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Beyond the Classroom: Muong Nhe’s Teachers Help Families Escape Poverty
Under the blazing late-May sun of the border district of Dien Bien, the staff, teachers, and employees of Nam Po Ethnic Boarding Primary School joined hands to dig holes for planting coffee trees for disadvantaged households. On the steep hillsides, each shovel of earth carried more than simple labor - it reflected a spirit of solidarity, compassion, and the deep bond between the school and the local community.
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Preserving Beauty of Roya Haji Festival in Lives of Cham People in An Giang
In the spiritual life of the Cham Muslim community in An Giang, Roya Haji Festival is not only a sacred religious celebration but also a symbol of community solidarity, compassion, and the aspiration to preserve traditional cultural identity.
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Promoting Gender Equality, Social Inclusion in Water Resource Governance in Mekong River Basin
Funded by the Australian Government and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation, this project is a commitment to safeguarding livelihoods against the impacts of climate change in the cities of Hanoi, Hue, Can Tho, and Ca Mau province.
500-Day Campaign: 28 Martyrs’ Remains Repatriated from Two Lao Provinces
Despite treacherous terrain, harsh weather conditions, and increasingly scarce information, search and recovery teams from Quảng Trị Province successfully repatriated the remains of 28 fallen soldiers from Laos to Vietnam during the 2025–2026 dry season.
Groundbreaking Begins for VND23 Trillion Son La - Dien Bien Expressway
The groundbreaking ceremony for Component Project 1 of the Son La - Dien Bien - Tay Trang Border Gate Expressway Investment and Construction Project (Phase 1) took place on the morning of May 20 in Dien Bien, marking the start of a strategic transport infrastructure project for Vietnam’s Northwestern region.
Ho Chi Minh City to Launch Month of Action for Children in 2026
The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee has just issued a plan to implement the Action Month for Children in 2026 with many activities to care for, protect, and promote children's rights in the city.
Quang Tri Promotes School Nutrition: Investing in Children's Daily Meals
On May 20 in Quang Tri, the Quang Tri Department of Health, in collaboration with the Quang Tri Department of Education and Training and World Vision International in Vietnam, organized the School Nutrition Event within the framework of the ENOUGH Initiative - Complete Nutrition, under the message: “Investing in school nutrition is investing in the future.” Beyond the issue of school lunch programs, the event raised a broader question: How can children, especially those in remote areas and ethnic communities, gain access to adequate nutrition, food safety, and a healthy learning environment from an early age?
KOCHAM Partners with GNI to Enhance Support for Children and Vulnerable Communities
On the morning of May 18, at the headquarters of the Korea Chamber of Business in Vietnam (KOCHAM) in Hanoi, KOCHAM and Good Neighbors International (GNI) in Vietnam officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), marking a new milestone in their strategic partnership aimed at promoting corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities and strengthening connections between the RoK business community and local communities in Vietnam.
UAE Embassy Honors Lac Hong University Team for Winning International Award in Dubai
On May 18, 2026, the Embassy of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Vietnam held a meeting and congratulatory ceremony for the team from Lac Hong University (LHU) in recognition of their outstanding achievement in winning the Silver Award at the Global Best M-Gov Award 2026 - a prestigious international award in the field of digital government technology and innovation.
New Boarding Facility Opens for Students in Lai Chau
The People’s Committee of Sin Ho Commune in Lai Chau Province, in coordination with Plan International Japan and Plan International Vietnam, held an inauguration ceremony for a new student boarding facility at Phang So Lin Semi-Boarding Primary School on the morning of May 13. The project was built with financial support from the people of Japan through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
Vietnam Seeks Early and Effective Implementation of Hanoi Convention
Vietnam highly values its cooperation with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and wishes to continue close coordination to promote the early entry into force of the Hanoi Convention, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of combating cybercrime and high-tech crime globally.
UAE Embassy Supports Construction of Restroom Facilities for Kindergarten in Tuyen Quang
On March 15, the UAE Embassy in Hanoi completed a project to build new restroom facilities for Nam Dan Kindergarten, contributing to improved learning and living conditions for children in the mountainous province of Tuyen Quang.
“Digital Front” - New Space for Reaching Out to, Receiving, and Responding to Public Feedback
From a smartphone, many complaints and suggestions related to the environment, urban management, or daily life no longer have to wait for neighborhood meetings to be raised; instead, they are now sent directly to Zalo groups, fanpages, or online feedback portals operated by the Front. The “Digital Front” is therefore not merely about software or applications, but is reshaping how Front work reaches out to, receives, and responds to public feedback.
Digital Transformation Opens New Opportunities for Vietnam’s Cultural Industries
The international conference “Southern Digitalities: Transformations, Cultures, Heritage, and Possibilities across Asia,” held on May 11 in Hanoi, brought together numerous domestic and international scholars and experts to discuss the impact of digital technology on cultural life, education, and creative industries across Asia.
Strengthening Community Connections in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS
Amid the increasingly complex evolution of HIV transmission and the shifting patterns among high-risk groups, localities such as Nghe An and Hai Phong are strengthening the role of community networks and inter-sectoral coordination to expand access to services, sustain treatment, and work toward the goal of ending the AIDS epidemic by 2030.
Homes Rebuilt After the Natural Disaster
Following the devastating floods at the end of 2025, many households in Hoa Thinh Commune in Dak Lak Province were left homeless. Yet just over a month later, many new houses had already been rebuilt before the arrival of spring, thanks to State support, community solidarity, and relief mobilization efforts coordinated through the Vietnam Fatherland Front system.
“Few Countries Have Religious Solidarity Models Like Those in Vietnam”
Training sessions held inside mosques with the participation of Buddhist dignitaries; community kitchens supporting people during the COVID-19 pandemic; and coordinated activities to care for HIV/AIDS patients in Hue are among the typical examples of interfaith solidarity and cooperation models in Vietnam.
Oldest and Youngest Delegates Share Expectations for the Vietnam Fatherland Front Congress
The 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front for the 2026-2031 term will take place in Hanoi from May 11 to 13, with the participation of more than 1,300 delegates. Among them, Major General Vo So, aged 97, and Lo Thi Nga, aged 23, are two special delegates representing two generations who share their expectations for the role of the Vietnam Fatherland Front in uniting people from all walks of life, improving livelihoods, and strengthening the great national unity bloc.
“Extended Arms” in HIV/AIDS Prevention and Control
Providing counseling via social media, supporting community-based HIV testing, connecting patients to ARV treatment, and bringing people who have discontinued treatment back to healthcare facilities are among the tasks currently carried out by many community-based organizations (CBOs) across localities. As HIV/AIDS becomes increasingly difficult to address through traditional approaches, community groups are emerging as an important supporting force for the grassroots HIV/AIDS prevention and control system.
11th National Congress of Vietnam Fatherland Front: Opening up New Phase of Comprehensive Development
This was the statement made by Ha Thi Nga, Member of the Party Central Committee and Vice President-General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF), at a press conference held on May 4 in Hanoi to provide information and introduce the 11th National Congress of the VFF for the 2026-2031 term.
Vietnam-Japan Sign ODA Loan Agreements for Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Projects
On May 2 in Hanoi, the Government of Vietnam and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) signed and exchanged Official Development Assistance (ODA) loan agreements from the Government of Japan to implement two infrastructure development projects aimed at climate change adaptation in the northern midland and mountainous regions.
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.
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.
