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.

Properly implemented social policies help realize constitutional and international human rights commitments, fostering social progress, justice, and the country’s development goals.

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.

As pet ownership surges in Vietnam’s cities, disputes over noise, hygiene, and shared spaces are increasingly straining neighborly relations—highlighted by a recent high-profile case in Ho Chi Minh City.

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.

The Ministry of Science and Technology has recently issued a circular to tighten the management of traceability of products and goods.

Located in northern Vietnam, Cao Bang province has preserved many of the unique traditional cultural values of local ethnic communities. Among them, the Nang Hai Festival in Tien Thanh commune, Phuc Hoa district, stands out, as it embodies the distinctive cultural characteristics of the Tay people.

With 45 component relics, the Dien Bien Phu battlefield relics complex has contributed to not only reminding Vietnamese people and young generations about traditions and the heroic memories that resounded across the five continents and shook the globe but also bringing economic value to Dien Bien province.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has ordered competent officials to take proactive response to ensure sufficient fresh water supply for local residents in the Mekong River delta which has been hard hit by saline intrusion.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked ministries, sectors and localities to ensure information security, given recent increases in cyberattacks, particularly the presence of ransomware.

Expressways must have at least four lanes with maximumspeed of 120km per hour as well as rest stops and emergency stopping lanes.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has instructed localities, ministries, and agencies to intensify forest fire prevention and control measures.