A beautiful porcelain smile is about more than bright white teeth. It requires harmony with facial features and careful consideration of oral health. At Vindental Luxury, Dr. Phung Duc Nam, an aesthetic porcelain restoration specialist with 15 years of experience, works with digital technology to support the design and fabrication of restorations for international patients.

As autumn arrives, Lao Chai in Lao Cai province draws visitors with golden rice terraces stretching across the mountainsides, tranquil villages and the distinctive cultural traditions of the Hmong community. Photographs taken by Photographic artist Dao Xuan Hung on October 18, 2026, capture the landscape at harvest time, revealing the close relationship between agriculture, local livelihoods and the natural beauty of Viet Nam’s Northwestern highlands. The area’s terraced fields and rich cultural heritage also offer opportunities to develop community-based tourism while preserving the character of the local landscape.

Golden rice terraces sweep across the mountainsides of Mu Cang Chai, their ripened stalks glowing in the late-afternoon sun. At the Sang Nhu rice terrace viewpoint, commonly known as Horseshoe Hill, in Sang Nhu hamlet, Mu Cang Chai commune, the fading sunlight casts a warm golden glow over the fields. The scene draws visitors eager to admire the landscape and capture the beauty of the harvest season in Viet Nam’s northern highlands. Photographic artist Dao Xuan Hung captured these scenes on October 17, 2026, documenting the terraced fields at one of the most picturesque times of the agricultural year.

The Agriculture and Environment Magazine and Toyota Motor Vietnam jointly organized a mangrove-planting activity along the coast of Nam Cuong Commune, Hung Yen Province.

Cosmetic dental crowns can improve the color, shape, and overall harmony of a smile, but they are not suitable for everyone. According to Dr. Le Thi Yen, a dental crown specialist at Melatec Dental Clinic, a thorough examination and assessment of oral health are crucial steps before choosing any restorative method.

The Agriculture and Environment Magazine, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, and Toyota Motor Viet Nam on October 2 organized a tree-planting program at Kim Dong Primary School – Van Thang Campus in Nong Cong commune, Thanh Hoa province, as part of the 2026 “Toyota joins hands to green schools” program.

The “Back to the roots – Returning to know where we came from” program was officially launched, with a focus on telling stories about people, hometowns, memories, history, culture and values passed down through generations in Viet Nam.

Immediately after the launch ceremony for the 2026 World Cleanup Day campaign, the “21 days of waste sorting” program was rolled out alongside a network of 100 recycling material sorting and recovery hubs (HUBs) in areas stretching from Hanoi’s Ring Road No. 2 toward the city center. Residents were instructed to sort and bring paper, plastic, metal and other recyclable materials to collection points, where items that might otherwise have been discarded were received, weighed, recorded and returned to the recycling stream.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the Hanoi People’s Committee, launched Viet Nam’s national campaign on September 20 to mark World Cleanup Day 2026 at Thong Nhat Park in Hanoi. Under the theme “From a clean plate to a clean city,” the event placed food waste, organic waste and waste separation at source within a broader discussion of resource management, green urban development and sustainable development.

On September 18, a delegation of experts, officials and representatives of organizations and businesses conducted a field survey of the Smart-Rice model in Bac Tien Hung, Hung Yen province. The model, which initially covered 67 hectares, has since expanded to more than 120 hectares, demonstrating the potential for applying alternate wetting and drying (AWD) on a larger scale. However, scaling up the approach will require more than water-management techniques, with irrigation infrastructure, production organization, and the ability to measure and verify emissions reductions also being key considerations.

On July 11, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine, in coordination with the Nam Tam Commune People's Committee, hosted a discussion titled "Developing medicinal herb areas under forest canopies in association with agricultural tourism" in Nam Tam commune, Lai Chau province. The event brought together government officials, scientists, businesses and local residents to discuss solutions for developing forest-based livelihoods, promoting a green economy and improving incomes in upland communities. Tri Duc LC Co., Ltd. supported the event.

A delegation from the Agriculture and Environment Magazine, together with scientists and experts, conducted a field survey on July 11 of a medicinal herb cultivation model linked to agricultural tourism in Nam Tam commune, Lai Chau province, as part of the seminar "Developing medicinal herb areas under forest canopies in association with agricultural tourism."

On July 10, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine planted 405 trees at Linh Son pagoda in Lai Chau province under its "Green pagoda" environmental initiative to promote environmental protection, help create greener, cleaner surroundings, and support sustainable development. The program was organized with the support of Tri Duc LC Co., Ltd.

On July 10, the Agriculture and Environment Magazine, in coordination with the Lai Chau Department of Agriculture and Environment, held a seminar titled "Communication and public awareness on sustainable use of water resources and transboundary water environment protection" in Tan Phong ward, Lai Chau province.

The Consulate General of Viet Nam in Khon Kaen held a working session on June 23, 2026, with the Executive Committee of the Viet Nam Ao Dai Culture Association in Thailand to discuss plans for cultural and artistic activities marking the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Viet Nam and Thailand, while further promoting the role of the ao dai in showcasing Vietnamese culture and strengthening ties within the Vietnamese community in Thailand.

On June 10, 2026, in Thai Nguyen Province, Agriculture and Environment Magazine, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in coordination with the Institute of Journalism, Communications and Interdisciplinary Sciences under the University of Sciences, Thai Nguyen University, organized a scientific seminar titled “Improving the quality of scientific journals toward Scopus indexing.” The event marked the 101st anniversary of Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925–2026).

The Consulate General of Vietnam in Khon Kaen marked its 30th anniversary (April 22, 1996 – 2026) at a ceremony held on April 22, reaffirming its role in promoting the Vietnam–Thailand Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and supporting the Vietnamese community in northeastern Thailand.