel, Gilbert Bertrand, and Lily Franey - will present a photo exhibition on Vietnam and its people entitled Vietnam Crossroads at the wall surrounding the University of Education, Hue University (32-36 Le Loi Street, Hue).
A free film week celebrating International Children's Day 2026 is being held nationwide from May 31 to June 7, featuring a wide range of animated and live-action films for young audiences.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has issued new “Guidelines on Professional Content for Periodic Health Checkups for Children Under 6 Years Old,” stipulating that children in this age group will receive health examinations at least once a year across multiple medical specialties to help detect physical, mental, and developmental issues early.