The two-day 13th National Congress of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) for the 2026–2031 term concluded in Ha Noi on June 25 afternoon, completing its full agenda.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has called on Viet Nam’s youth to embrace a new spirit of responsibility and dedication, urging them to think broader, learn faster, work better and contribute more to the nation’s development.

The international short documentary film festival “Viet Culture in Motion” officially opened at the Saint-André des Arts cinema in Paris on June 11, opening a month-long programme of screenings and exchanges across European cities through July 5.

A dialogue between Vietnamese and Chinese youth on inheriting the revolutionary tradition was held on June 9 in Sanming city, China's Fujian province, offering a platform for both countries' young people to exchange views and strengthen mutual understanding.

The second congress of the Vietnamese Youth and Student Federation in Europe (VYSEF) for the 2026–2031 tenure was successfully held at the Paris-based Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France on May 9, drawing around 80 key members from Vietnamese youth and student associations across Europe.

Vietnamese youth today continue the story of devotion in their own way – through passion, knowledge, and bold commitment. Pham Quang Viet Hoang, Member of the Central Committee of the Viet Nam National Union of Students, Former Deputy Chairman of the Ha Noi City Students’ Association, exemplifies millions of such young people.

Cay Tre Vietnamese Language School solemnly held the opening ceremony for its K5 course at the Higashi Osaka City Cultural Centre in Japan on March 21. The move officially kicked off the 2026-2027 academic year with Vietnamese-language classes for the community.

The Vietnamese Outstanding Young Faces award, presented by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union, honours individuals under 35 with exceptional achievements and strong social impact, contributing to the promotion of learning, research, innovation and workforce development among the country’s youth.

A nationwide campaign was launched by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee on October 3, calling on young people to support residents severely affected by Typhoon Bualoi, or locally known as Storm No. 10.

These days, in the exciting atmosphere of the “Summer Youth Volunteers” Campaign, young people from many localities across the country are always present in difficult areas, enthusiastically competing to achieve results through “double tasks” to support the two-tier local governments.

Albert Street in the heart of District 13, Paris – home to the Viet Nam Cultural Centre in France – was unusually vibrant this past weekend. A large number of Vietnamese expatriates and French friends gathered to immerse themselves in the festive atmosphere and explore Vietnamese culture through a variety of engaging and meaningful activities.