On August 17, Quang Ninh Provincial Party Secretary Quan Minh Cuong received Ton Chirathivat, Chairman of a Project of Thailand’s Central Retail Group, who was visiting Quang Ninh to explore investment cooperation opportunities.
As part of the Miss World 2026 pageant, on August 16, 111 contestants from countries and territories took a sightseeing and experiential voyage around Ha Long Bay aboard the luxury cruise ship Catherine Horizon. The contestants explored the beauty of the World Natural Heritage Site and helped promote the image of Ha Long Bay to international audiences.
Amid the heroic atmosphere of the historic August days and looking towards celebrations of Quang Ninh becoming a centrally governed city, Quang Ninh Media Group has produced a special political-artistic programme entitled “Revolutionary Autumn”.
The Quang Ninh Museum and Library has recently received two French colonial-era bricks collected, preserved and donated by Le Quang Thai living in Viet Hung ward. The artefacts adds further material for research into the formation and development of the Mining Area during the period of French colonial coal exploitation.
On August 16, voters across Quang Ninh Province took part in the election of village and residential group heads for the 2026–2031 term. This was the first election held in newly reorganised villages and residential groups following the recent restructuring and mergers, which reduced their number from 1,452 to 624.
Increasing numbers of international visitors are travelling to Yen Tu not only to make a pilgrimage but also to experience its natural landscapes, cultural heritage and spiritual and contemplative atmosphere. The “Yen Tu - Meditative Autumn Colours” event series, running from August through the end of the year, is expected to add fresh appeal to the autumn-winter tourism season.
