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Vietnam Intensifies Monitoring Drug Use Crimes at Private Rental Accommodations
The issue of drug abuse and related criminality is evolving, characterized by a distinct spatial shift. As security at traditional accommodation establishments, offenders are exploiting the privacy of private apartments and vacation rentals, to conduct illicit activities, effectively bypassing conventional law enforcement monitoring.
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Quang Tri Provincial Authority Widen Scope For Search of Fallen Soldiers’ Remain Amidst Limited Information
On June 26th, the Steering Committee for the Search, Collection, and Identification of Martyrs' Remains in Quang Tri Province (the Steering Committee) launched its 2026-2027 dry season mission amidst a growing scarcity of information regarding martyrs' burial sites. Local authorities will mobilize various resources, intensify data collection, collect biological samples, digitize information, and expand domestic and international cooperation to enhance the effectiveness of the search and identification of martyrs' remains.
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Promoting Cooperative Relations Between Hokkaido (Japan) and Quang Ninh
On June 23, a meeting between Quang Ninh Provincial Party Secretary and Head of the National Assembly Delegation Quan Minh Cuong and Special Advisor to the Japan-Vietnam Parliamentary Friendship Alliance and Special Advisor to Ha Long University Takebe Tsutomu was held in Quang Ninh.
An Giang Aims to Collect 15,747 Martyrs’ Remains Samples for DNA Identification
On June 22, the Steering Committee 515 of An Giang Province held an online conference to implement the “500-Day and Night Campaign to Accelerate the Search, Recovery, and Identification of Martyrs’ Remains” and to carry out the collection and handover of martyrs’ remains samples in the province. Under the plan, the locality aims to complete the collection of 15,747 samples from unidentified martyrs’ remains for DNA testing, contributing to speeding up the process of identifying fallen soldiers.
More Than 80% of Hanoi Students Gain Admission to Public High Schools for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
A total of 102,243 students across Hanoi have been admitted to public high schools, equivalent to more than 80% of all candidates who sat the entrance examination. Notably, one student was admitted to as many as five different admission choices.
Da Nang and Turku (Finland) Strengthen Friendly Cooperative Relations
As part of its working visit to Finland on June 17, a delegation from Da Nang visited and held discussions with the authorities of Turku, Finland. This important external relations activity aimed to further consolidate and strengthen the friendly cooperative relationship between Da Nang and Turku, established in 2018, while also exchanging views and proposing directions for future cooperation.
Good Neighbors Vietnam (GNI), Hai Phong City Union of Friendship Organizations Join Hands to Implement a Community Aid Program
On June 18, 2026, Good Neighbors Vietnam (GNI) and the Hai Phong City Union of Friendship Organizations signed a cooperation agreement to implement a program providing aid shipments to disadvantaged people and vulnerable groups in Hai Phong City from 2026 to 2030.
Vietnamese Women Aspire to Become Driving Force for Development in New Era
The 14th National Congress of Vietnamese Women concluded with a high degree of consensus on the goals, orientations, and key tasks for the 2026-2031 term. Building on the achievements of the previous term, the Congress identified the promotion of the resilience, intellect, and aspirations of Vietnamese women as a pathway toward becoming a vital driving force for the country's development in the new era.
Building ASEAN Media Bridge through National Press Festival 2026
On June 18, as part of the National Press Festival 2026 and in celebration of the 101st anniversary of the Vietnamese Revolutionary Press Day (June 21, 1925 - June 21, 2026), more than 50 journalists from Laos, Cambodia, and Thailand participated in a fact-finding visit to Hai Phong City. The program not only provided international journalists with a vivid perspective on the development of the port city but also contributed to strengthening exchanges and cooperation among media organizations in the region.
Vietnam and Malaysia Strengthen University Cooperation Links
Vietnamese Ambassador to Malaysia Dinh Ngoc Linh visited and held a working session on June 16 with the Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU), one of Malaysia’s leading private universities in information technology, cybersecurity, digital economy, and innovation.
Dong Thap to Collect DNA Samples from More Than 21,000 Unidentified Martyrs’ Graves
As part of the “500-day-and-night campaign to accelerate the search, recovery, and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains,” Dong Thap Province is implementing the collection and transfer of samples from fallen soldiers’ remains for DNA analysis. According to the plan, samples will be collected from more than 21,000 martyrs’ graves that remain unidentified or lack sufficient information across the province, with the aim of gradually determining their identities and fulfilling the wishes of their relatives and families.
Japanese Doctors Help Bring Smiles to Children in Da Nang
From May 20 to June 19, the Japan Cleft Lip and Palate Foundation, led by Professor Yamamoto Tadashi, collaborated with Quang Nam General Hospital to provide free medical screenings and corrective surgeries for children and underprivileged patients in Da Nang.
Strengthening National Coordination Mechanism for Persons with Disabilities
Deputy Prime Minister Pham Thi Thanh Tra has recently signed Decision No. 1059/QD-TTg consolidating the National Committee on Persons with Disabilities of Vietnam (the Committee). The restructuring of this inter-sectoral coordinating body is expected to enhance the effectiveness of policy consultation, coordination, and implementation of programs supporting persons with disabilities, thereby safeguarding their rights and promoting social inclusion for more than seven million persons with disabilities nationwide.
Quang Tri: Inclusion Project 1 Contributes to Improving Life Quality for People with Disabilities
Thanks to the Inclusion 1 Project, 10,502 people with disabilities had access to rehabilitation services and 9,653 people received comprehensive care services.
Vietnam-Japan Deepen Cooperation in Strategic Tech Talent Training
Within the framework of his visit to Japan from June 8-11 to attend the 31st Future of Asia Conference, Deputy Prime Minister Le Tien Chau met with Japan’s Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), Matsumoto Yohei.
Local Diplomacy Increasingly Emerges as Frontline of International Integration
On June 10 in Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs held the 2026 Conference of Leaders of Local Foreign Affairs Agencies to review local external affairs work and discuss orientations and solutions to improve the effectiveness of external relations activities in the new period.
Journey to a Brighter Future for Students in Remote Muong Nhe
Deep in the forests of Muong Nhe, a border-area school once burdened by severe shortages has undergone a remarkable transformation. Behind this change lies the journey of an open letter sent from Vietnam’s western frontier, connecting compassionate hearts thousands of kilometers away.
Peace Trees Vietnam Supports Education Improvement in Quang Tri
The non-project "Education Support in Quang Tri Province for 2026-2027," funded by Peace Trees Vietnam with a total budget of more than VND 3 billion, includes four key components aimed at improving the overall quality of education, promoting reading culture, enhancing early childhood care, and narrowing educational access gaps between regions.
Continuing "Journey of Sowing Green Seeds of Hope" for Children with Disabilities in Dien Bien
From June 8-12, the 2026 “Journey of sowing green seeds of hope” program, which provides surgery for disadvantaged children with disabilities in Dien Bien Province, is being held at Dien Bien Provincial General Hospital. A total of 370 children with various disabilities are receiving support for medical examinations, consultations, treatment, and surgery.
Vietnamese High School Student Wins Scholarship to University of Connecticut
Nguyen Quang Bao, a 12th-grade student in Mathematics Class 2 at Nguyen Chi Thanh High School for the Gifted (Lam Dong Province), has recently earned a scholarship from the University of Connecticut (United States).
Placing People's Satisfaction at Center of Vietnam Father Front Activities
"Month for listening to the people," the "Digital Front Portal," and the Social Trust Index are among the initiatives identified by the 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front for implementation during the 2026-2031 term. These efforts aim to expand public participation, improve the quality of services provided to the people, and make people's satisfaction one of the key indicators for evaluating the Front's performance.
From Temporary Classrooms in A Pa Chai to 100% Graduation Rate
Amid the vast mountains of the highlands, simple classrooms still echo with the sound of students reading aloud. Under the early summer sunshine, Hmong and Ha Nhi ethnic minority students study attentively, continuing a story of perseverance and a desire for change through education.
Hung Yen - Japan: Strengthening Connectivity, Promoting Investment - Trade Cooperation, and Expanding Relations
On June 3, the People’s Committee of Hung Yen Province, in coordination with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Embassy of Japan in Vietnam, organized the Hung Yen-Japan Connectivity Program. The event aimed to strengthen connectivity, promote investment and trade cooperation, and expand relations between Hung Yen Province and Japanese partners and businesses in a new stage of development.
