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UAE Culture Comes Alive in Hanoi
From exhibition spaces and heritage, cultural and artistic experiences to traditional cuisine and the Al Ayala dance performed by Vietnamese students, activities organized by the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) brought UAE culture closer to the public at the World Cultural Festival in Hanoi.
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WVI and Dien Bien Chart Next Chapter in Support for Children
Over the past 20 years, World Vision International (WVI) has implemented seven area development programmes and a range of relief and community development projects in Dien Bien, providing US$46.4 million in aid to support children and communities in disadvantaged areas. At a conference marking the milestone on September 29, local authorities and WVI reviewed the partnership and outlined priorities for sustaining its impact and supporting more children in the years ahead.
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Tuyen Quang: New Space for Reading, Experiential Learning and Career Guidance for Kim Xuyen Students
A new library at Kim Xuyen High School in Hong Son Commune, Tuyen Quang Province has been equipped to support reading, experiential learning, skills development and career guidance activities for students. The project has a total budget of US$108,000 and is expected to directly benefit 1,500 students and teachers.
Finding Confidence in Learning English
Speaking to Viet Nam Times Magazine, Luke Bradley, Senior Group Learning Experience Manager at Apollo English, shared what has impressed him about Vietnamese children in their English-learning journey: their positivity, perseverance and the small steps that help them become increasingly confident.
Dien Bien Buries Remains of 10 Fallen Soldiers at Tong Khao Martyrs' Cemetery
On September 25, Dien Bien province held a memorial service and burial ceremony for the remains of 10 fallen soldiers recovered from the Him Lam area at Tong Khao Martyrs' Cemetery in Thanh Nua commune.
My New Home: An Invitation to Visit
An invitation to sing karaoke from strangers in Ben Tre, a helping hand along a mountain road in Ha Giang, shared meals and encounters in a foreign land… Each of these small moments has gradually made me see Vietnam as home. If you ask me where my new home is, I will invite you here - a place where people who have never met can still treat one another with the warmth of family.
Foreigners Tell Vietnam’s Stories in Vietnamese
Seven international teams of contestants chose a variety of topics on Vietnam’s history, culture and daily life to present at the final round of the National Vietnamese-Language Public Speaking Contest for Foreigners - Da Nang 2026.
Extending Care, Bringing Joy to Children This Mid-Autumn Festival
From children who lost their parents during the pandemic to those facing difficult circumstances, Tan Hiep Phat continues to stand alongside children during the 2026 Mid-Autumn Festival, bringing gifts and care to communities in many localities.
Five Years of “Walking Through Life with Children”: The Love That Remained After the Pandemic
Five years on, the children who lost their fathers or mothers to COVID-19 have gradually grown up. Some have learned to study independently and help their grandparents around the house.
500-Day Campaign: 2,803 Martyrs’ Remains Recovered
As of September 23, 2026, the forces involved in the campaign had searched for and recovered 2,803 sets of martyrs’ remains in Viet Nam, Laos and Cambodia. At the same time, samples had been collected from nearly 200,000 martyrs’ graves, reaching 94.78% of the target.
A Woman with Cerebral Palsy Turns Her Job Search into a Journey of Creating Opportunities
After being rejected 21 times when applying for jobs, Trần Ngọc Ánh did not give up on her desire for independence.
Healthy Body, Strong Mind
Helping students step onto the playing field with confidence, connect with their peers and feel more open with their teachers, the “Sports Spaces for Mental Health” model implemented by Plan International uses physical activity as a way to help children recognise their emotions, strengthen connections and seek help when they encounter difficulties.
Career Guidance Through Familiar Everyday Activities
Growing a vegetable patch, making a batch of tofu, learning how to care for livestock, or observing a mechanic at work... Familiar everyday activities are becoming career-orientation lessons for students at Yen Minh Primary and Secondary School in Yen Minh Commune, Tuyen Quang Province. With the support of Plan International, the school is gradually bringing career-related experiences closer to the students’ daily lives.
Girls Takeover Program Creates Lasting Impact
Lao Va Chai Semi-boarding Primary and Lower Secondary School, in coordination with Plan International, organized the Girls Takeover program on September 18 in Tuyen Quang. At the event, girls were given the opportunity to take on leadership roles as a commune leader, school principal and village head, allowing them to voice their thoughts, aspirations and proposals on issues affecting children at school and in the community.
Brighter Streets, A Livelier Village
Once among the roads that residents were reluctant to use after dark, the roads in Tan Tien Village, Yen Minh Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, are now illuminated by solar-powered streetlights supported by Plan International. The lighting has made travel more convenient and safer, while also expanding the space available for residents to socialise, play and connect after a day of work.
Sports Bring Students, Families and Schools Together
Lung Pu Semi-boarding Primary and Lower Secondary School held the sports festival “Together overcoming challenges” on September 17 in Tuyen Quang, creating a space for students to exercise, interact and strengthen connections with their peers, teachers and parents.
Learning to Be Parents
Being a parent is not simply about making sure children are well-fed and warmly dressed. It also means learning how to listen and understand, recognise potential risks, and protect children’s mental well-being. Through the U18 Parenting Club, part of the “Sports Spaces for Mental Health” project implemented by Plan International, many families are gradually changing the way they care for, educate and accompany their children.
Ca Mau Launches 45-day Health Check-ups and Screenings Campaign for the Public
The People's Committee of Phong Hiep Commune, Ca Mau Province, has launched a 45-day intensive campaign to provide periodic health check-ups and screenings for local residents. This initiative operationalizes Plan No. 198/KH-UBND of the Ca Mau People's Committee regarding periodic health check-ups and screenings for the residents during the 2026–2030 period.
Steadfast Care Behind the Journey of Children Growing Up
For children whose fathers were police officers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty, having people stand by them over the years carries a special meaning. From Mid-Autumn Festival gifts to educational support, the “Together Toward a Brighter Future” program has helped give these children greater confidence as they take steps toward adulthood.
Giving Wings to Ta Long’s Green Vegetable Dream
“I will grow sweet potato greens. I will pull out weeds and take care of the vegetable garden every day.” These are the words of Ho Thi Kim Hue, a student at Ta Long Ethnic Minority Semi-Boarding Lower Secondary School, after Plan International Viet Nam installed a 135-square-metre roofing system over the school’s vegetable garden.
Lighting Way: Bringing Peace of Mind to A Tuc Highland Village
Bringing light to remote villages deep in the Truong Son mountain range, contributing to security and national defence in border areas, while also promoting local socio-economic development - these are the practical values brought by the lighting project to residents of A Tuc Village (Lia Commune, Quang Province).
Thanh Hoa Completes Sample Collection at 25 Martyrs' Cemeteries
As part of the "500-day-and-night campaign to accelerate the search, recovery, and identification of martyrs' remains," Thanh Hoa has completed sample collection at all 25 martyrs' cemeteries in the province, obtaining samples from 2,602 graves for DNA analysis.
Black Sticky Rice Brings Greater Prosperity to Ta Lao
Women who know how to build social media channels to promote their hometown’s culture; women who have become small-scale traders with stable incomes of tens of millions of Vietnamese dong; women who participate in community activities; and women who preserve their ethnic culture - these are the women of Ta Lao (Quang Tri). They are taking part in a black sticky rice cultivation model under the Resilience First project, taking charge of their own lives and changing their destinies amid the lush forests and rugged mountains.
