Plan International Vietnam Supports Post-Typhoon Recovery in Ha Giang

In the first half of 2025, Zhi Shan Foundation continued to effectively implement numerous support programs for children in vulnerable circumstances across provinces in Central Vietnam. From scholarships, nutrition, and healthcare to therapy and reading promotion activities, the organization has contributed to improving the quality of life and creating opportunities for the comprehensive development of tens of thousands of children.

During the 2020-2025 period, Lao Cai province has received 114 foreign non-governmental aid (NGO) programs and projects with a total committed value of US $20.1 million, of which nearly US $16.6 million has been disbursed. This source of aid has become an important lever in promoting poverty reduction, social welfare, and sustainable development in the province.

A photo exhibition titled “Vietnam - Identity, Humanity and Integration” is taking place from June 30 to July 9, 2025 in Geneva, Switzerland. The exhibition aims to promote the image of Vietnam's culture and people while underscoring the country's commitment to the protection and promotion of human rights.

It had been nearly a decade since I last picked up a novel - until the other day. The book is titled "Giữa những con sóng" (Between the Waves). It was written by Nguyễn Tuấn Thành and published by the Literature Publishing House in 2025. I haven’t read it yet, so I won’t talk about the story itself. Instead, I want to share a different story - one I call "Swim Against the Current".