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Launch of “Student-Friendly Health Corner” In Vietnam
On December 19, 2025, Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, in coordination with Plan International Vietnam and AstraZeneca Vietnam, officially launched the Student-Friendly Health Corner - a healthcare space designed to be approachable, private, and tailored to the practical needs of students.
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Room to Read Helps Spread Reading Culture to Over 3.2 Million Students
The Ministry of Education and Training, in coordination with Room to Read Viet Nam, held the Conference to Review the Library Quality Improvement Program for developing reading habits and a reading culture for the 2021-2025 period on December 19 in Gia Lai province. The program recorded notable results, benefiting more than 3.2 million primary school students nationwide, while setting orientations for sustainable, digital, and equitable development of school libraries in the next phase.
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Zhi Shan Foundation Marks 30 Years of Operations in Vietnam, Receives Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister
On December 18 in Hue City, the Zhi Shan Foundation held a ceremony to mark its 30 years of operations in Vietnam and received a Certificate of Merit from the Prime Minister, recognizing the organization’s sustained and effective contributions in the field of child support and community development.
Plan International Vietnam Implements Emergency Aid Package Worth VND 1.848 Billion in Da Nang
Plan International Vietnam, in coordination with the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment and the Da Nang municipal government, has launched the first round of distributions under an emergency aid package worth VND 1.848 billion to support residents affected by Typhoons Fengshen and Kalmaegi.
Oxfam Amplifies Indigenous Knowledge, Paving the Way for Sustainable Livelihoods
From women whose lives were once closely tied to forests and indigenous knowledge passed down within their families, figures such as Hoang Thi Hang in Thai Nguyen and Nguyen Thi Quyen in Quang Tri have emerged as “agents of change” in their communities. The catalyst for this transformation has been the support of the “Fair for All” project, implemented by Oxfam in partnership with Vietnamese organizations and funded by the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
External Information Presents a Vivid and Authentic Image of Vietnam to the World
On the evening of December 12 in Hanoi, the Central Steering Committee for External Information, together with the Central Commission for Information, Education and Mass Mobilization, in coordination with Vietnam Television and relevant ministries, sectors and agencies, held the 11th National Awards for External Information. The Organizing Committee selected and presented 8 First Prizes, 16 Second Prizes, 24 Third Prizes, and 40 Consolation Prizes from nearly 2,500 entries and products submitted to the awards.
Méndez Principles: Enhancing Legality and Effectiveness of Investigation Process
Within the framework of the workshop “Introduction to the Méndez Principles: Principles for Effective Interviewing in Investigation and Information Gathering,” held on December 11 in Quang Ninh, experts and international delegates discussed the scientific foundations and potential application of these principles to improve the quality of investigations, in line with Viet Nam’s international commitments.
Promoting Implementation of Convention against Torture through Introduction of Méndez Principles in Investigation and Information Gathering
On December 11 in Quang Ninh, the Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Viet Nam, organized a workshop titled “Introduction to the Méndez Principles - Principles for Effective Interviewing in Investigations and Information Gathering.” The event aimed to continue implementing the Party and State’s guidelines on ensuring human rights and enforcing the United Nations Convention against Torture (CAT).
Three Foreign Writers Spreading Vietnamese Language
Joe Ruelle, Marko Nikolic, and Jesse Peterson come from distant countries of the world, yet they have chosen to forge deep ties with Vietnam by writing literature in Vietnamese. For them, Vietnamese is not merely a tool for communication but also a medium for creativity - a way to tell stories, to understand, and to live within Vietnamese culture. Beyond recounting everyday life, they transform the language into a heartbeat that resonates with the culture, the people, and their own emotions.
Press and Media: Expanding Global Reach of Vietnamese Language
The press and media are playing a pivotal role in strengthening the presence of the Vietnamese language and expanding its reach within overseas Vietnamese communities. Through news articles, reports, teaching programs, and digital platforms, information on preserving, learning, and using Vietnamese is continuously disseminated, thereby fostering social consensus and connecting generations of overseas Vietnamese with their roots.
Win-Win Mechanisms Drive Cooperation Between Foreign NGOs and Businesses
The workshop “Enhancing Cooperation Effectiveness Between Viet Nam and Foreign Non-Governmental Organizations and the Participation of Businesses for Sustainable Development in Viet Nam” took place within the framework of the 5th International Conference on December 4. Participants proposed that the government reduce pre-check mechanisms and increase post-check mechanisms, establish a “co-design - co-implementation - co-evaluation” framework with local authorities, and promote a win-win cooperation model between foreign non-governmental organizations and businesses to optimize resources for Viet Nam’s sustainable development goals.
GNI Delivers Winter Clothes to Aid Over 12,000 Needy People in Phu Tho Province
Those winter clothes is essential to help ensure that those in need do not have to worry about facing the cold.
Ireland Funds EUR1.4 Million to Support Climate Resilience, Empower Ethnic Minority Women in Three Provinces
The Irish Ambassador in Vietnam just announced funding of EUR 1.4 million to support climate resilience and empower ethnic minority women in Phu Tho, Quang Tri, and Tuyen Quang provinces.
Foreign Tourists Join Hands in Post-Flood Recovery in Vietnam
In recent days, provinces such as Gia Lai, Dak Lak, and several coastal areas in Central Vietnam have faced severe storms and flooding. Once the floodwater began to recede, foreign tourists traveling in Vietnam stepped forward to support recovery efforts.
International Organizations Provide Emergency Aid To Disaster-Hit Localities In Vietnam
International assistance is being directed to Vietnamese localities that have been heavily affected by recent storms and floods, helping communities recover and stabilize their lives.
Synchronized Implementation of Enhanced Measures to Combat IUU Fishing
Strictly adhering to Official Telegram No. 198/CD-TTg, issued by the Prime Minister on October 17, 2025, regarding the "Peak Month for Combating Illegal, Unreported, and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing and the Sustainable Development of Vietnam’s Fisheries Sector," the Border Guard Command of Quang Ninh Province is mobilizing its full force. The agency is tightening maritime management and intensifying advocacy campaigns towards local fishermen.
Vietnamese Youth Join hands to Fight Antibiotic Resistance in Agriculture
This event highlighted the importance of Vietnam’s National Action Plan on AMR in Agriculture and One Health approach, which aims to reduce the misuse of antimicrobials in livestock and promote responsible practices across the agricultural sector.
Tan Hiep Phat and the 30–Year Journey: When Learning Becomes the DNA of Pioneers
In its more than three decades of development, Tan Hiep Phat has become known not only as a leading beverage group in Vietnam but also as a true learning organization where every member, at every level, continually learns, grows, and works together to shape the future.
Fueling Passion from the Welding Workshop: When Dreams Are Powered Every Day
The sharp clash of metal echoes through the workshop as welding sparks light up an entire corner. In the thick smell of steel and iron, 28-year-old welder Trường An steadily guides the welding torch, his eyes fixed on the glowing red seam. For many, this is a tough job done simply to earn a living. But for An, every solid weld is a building block for his dream of owning his own mechanical workshop someday.
November and the Final Sprints to Cool Down Life
November arrives as the sunlight softens, deadlines ease, and the city finally exhales after months of rushing.
Hitting Emotional Rock Bottom, Breaking Out of Burnout: Gen Z Head to the Mountains and the Sea to Cool Down Life
Just returning to work after more than a week off to defend her BMA Marketing thesis, Phương Nghi (28, brand manager in Ho Chi Minh City) decided to “skip work” again. She and two friends escaped the city and chose Da Lat as the place to cool down life.
Why You Should Drink Green Tea Every Day?
Green tea is one of the most popular types of tea in the world. Whether served hot or cold, it offers a cooling and soothing effect.
Gen Z Finds Their Chill with Zero Degree Green Tea During Stress Season
October marks a brief pause before the urban hustle enters its year-end pressure peak. As the heat of final-quarter meetings builds up, many young people choose to go against the flow: slowing down, cooling off with short getaways, or simply unwinding with a refreshing sip of green tea.
