Vietnam on December 1 kicked off a month-long series of New Year 2026 celebrations at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s suburban Doai Phuong commune.

Outstanding young people from ethnic minority communities are becoming symbols of hope and pride in Vietnam’s highland regions.

For many young ethnic talents, national recognition has become a springboard to lasting impact.

An award-winning doctor gave up hospital life to build a herbal medicine cooperative and serve the poor.

At just 24 years old, Trieu Phan The Phuong - an ethnic Dao student and graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy - has already lived through the highs and lows of the medical profession.

The 12th Commendation Ceremony highlights the power of education to uplift and connect communities from every corner of the nation.

Drawing from the legacy of their ancestors, young people in Dak Lak are helping preserve and share the richness of ethnic cultures using modern platforms and fresh approaches.

The 12th annual Recognition Ceremony for outstanding ethnic minority students and youth is scheduled to take place in Hanoi in mid-December 2025.

To effectively address urgent challenges facing vulnerable ethnic minorities, investment and support policies for the 2026–2030 period must be tailored to local conditions and accurately identify each group’s unique context.

The MoU with UNDP demonstrates Vietnam’s proactiveness and responsibility in sharing practical experience in ethnic affairs, and promoting dialogue, understanding, and cooperation for sustainable, humane development.

To effectively resolve urgent issues among disadvantaged ethnic groups, development policies for 2026-2030 must be precisely tailored to the unique conditions of each community.

The fear of losing the centuries-old tradition of Lao brocade weaving pushed artisan Lo Thi Vien to rise against the odds. Today, the sound of looms echoes once more, day and night, across Na Sang 2 village in Dien Bien Province.

At a seminar in China, Vietnam presented its multi-dimensional approach to managing ethnic diversity and promoting inclusive development.

More than tradition, Tâng tung da dá reflects the Co Tu people's harmony with nature, unity in community, and devotion to their ancestors.

From Hop Thanh village (Tam Hop, Nghe An), three brothers of Thai ethnicity – La Van Duy, La Van Cuong, and La Van Khoi – have built the cooperative Tinh Sang Duong, transforming medicinal herbs into a sustainable livelihood for their homeland.

The newly inaugurated Ta Lang - Gian Bi Community Cultural and Tourism Center in Hai Van ward is both a cultural preservation site for the Co Tu people and an emerging destination for visitors to explore Da Nang’s ethnic heritage.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment calls for practical policies to support businesses creating jobs in disadvantaged regions.

Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups and diverse faiths stand together in unity, contributing to a shared national journey toward a prosperous and inclusive future.

From the frontlines of independence to shaping modern Vietnam, ethnic minorities have played a vital role in the nation’s past and present.