Implementing Plan No. 551/KH-CATP-P.QLHC dated 8 October 2026 issued by the Da Nang City Police on collecting DNA samples from relatives of fallen soldiers whose identities remain unknown in the city, on the morning of 15 October, Quang Phu Ward Police, in coordination with Da Nang City Police and relevant units, organized DNA sample collection for relatives of unidentified fallen soldiers at Hall No. 1 of the Quang Phu Ward Police headquarters.

As part of the 500-day campaign to search for and recover the remains of fallen soldiers, DNA sample collection from their relatives plays a vital role in identifying those who sacrificed their lives for the Fatherland. From 15 to 17 October 2026, An Giang Provincial Police will continue the second phase of DNA sample collection for 2026, targeting more than 1,000 samples at nine collection sites covering 92 communes, wards and special administrative zones across the province.

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The Vinh Long Border Guard Command said on October 2 that the Giao Long Port Border Guard Station had promptly provided first aid to a crew member who suffered an accident while working at sea and safely brought him ashore for emergency medical treatment.

On October 2 in Hanoi, the 2026 Viet Nam Maritime Forum focused on ways to transform international resources, knowledge and experience into domestic capacity, thereby contributing to the goal of building Viet Nam into a strong maritime nation and enhancing its contribution to peace, cooperation and sustainable development in the region and the world.

860 children joined the "Mid-Autumn Festival Night in the Border Region" amid the sound of lion drums, colorful lanterns and meaningful gifts on September 17, at the border commune of Phong Tho, Lai Chau province. From border areas to localities across the country, this year's Mid-Autumn Festival has continued to bring care and support to children facing difficult circumstances.

The “Not Alone” campaign was initiated by the Digital Trust Alliance (DTA), under the patronage of the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Education and Training, the Ministry of Health, and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. It also receives support from international organisations, including the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and is implemented in coordination with the Department of Cybersecurity, the National Cybersecurity Association, and various agencies, organisations and businesses.

Earlier this September, 20 women from four women-led cooperative groups in Tam Giang Commune, Ca Mau Province, joined training on business planning and financial management to strengthen their livelihood models and improve their sustainability.

The tournament was organized by the Viet Nam-Japan International Exchange Organization (FAVIJA), under the patronage of the Embassy of Viet Nam in Japan and the Government of Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan.