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355 Disadvantaged Students in Ha Tinh Receive Zhi Shan Scholarships
Over April 28-29, the Zhi Shan Foundation, in coordination with the Ha Tinh Provincial Center for Social Work and Vocational Education for Persons with Disabilities and local authorities, organized the first round of scholarship awards for 2026, granting support to 355 disadvantaged students in the province with a total budget exceeding VND 310 million.
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51 Years of National Reunification: From Aspiration for Peace to Responsible Nation
From the aspiration for peace of a nation that has endured war, today Vietnam is asserting its role as a responsible country, actively contributing to global peace and security, while becoming a model for post-war reconciliation and healing.
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Reunification Holiday Nationwide Weather Forecast
Weather forecasts for the holiday differ across regions, with alternating spells of sunshine, showers, and thunderstorms. Particular caution is advised regarding localized heavy rain, tornado activity, and lightning strikes.
President of VFF Central Committee Bui Thi Minh Hoai Visits, Presents Gifts to Policy Beneficiary Families in Ninh Binh, Thanh Hoa
On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, and International Workers’ Day (May 1), on April 27, a delegation of Party and State leaders led by Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Central mass organizations, and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, visited and presented gifts to policy beneficiary families and people with meritorious services in Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces.
Japan Provides VND 15 Billion in Aid for Ethnic Minority Children in Tuyen Quang and Lai Chau
Recently, the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam and Plan International Vietnam held a signing ceremony for the second-year grant agreement of the project “Promoting Gender-Responsive Learning Environments and Schools for Ethnic Minority Children in Tuyen Quang and Lai Chau.”
Symphony of the Homeland: Weaving Musical Portrait of Transforming Vietnam
On the evening of April 25, at Thong Nhat Park (Hanoi), on the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, the special art program “Symphony of the Homeland” (Giao huong Non Song) took place, drawing a large audience. Within a musical space that blended symphonic and contemporary elements, history, love, and Vietnam’s aspirations were vividly recreated through emotionally rich sounds.
Phu Tho Strengthens Commitment to Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment
In recent years, thanks to the attention and top priority given by Party committees, authorities, departments, sectors, and mass organizations in implementing gender equality and promoting the advancement of women, Phu Tho has achieved significant results in ensuring the rights and comprehensive development of women and girls.
Hai Phong Targets USD 4-5 Million in Foreign Non-governmental Aid Annually
The Hai Phong Department of Foreign Affairs has recently issued Plan No. 50 on the city’s socio-economic development, national defense and security, and external relations for the 2026-2030 period. The plan identifies strengthening the mobilization of foreign non-governmental aid as one of the key tasks, aimed at supplementing resources for sustainable development.
When Books Open Door to Knowledge for Children in Border Area of Muong Nhe
In the border commune of Muong Nhe (Dien Bien), where many students first hold a book only upon entering Grade 1, Tran Van Tho Semi-Boarding Primary School for Ethnic Minority Students is quietly cultivating a reading culture, helping books become the shortest path for highland children to access knowledge.
Australian Veteran’s Son Returns Diary of Vietnamese Martyr
On April 20, at the Embassy of Vietnam in Canberra, Glenn Mathews, an Australian citizen and the son of an Australian veteran who served in the war in Vietnam, handed over the diary of martyr Vo Van Cong. The diary had been found by Mathews’s father in 1968.
Poetry Spreads Message of Peace Between Vietnam and New Zealand
On April 21 in Hanoi, a Vietnam-New Zealand poetry exchange themed “Poetry and connection for peace” took place, contributing to enhanced mutual understanding, the promotion of cultural exchange, and the strengthening of friendship between the peoples of the two countries.
Zhi Shan Foundation Awards 248 Scholarships and Establishes Three Libraries for Students in Hue
The grant from the project “Support for disadvantaged children in Hue City,” funded by the Zhi Shan Foundation (Taiwan, China), has a total value of VND 1.5 billion (equivalent to USD 59,873). It focuses on key areas including educational support, improving learning conditions, fostering a reading culture, and enhancing students’ skills.
People with Disabilities Tell Their Stories in Digital Space
Short-form videos on TikTok, digital skills training programs, and other online platforms are creating new opportunities for people with disabilities in Vietnam to connect socially, access employment, and actively share their stories.
Tzu Chi Awards 700 Scholarships to Disadvantaged Students in Hai Phong
The Hai Phong Union of Friendship Organizations, in coordination with the Tzu Chi Foundation and relevant partners, recently organized a program to award 700 scholarships to students from disadvantaged backgrounds in the western area of the city.
Vietnamese, Lao, and Cambodian Youth Highlight Responsibility and Dedication to the Community
On April 18, 2026, the Ho Chi Minh City Youth Union hosted a student exchange camp bringing together Vietnamese, Lao, and Cambodian students. The program featured a series of meaningful activities, including visits to historical sites, social welfare initiatives, environmental protection efforts, and group exchanges. These activities not only strengthened solidarity and friendship among the youth of the three nations but also fostered a spirit of responsibility and dedication to the community.
Sustaining Land with Bamboo Shoots: New Livelihood for Bru-Van Kieu Women in Quang Tri
In Truong Son Commune (Quang Tri), an area affected by mining activities, a bamboo shoot cultivation model is opening up new livelihood opportunities for the Bru-Van Kieu community. With support from Oxfam in Vietnam, local people are gradually gaining access to technical knowledge, participating in value chains, and stabilizing their incomes.
Zhi Shan Foundation Donates 261 Bookcases in Nghe An
On April 13-14, the Zhi Shan Foundation, in coordination with the Nghe An Provincial Children's Protection Fund and local authorities, held inauguration and handover ceremonies for two child-friendly libraries and 261 classroom bookcases for schools across Nghe An province.
Maintaining National Standards in a Poor Highland Commune of Dien Bien
Amid the many challenges of the highlands in Dien Bien, Sinh Phinh Semi-Boarding Primary and Lower Secondary Ethnic School has continued to uphold national standards, gradually improving education quality, keeping students in school, and laying a foundation for sustainable development in this particularly disadvantaged area.
Lao and Cambodian Students Celebrate Traditional New Year at Friendship School 80
Over April 13-14 in Hanoi, Friendship School 80 organized celebrations of the traditional New Year festivals Bunpimay of Laos and Chol Chhnam Thmay of Cambodia for international students currently studying at the school.
CERF Supports 3,200 Households in Gia Lai After Floods
The figures were announced at a conference reviewing the program “Cash Assistance, Housing Recovery and Essential Items Support for Vulnerable Households Affected by Floods in Gia Lai Province,” organized by the Gia Lai Red Cross on April 14.
Keeping Vegetables Clean on the Red River Alluvial Flats
From 2,000 square meters of abandoned land along the Red River, the clean agriculture model of Nguyen Thi Mai - Director of the Hong Ha Fruit and Vegetable Cooperative and Chairwoman of the Board of Vinh Ha Food Joint Stock Company (Phu Xuyen, Hanoi) has grown into a production-processing-distribution chain spanning more than 10 hectares. The model provides stable employment for over 30 local workers and supplies safe food to numerous schools and hospitals.
Prof. Dr. Dinh Thi Mai Thanh Awarded France’s Order of Academic Palms
For her achievements in professional work and scientific research, Prof. Dr. Dinh Thi Mai Thanh has been awarded the Order of Academic Palms, a prestigious honor of the French Government.
Lao and Cambodian Students Celebrate Traditional New Year Festivals in Vietnam
On the occasion of the traditional New Year festivals Bunpimay and Chol Chnam Thmay in 2026, various gatherings and cultural exchange activities for Lao and Cambodian students, as well as Khmer ethnic youth, were held in An Giang, Thanh Hoa, and Da Nang.
