A high-level delegation from Vietnam’s Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs led by Minister Dao Ngoc Dung has visited India from March 17-19 for bilateral activities and to attend the Bharat Tribes Fest 2026 in New Delhi.

VOV.VN - Despite notable progress in ensuring freedom of belief and religion, several international organisations have continued to issue assessments that misrepresent the religious situation in Vietnam, drawing concern from observers who stress the need for objective, evidence-based evaluations.

The Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs on November 28 held a consultation conference with ministries and sectors on the policy dossier for the amended Law on Belief and Religion.

An exhibition themed “Ethnicity – Faith and Heritage” kicked off in Hoi An ward, the central city of Da Nang on August 15, highlighting Vietnam’s progress in promoting and protecting human rights, particularly freedom of belief and religion, while celebrating the rich cultural heritage of ethnic minority communities.

The fifth session of the 7th International Conference on Vietnamese Studies, themed “Culture, ethnicity, and religion in Vietnam in the context of new developments,” was held in Hanoi on August 13, serving as a platform for domestic and foreign scientists, managers and social activists to connect and exchange ideas.

VOV.VN - Right after the moment of transition into the Lunar Year of the Snake 2025, hordes of people converge on Tay Ho Temple in Hanoi to pray and make offerings on the first day of the new year.

VOV.VN - Approximately 50,000 recently flocked to Cao Dai Holy See in south-western Tay Ninh province to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Caodaism.

Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang highlighted Vietnam’s consistent policy of respecting and protecting the right to freedom of belief and religion for all people, while meeting with UN Deputy High Commissioner for Human Rights Nada Al-Nashif in his recent trip to Switzerland.

The right to freedom of religion is enshrined in the Constitution, and protects the rights and respect of people’s interests, along with the rights and legitimate interests of one another.

VOV.VN - Deputy Minister of Home Affairs Vu Chien Thang affirmed Vietnam's consistent policy of respecting and protecting the right to freedom of belief and religion of all people, while receiving visiting US Acting Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Allison Peters in Hanoi on August 30.