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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.
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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.
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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.
Tearful Goodbye: German Tourist Captures Heartfelt Moment Departing Vietnam
A foreign visitor has drawn widespread attention after recording the moment he broke down in tears while leaving Vietnam, clearly showing his deep attachment to the people and culture of the country.
VNSF Awards Scholarships to Underprivileged Students in Ca Mau
Recently, at Bong Van Dia Secondary School in Phan Ngoc Hien commune, Ca Mau province, the Ca Mau Union of Friendship Organizations, in collaboration with the local government and the Vietnam Scholarship Foundation (VNSF), held a ceremony to award scholarships for the second semester of the 2015–2026 academic year.
Thanh Hoa and Da Nang Celebrate Bunpimay New Year for Lao Students
On the occasion of Bunpimay, the traditional Lao New Year, Thanh Hoa and Da Nang organized gatherings to extend congratulations and present gifts to Lao students studying in the local area.
Mobilizing Foreign Non-Governmental Aid: From Connecting Resources to Co-creating Value
In concretizing the directives and requirements of the leadership of the Viet Nam Union of Friendship Organizations, the People’s Aid Coordinating Committee (PACCOM) is implementing a “accompanying - co-creation” approach in foreign non-governmental aid cooperation. This approach helps align international resources closely with development needs and priorities, while enhancing the effectiveness of cooperation in a substantive and sustainable manner.
Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association Advances Educational Collaboration between Two Countries
The Japan-Vietnam Friendship Association and Nam Viet International Education Group recently signed a cooperation agreement, marking a transition from the initial connection phase to the implementation of concrete activities, thereby contributing to promoting people-to-people exchanges between the two countries in the field of education and training.
British Tourist Donates Organs, Giving Life to Three Vietnamese Patients
On April 7, Viet Duc University Hospital (Hanoi) announced a special case of organ donation from a 19-year-old British female tourist, bringing a chance of survival to three patients suffering from organ failure in Vietnam.
Scaling Up Violence Prevention and Response Model for Women and Girls in Ha Tinh
Recently, the Department of Health of Ha Tinh province, with technical support from the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and funding from the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), launched the project “Scaling up the model of preventing and responding to violence against women and girls in Ha Tinh, 2025-2027”.
Spreading the Peace Message of Vietnam Friendship Village to International Friends
The Vietnam Friendship Village (the Village) must prioritize building a team of staff and teachers who are not only medical and educational experts but also possess profound patience and empathy for those under their care.
Gia Lai Province Expands Comprehensive Cooperation with Provinces in Laos and Cambodia
Gia Lai Province recently hosted a cooperation signing conference with four Southern Lao provinces (Attapeu, Champasak, Salavan, Sekong) and three northeastern Cambodian provinces (Ratanakiri, Stung Treng, Preah Vihear) for the 2026-2030 period.
Advancing Climate Resilience for Ethnic Minorities through the “MekongElevate” Project
Organized by CARE in Vietnam in coordination with the Son La Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the “MekongElevate: Green and Sustainable Adaptation for Ethnic Minorities” project is officially launched.
Exciting Thai Culture Festival Opens in Hanoi
From March 27 to 29, the "Thai Rhythm Festival in Hanoi 2026" took place at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, centered on the theme “Creative Life – Creative Rhythm”. This free, open-to-public event was organized by the Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi.
Semi-boarding Kitchens Nourish Futures for Children in Dong Thap, Quang Tri
Semi-boarding kitchens at Tan Thanh A Kindergarten in Dong Thap and the Pa Ling campus in Quang Tri have recently been handed over, as part of efforts to support the “Nutrition for Poor and Disabled Children” program launched by the Vietnam Red Cross Society. The initiative aims to improve nutrition as well as learning and living conditions for disadvantaged children.
Part 2: The Network Behind the Attack in Dak Lak
The attack in Dak Lak on June 11, 2023 showed signs of an organized network, with links between the group “Montagnards Stand for Justice” (MSFJ), the “Boat People SOS” (BPSOS), along with external support and advocacy activities.
Part 1: No Justification for Violence Targeting Civilians
The attack in Dak Lak on June 11, 2023 claimed the lives of nine people, including local officials and civilians. This was an act of particularly grave violence, running counter to the fundamental moral and legal standards upheld by all societies.
Muslim Community in Vietnam Celebrates Eid al-Fitr
On March 21, 2026, the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Vietnam, in coordination with the embassies of several Arab and Muslim countries in Vietnam, including Kuwait, Libya, Pakistan, Indonesia, and Malaysia, organized a celebration of Eid al-Fitr.
