Credit institutions and gold trading enterprises will be subject to inspection in term of the compliance with policies and laws in gold trading activities, according to Decision 324/QD-TTGSNH2 issued by the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on May 17.

From the second quarter of this year, each Vietnamese citizen will be issued an electronic identity card which is expected to facilitate administrative transactions, according to the 2023 Law on Identity.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has requested related ministries, agencies, and localities to tighten the management of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products.

Passed in last November, the Law on Identity (the Law) is set to come into force on July 1 this year, superseding the 2014 Law on Citizen Identification (as revised in 2020). The Law facilitates the performance of administrative procedures and provision of online public services, socio-economic development, and digital citizen identification.

The 2023 Law on Telecommunications (the Law), with 73 articles arranged in 10 chapters, is set to take effect on July 1 this year.

Musical instruments of Dao Xa village are handcrafted and have their own unique characteristics and can be identifiable by their look, sound and touch, according to craftsman Dao Anh Tuan - the owner of a musical instrument workshop.

Seventy years ago, Vietnam won the Dien Bien Phu battle, forcing the French government to sign the Geneva Agreement in July 1954 and marking the end of the French military presence in the whole Indochina.

Lawmaking under the Nguyen dynasty was given special prominence by various kings from Gia Long to Tu Duc with many laws and regulations diverse in form and rich in content. Typical among them was Hoang Viet Luat Le (The Royal Laws and Regulations of Vietnam), the most comprehensive ancient code in Vietnam.

Social policies and human rights are closely interrelated. The proper implementation of social policies constitutes the process of realizing human rights enshrined in Vietnam’s Constitution and law as well as international standards on human rights. At the same time, human rights guaranteed via implementation of social policies will generate a great momentum for promoting social advancement and justice and realizing the national construction goals and aspirations.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered ministries, sectors, and localities to continue vigorously and effectively implementing fire prevention and control measures nationwide.

Owning many tangible and intangible UNESCO-recognized heritage sites, Vietnam is striving to optimize the value of the UNESCO titles for stronger socioeconomic development.

Raising pets has become a growing trend among urban residents. According to statistics revealed in an article published on VnExpress International, Ho Chi Minh City currently has 106,000 families raising 184,000 dogs and cats, with 65 percent of them being raised in downtown districts.

Visitors to the northern mountainous province of Dien Bien during holidays and festivals are sure to be captivated by “Xòe Thái” dance performances, which are accompanied by the lively sound of drums and gongs. Recognizing the significance of this intangible cultural heritage, local authorities and people have been working hard to develop “Xoe Thai” into a distinctive tourism attraction.

The Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) has recently released the latest draft of the amended Law on Employment with several significant changes.

Fertilizers, machinery and special-use equipment for agricultural production, and offshore fishing vessels would be subject to value-added tax (VAT) at the rate of 5 percent, instead of the current zero percent.

The strategically significant victory of the Central Highlands Campaign followed by the rapid and resounding success of the Hue-Da Nang offensive in March 1975 fundamentally altered the situation of the liberation war, creating a pivotal turning point and ensuring conditions for a definitive victory in the historic Ho Chi Minh Campaign, which fully liberated the South and unified the country.

The 1954 Geneva Agreement on the Cessation of Hostilities in Vietnam is a historical milestone of the country's revolutionary diplomacy, bearing the imprint of President Ho Chi Minh's ideology, style, and art of diplomacy, Minister of Foreign Affairs Bui Thanh Son wrote in his article marking 70 years since the signing of the document (July 21, 1954-2024).

Making palm-leaf conical hats is a traditional craft of the Tay ethnic people in Bac Ha district in northern mountainous Lao Cai province. Woven from wild palm leaves, the hats are dried and skillfully crafted into their distinctive conical shape. As well as protecting wearers from sun and rain, the hats are also part of the traditional outfit of local women.

On the day, many Vietnamese from all walks of life take a pilgrimage to the land of the ancestors in Viet Tri city, Phu Tho province.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered drastic and effective measures to ensure stable power supply during this year's peak period and beyond.