Bui Cuong Quyet (centre), a reporter of the Vietnam News Agency, is granted the first prize for his photo titled “Bay len Viet Nam” at the award ceremony on December 19. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Winners of the “Happy Vietnam2023” photo and video competition were honoured at a ceremony held in Hanoi onDecember 19.
The competition, which focused on human rights in Vietnam,was held online on ,a platform for popularising Vietnam’s images, by the Authority of ForeignInformation Service under the Ministry of Information and Communications.
It attracted more than7,000 entries from both Vietnam and other countries after four months, fromJune 15 to October 15.
The best 28 wereawarded, including one first prize, one second prize, one third prize, and 10consolation prizes for the photo and video categories each. The most votedentries of the categories were also honoured.
“Bay len Viet Nam” (Flying high, Vietnam) is the first-prize winning photo of the “Happy Vietnam 2023” competition.
The photo winning the firstprize is “Bay len Viet Nam” (Flying high, Vietnam) by Bui Cuong Quyet, a reporter of the Vietnam News Agency.Meanwhile, the best video is “Da Nang – Thanh pho da dang sinh hoc” (Da Nang –The city of biodiversity), a short documentary by Nguyen Thanh Paven.
On this occasion, 70photo entries and 14 videos were also selected for displaying at an exhibitionopened the same day.
The competition was a demonstration of the Party and State’sattention to and consistent policy of caring for people’s material andspiritual lives, centering on people, leaving no one behind, and creating thebest possible conditions for people to participate in, contribute to, and bringinto play their capabilities and wisdom in the development, safeguarding, andinternational integration of the country.
General Director of the Vietnam News Agency Vu Viet Trang (R) and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists Tran Thi Thu Dong visit an exhibition of entries to the competition on December 19. (Photo: VNA)
It also gave a chance to people nationwide, overseas Vietnamese,and international friends to create photos and videos introducing images ofVietnam to the world, thereby inspiring the aspiration for a prosperous andhappy nation and helping promote the cultural values and strength of the Vietnamesepeople in the new era./.
The Foreign Service Information Authority under the Ministry of Information and Communications launched a photography and video contest 2023 on June 15 to popularise the country's achievements in socio-economic and cultural development and its human rights protection works through the work of people from all walks of life, both home and abroad.
Despite facing numerous difficulties, the Party, State, and Government of Vietnam have exerted every effort to fulfil the commitment of “No one is left behind” and build a peaceful, prosperous, and happy country.
Vietnam has achieved commendable results in implementing the principles and standards of human rights stated in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948 and the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action (VDPA) in 1993, said Prof. Dr. Le Van Loi, Vice Director of the Ho Chi Minh National Academic of Politics (HCMA) at a scientific workshop in Hanoi on December 8.
Vietnam has reaffirmed the country’s strong commitments to promoting the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) with more efforts and actions to better ensure people’s political, economic, cultural and social rights, ensuring that no one is left behind.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
Bui Cuong Quyet (centre), a reporter of the Vietnam News Agency, is granted the first prize for his photo titled “Bay len Viet Nam” at the award ceremony on December 19. (Photo: VNA) 
“Bay len Viet Nam” (Flying high, Vietnam) is the first-prize winning photo of the “Happy Vietnam 2023” competition. 
General Director of the Vietnam News Agency Vu Viet Trang (R) and Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association of Photographic Artists Tran Thi Thu Dong visit an exhibition of entries to the competition on December 19. (Photo: VNA) 
