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<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480383_5384109033730074_vna_potal_dai_hoi_xiv_cua_dang_dong_bao_dan_toc_bac_ninh_vung_niem_tin_theo_dang_8545987.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Lường Thị Lan, a Nùng ethnic resident of Bắc Hoa Village, Tân Sơn Commune, Bắc Ninh Province. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Thương</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>BẮC NINH — As the 14th National Party Congress unfolds, ethnic communities in Tân Sơn Commune, Bắc Ninh Province, continue their daily work with diligence, resilience and creativity, quietly building livelihoods and shaping the future of their homeland.In the past, local ethnic communities relied mainly on agriculture and handicrafts. Today, advances in science and technology alongside broader economic development have lifted living standards and opened new opportunities.Travelling to the ancient village of Bắc Hoa, where traditional rammed-earth houses with yin-yang tiled roofs cling to the hillside, Nùng villagers can be seen decorating their homes in preparation for the approaching Tết - Lunar New Year 2026.Hùng Văn Thăng’s family is expanding a guest shelter to welcome visitors. On the hilltop, Lường Thị Lan is brewing traditional rice wine in anticipation of a more prosperous Tết. Nearby, the family of Lăng Quốc Kỳ, head of the village’s Fatherland Front Working Committee, is working together to decorate their home.Meanwhile, Hùng Văn Tỷ, a respected village elder, is harvesting cassava. Each household has its own task, yet all share a common belief and a collective focus on the 14th National Party Congress.Kỳ said that for more than 10 days leading up to the Congress, he hung the national flag in a prominent position at the entrance to his house.Watching the live broadcast of the opening session of the 14th National Party Congress, Kỳ spoke of his pride in the changes and development of both the locality and the country, particularly Việt Nam’s rising position on the international stage. He also noted the clear improvement in the lives of ethnic communities and the maintenance of public security and order.To date, local infrastructure including electricity, roads, schools and health care facilities has been comprehensively upgraded, making the area cleaner, more modern and more accessible. All inter-communal and inter-village roads have now been concreted.The education system, from kindergarten to secondary level, has been developed to meet learning needs, with 100 per cent of school-age children in the village attending school. Increased investment in the local health station has also improved access to primary healthcare, particularly for the elderly and children.Since 2023, the commune has built a village cultural house that serves as a centre for cultural activities, community meetings and spiritual life. It is also a place where villagers share their thoughts and where the traditional sloong hao singing of the Nùng people is passed on to younger generations.Kỳ expressed confidence that Party and State policies will guide the country and its people into a new era of development, while continuing to support local economies, care for disadvantaged groups and ethnic minorities, create livelihoods, strengthen household economies and contribute to national growth.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480385_5384110702136505_vna_potal_dai_hoi_xiv_cua_dang_dong_bao_dan_toc_bac_ninh_vung_niem_tin_theo_dang_8545991.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Lăng Quốc Kỳ, head of the Fatherland Front Working Committee of Bắc Hoa Village. VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Hùng Văn Tỷ, a Nùng ethnic resident and respected village elder, said the Bắc Hoa Village Party Cell was established in 2005, with him serving as its first secretary.In the past, the road from Bắc Hoa village to the commune centre and provincial area required crossing four streams, making travel extremely difficult, especially during the rainy season, when floodwaters cut off access and prevented sick residents from reaching medical care.Today, thanks to investment from the Party and State, four concrete crossings have been built over the streams, making travel easier for residents of Bắc Hoa ancient village and supporting the development of local tourism.To promote household economic development and help ethnic communities escape poverty, Bắc Hoa village regularly receives support from the State and organisations, including crop varieties, livestock and the application of scientific and technical advances in farming and animal husbandry. As a result, living standards have continued to improve.Tỷ said that under the two-tier local government model, many administrative procedures have been simplified, with officials providing attentive and responsive support to residents. He also conveyed the trust and expectations of the Nùng community in Bắc Hoa that more policies would be introduced to support remote, mountainous and ethnic areas, helping upland regions achieve stronger development.Improving people’s material and spiritual well-beingFormed through the merger of Tân Sơn and Cấm Sơn communes, Tân Sơn Commune in Bắc Ninh Province lies along National Highway 279, offering favourable connectivity and regional links. With a large land area, the commune has strong potential for fruit tree cultivation and eco-tourism development.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480386_5384111042917231_vna_potal_dai_hoi_xiv_cua_dang_dong_bao_dan_toc_bac_ninh_vung_niem_tin_theo_dang_8545985.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Nùng ethnic people in Tân Sơn Commune, Bắc Ninh Province, place their trust in the 14th National Party Congress. VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Vi Văn An, Deputy Secretary of the Tân Sơn Party Committee and Chairman of the Tân Sơn People’s Committee, said that from the outset of the merger the commune identified economic development, social welfare and the improvement of people’s material and spiritual lives as its core tasks.As a result, in 2025 the commune largely met and exceeded its planned targets. Total production value was estimated at VNĐ647 billion, equivalent to 115 per cent of the plan, while total budget revenue reached VNĐ122 billion, or 121.8 per cent of the target. The poverty rate fell to 5.22 per cent, reaching 114.7 per cent of the plan, and the near-poor rate stood at 14.19 per cent, achieving 119.1 per cent of the target.These achievements in 2025 reflect the efforts of the entire political system, as well as the trust, determination and resolve of local officials, Party members and residents. They provide a solid foundation for Tân Sơn Commune to work towards fulfilling its goals and plans for 2026.“The Party Committee, authorities and people of Tân Sơn Commune place great expectations on the 14th National Party Congress to adopt practical and appropriate policies that will enable the country to advance strongly in a new era of national development, particularly through prioritising rural and mountainous infrastructure, investing in education and culture and firmly safeguarding national defence and security,” An said. — VNS

In the past, local ethnic people mainly relied on agriculture and handicrafts. Today, thanks to advances in science and technology and broader economic development, living standards have improved markedly.

Highland ethnic communities endure trust in the National Party Congress

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480331_5384011088311211_Phao.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A 15-year-old boy has suffered the near-total loss of his left hand in a severe injury caused by an improvised explosive firework. Photos courtesy of the&nbsp;108 Central Military Hospital</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The 108 Central Military Hospital has provided emergency treatment to a 15-year-old boy who suffered the near-total loss of his left hand in a severe injury caused by an improvised explosive firework.On Friday, doctors from the Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Microsurgery under the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopaedics admitted the teenage patient in a critical condition following a firework explosion.The boy was brought to hospital approximately three hours after the incident, with his left hand almost completely crushed, accompanied by serious soft tissue injuries to his left thigh.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480332_5384011211925121_Phao-1.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Dr Nguyễn Quang Vịnh of the Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Microsurgery conducts surgery on the patient.&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Dr Nguyễn Quang Vịnh of the Department of Upper Limb Surgery and Microsurgery said this was one of the most severe cases of firework-related injuries he has seen. The patient’s hand was nearly destroyed.Injuries caused by fireworks or explosive devices are often extremely complex, making the restoration of individual fingers extraordinarily difficult.Despite prompt emergency care and urgent surgery, and after extensive efforts by the medical team, doctors were only able to preserve two of the patient’s five fingers. The entire palm and wrist area sustained devastating damage, meaning the treatment process is expected to be prolonged and will require multiple additional surgeries.In the long term, the patient is likely to regain only very limited hand function.Dr Vịnh said that every year, particularly in the three months leading up to the Lunar New Year, the department treats numerous firework-related accidents, most of them involving adolescents. In recent years, however, such cases have been occurring sporadically throughout the year rather than being confined to festive periods.The patient has undergone surgical debridement to remove crushed tissue and foreign objects, including firework fragments. In the next few weeks, doctors will continue treatment by covering necrotic areas with skin flaps, and after several months, they plan to perform toe-to-thumb transfer surgery to replace the lost thumb.Even so, the patient will have to accept the permanent loss of at least two fingers, according to his medical team.Dr Vịnh warned the public, especially young people, never to underestimate the dangers of explosive materials. What doctors regret most is that accidents caused by fireworks are entirely preventable, yet continue to occur. Just a few moments of carelessness can lead not only to permanent loss of limb function, but in many cases can directly threaten lives.The doctor also stressed that in the event of a fireworks-related accident, the injured person should receive basic first aid, including wound dressing and immobilisation, and be transported immediately to the nearest medical facility, as delays may result in the loss of critical time for emergency treatment.Out of this deeply regrettable case, Dr Vịnh expressed the hope that families, schools and society will strengthen supervision, education and awareness among adolescents so that the sound of fireworks no longer comes at the cost of young people’s health, future and entire lives. — VNS

The patient has undergone surgical debridement to remove crushed tissue and foreign objects, including firework fragments, but doctors say the patient will still lose at least two fingers.

Teen loses most of left hand in improvised firework explosion

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/23/480465_5384213571777920_vss.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Social security workers encourage residents in Cần Thơ City to participate in public insurance schemes. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The Việt Nam Social Security (VSS) has vowed to sharpen the efficiency of social insurance fund management and use, as targeted by the Social Security Management Council.It will also impose stricter financial discipline in fund management, while pursuing broader diversification of investment portfolios, as guided by the principle of “safety, sustainability, and efficiency”.This approach aims to secure strong liquidity for prompt benefit payouts and support growth in Việt Nam’s capital markets and overall economy.Last year, total revenues and expenditures of social, health, and unemployment insurance funds exceeded VNĐ1.1 quadrillion (US$42 billion). Revenues beat the Government-assigned target by 5.9 per cent.The VSS reported that total accumulated reserves across the social, health, and unemployment insurance funds now top VNĐ1.5 quadrillion, making them one of Việt Nam’s largest off-budget public financial vehicles and ensuring long-term capacity to meet benefit obligations.For 2025, total disbursements from the funds amounted to VNĐ528.2 trillion, including nearly VNĐ342.4 trillion from the social insurance fund, over VNĐ19.4 trillion from unemployment insurance, and VNĐ166.4 trillion from health insurance.According to VSS, fund management and use in 2025 remained tight and effective in line with regulations. Acting on the Ministry of&nbsp;Finance’s directions to improve fund efficiency and stamp out misuse and fraud, the system ramped up risk monitoring, on-site inspections, and oversight.It also improved cost evaluations for health insurance-covered medical services to protect insured patients’ legitimate rights and prevent abuse and fraudulent claims, thereby optimising the health insurance fund.Social insurance funds also serve as a major channel for capital mobilisation, primarily via government bond holdings. As of the end of 2025, over 80 per cent&nbsp;of total invested fund balances were directed toward government bonds. — VNA/VNS

Total accumulated reserves of Việt Nam Social Security now top VNĐ1.5 quadrillion, making them one of Việt Nam’s largest off-budget public financial vehicles and ensuring long-term capacity to meet benefit obligations.

Việt Nam Social Security pledges tighter fund management, diversified investments

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478533_dtroad.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Hùng Vương Street in Đồng Tháp Province’s Mỹ Tho Ward is brightly decorated with flags, flowers and banners welcoming the upcoming 14th National Party Congress. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>ĐỒNG THÁP — The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp is looking to the 14th National Party Congress for breakthrough decisions to sustain growth and improve people’s lives.Nguyễn Văn Khang, former chairman of the People’s Committee of the former Tiền Giang Province (now part of Đồng Tháp Province) and chairman of the provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations, said he is delighted and confident in the Party’s sound leadership over recent terms, after witnessing the country’s strong development over 40 years of Đổi mới (Renewal), which has created a solid foundation and momentum for localities to continue rising amid the Fourth Industrial Revolution and deep international integration.With great efforts, strong determination and a spirit of unity and renewal across the political system, together with the dynamism and creativity of the people and business community, Đồng Tháp has overcome many difficulties and recovered quickly after the COVID-19 pandemic.Local socio-economic conditions have shown many positive changes, and people’s living standards have improved. Party building has seen many innovations, the political system has been gradually streamlined and operates more effectively and efficiently, while national defence and security have been firmly maintained.During the 2020–25 term, the province focused on six breakthrough areas: developing the agricultural economy; investing in key products and growth zones; promoting business development and start-ups; building infrastructure; developing human resources; and advancing administrative reform and Party building.The coordinated implementation of these breakthroughs has created clear changes in many important fields.Average economic growth, measured by Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP), reached 5.51 per cent over five years. GRDP per capita is estimated at about VNĐ85.5 million (US$3,250). State budget revenue increased by an average of 2.25 per cent a year.Nguyễn Thanh Tùng, former deputy chairman of the People’s Committee of the former Đồng Tháp Province (now part of Đồng Tháp Province), said he is even more delighted to see the province’s urban and rural areas becoming more orderly and modern, trade and services expanding, and people’s material and spiritual lives improving clearly.The national target programme on building new-style rural areas has not only delivered infrastructure and socio-economic benefits but has also brought positive changes in people’s awareness, thinking and attachment to their communities, he said.The province’s urban and rural infrastructure system has continued to improve. Transport infrastructure has developed fairly well, creating a foundation for inter-regional connectivity with HCM City and the Mekong Delta, while supporting agriculture, industry and tourism.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478536_dttour.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Tourists enjoy experiencing the flood season caused by the rising water of the Mekong River during the rainy season in the border commune of Thường Phước in Đồng Tháp Province. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The province has implemented many major projects such as Rạch Miễu 2 Bridge, the Trung Lương – Mỹ Thuận, An Hữu – Cao Lãnh and Mỹ An – Cao Lãnh expressways, and the upgrading and expansion of provincial, district and rural roads.It has effectively exploited transport works along coastal areas and the Tiền River to meet development needs and support building new-style rural areas.In its renewal and development process, the province has effectively tapped its natural resource advantages, most notably through conquering and developing the Đồng Tháp Mười (Plain of Reeds) region.The province has invested in transport and urban infrastructure and implemented an agricultural restructuring plan, turning the deeply flooded, alum-affected and barren region into a fertile production area. The region’s rice production has shifted from one crop to three high-quality crops a year.After the merger with the former province of Tiền Giang on July 1, 2025, Đồng Tháp had a total rice cultivation area of more than 615,000ha.Most rice-growing areas have applied full mechanisation, from land preparation, sowing, tending, fertilisation and pest control to harvesting and post-harvest stages.The application of science, technology and digital transformation in the production, preservation, processing and consumption of agricultural products has recorded positive progress. This has helped create stable raw material sources and attract many large-scale processing plants using modern technology. These factors are important in expanding markets and increasing the value of key agricultural products for export and integration.&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478534_dtrice.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Rice fields in Đồng Tháp Province are planted under a Ministry of Agriculture and Environment project to farm one million hectares of high-quality, low-emission rice associated with green growth in the Mekong Delta by 2030. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Nguyễn Đắc Hiền, former standing deputy secretary of the Party Committee of the former Đồng Tháp Province, affirmed that the sound guidelines and policies of the Party and State in the past term have helped promote political and socio-economic development, helping Việt Nam become a high-income country in the region.Khang, former chairman of the People’s Committee of the former Tiền Giang Province and chairman of the provincial Union of Science and Technology Associations, expressed his hope that the 14th National Party Congress will set out breakthrough solutions in building the cadre contingent.The most important thing is to build a team of cadres with strong ethics, prestige, professional capacity and practical experience commensurate with their tasks, he said.Retired Party member Lê Hồng Lâm from the Veterans Association of Residential Area 6 in Mỹ Tho Ward, said he pays close attention to and firmly believes that the Party’s personnel work has been carried out through a strict, scientific and transparent process.In addition, draft documents to be presented to the 14th National Party Congress clearly reflect innovative thinking, a long-term vision and high feasibility, he said, adding that difficult issues related to mechanisms and policies have been frankly acknowledged, development orientations have become clearer, and the organisational apparatus from the central to grassroots levels is being gradually consolidated, ready for an accelerated development phase. — VNS

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp is looking to the 14th National Party Congress for breakthrough decisions to sustain growth and improve people’s lives.

Đồng Tháp seeks strategic decisions at 14th National Party Congress

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478637_A%CC%89nh%20JPEG-4100-91AF-A4-0.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Coast Guard Intelligence Division No. 2 officers found a fishing boat off the HCM City coast carrying 40,000 litres of smuggled diesel on January 15. — Photo courtesy of Việt Nam Coast Guard</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HCM CITY — The Việt Nam Coast Guard has seized 40,000 litres of contraband diesel from a wooden fishing boat off the coast of Vũng Tàu in HCM City.Senior Lieutenant Colonel Phan Nhân Hậu, head of the Đồng Nai Province-based Coast Guard Intelligence Division No 2, said on January 16 that the division is focusing on its fight against crime, including drug prevention, human trafficking, smuggling, trade fraud and counterfeit goods in the last months of the year ahead of the upcoming Tết (Lunar New Year) holiday.At 12.05pm on January 15, the division’s patrol team in collaboration with the Department of Professional Affairs and Law discovered wooden fishing boat TG-93329-TS registered in Đồng Tháp about 40 nautical miles southeast of the Vũng Tàu coast. Officers boarded the boat and found oil of unknown origin.On board were its captain, Trần Văn Tính, of Đồng Tháp Province and one crew member.Tính failed to furnish documents to prove the origin of the oil, nor did the crew have the certification required to be sailors.In the afternoon of January 16, the patrol team brought the boat ashore, and handed the case over to Squadron No. 301 under the Coast Guard Region No. 3 Command based in HCM City’s Phước Thắng Ward for further investigation.Coast Guard Intelligence Division No. 2 is tasked with monitoring the sea from the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk to the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta provicne of An Giang, including the Trường Sa (Spratly) Archipelago.The division is also assigned to detect and combat violations of law, such as national security crimes, smuggling, and trade fraud at sea. — VNS

The Việt Nam Coast Guard has seized 40,000 litres of contraband diesel from a wooden fishing boat off the coast of Vũng Tàu&nbsp;in HCM City.

Fishing boat found carrying 40,000 litres of smuggled diesel

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478712_5378161028083100_LCS06276.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>United Nations Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill (left) visits a workshop of&nbsp;Phenikaa University on January 16 in Hà Nội. — Photos courtesy of&nbsp;Phenikaa University&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — United Nations Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill highlighted the vital role of universities in linking technology with social values and sustainable development during a visit to Phenikaa University in Hà Nội on January 16.The visit formed part of his second working trip to Việt Nam, set against the backdrop of the United Nations advancing global agendas on technology governance, digital workforce development, and ensuring technology serves the common good of humanity.These priorities are also central to the Global Digital Compact adopted at September’s Summit of the Future, which aims to shape an open, secure, and inclusive digital future.At the event, Professor&nbsp;Dr Hồ Xuân Năng, Chairman of Phenikaa University, said: "The rapid development of technology is posing challenges that extend beyond purely technical aspects."We are living in a period where technological capabilities are developing faster than ethical and social institutions. The responsibility of universities is not only to educate and conduct research, but also to contribute to shaping how technology is developed and serves humanity."Shaping our digital future requires collaboration beyond governments, engaging universities, civil society, businesses, and citizens globally. This vision aligns perfectly with Phenikaa University’s mission as a university of innovation makers."During the meeting, Gill, who is also the UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy on Technology, and Phenikaa University leaders held discussions on digital talent development, responsible technology, and the role of universities in driving innovation aligned with sustainable development.The meeting also gave the Phenikaa academic community an opportunity to engage in dialogue on broader questions raised by emerging technologies for contemporary society.A highlight of the programme was a dialogue between Gill and Phenikaa faculty members and 300 students actively involved in teaching, research, and learning across science and technology disciplines.&nbsp;<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2026/1/16/478711_5378160312934237_LCS06383.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>United Nations Under-Secretary-General Amandeep Singh Gill (second, right) talks with students during his visit to Phenikaa University on January 16 in Hà Nội. — Photos courtesy of&nbsp;Phenikaa University&nbsp;</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The exchange explored emerging technology trends while underscoring the responsibility of the academic community and young researchers in shaping and applying technology for the greater good.Gill highlighted the crucial role of universities in linking technology with social values and sustainable development.He noted that with 2.7 billion people worldwide still lacking internet access, the digital divide is not merely an issue of infrastructure or technology, but a challenge of human capacity and of how technology is designed, deployed, and managed. Higher education therefore plays a vital role in addressing this gap at its root.He added that universities not only train skills for the digital economy but also help shape critical thinking, ethical standards, and social responsibility among the next generation of technology professionals.It is through such academic dialogue spaces that technology can become more closely aligned with the goals of inclusive and sustainable development. — VNS

UN technology envoy Amandeep Singh Gill urges universities to bridge the digital divide, linking innovation with ethics, skills, and social values for inclusive, sustainable development.

Universities play key role in connecting technology with social development: UN representative

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/26/474471_Original.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Youth delegates from the three countries join the&nbsp;2025 Vietnam – Cambodia – Laos Youth Festival held in Quảng Ngãi Province on Fridya. VNA/VNS Photo Cao Nguyê</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>QUẢNG NGÃI&nbsp;– The 2025 Vietnam – Cambodia – Laos Youth Festival opened in the central province of Quảng Ngãi on Friday, bringing together 90 youth delegates from the three countries to strengthen solidarity, traditional friendship and cooperation among younger generations.Held from December 25 to 28 under the theme “Solidarity – Friendship – Development”, the festival includes a seminar on “A green journey for sustainable development”, field trips highlighting local culture, history and socio-economic potential, along with cultural, artistic and sports exchanges.Addressing the opening ceremony, Nguyễn Ngọc Sâm, Vice Chairman of the Provincial People’s Committee, said local youths have in recent years expanded exchanges with their peers in the Lao provinces of Champasack, Attapeu, Sekong and Khammuane, as well as Cambodia’s Rattanakiri province. These cooperation outcomes, involving both the province and its youth, have helped further enrich the solidarity, friendship and good neighbourliness among Việt Nam, Laos and Cambodia, he noted.Sâm expressed his hope that the experiences gained at the festival, together with positive impressions of the heroic and beautiful land of Quảng Ngãi, will become valuable assets, enabling young people to act as strong bridges for the great friendship among the three countries.Nguyễn Kim Quy, Standing Vice Chairman of the Vietnam Youth Federation Central Committee, said the festival takes place as the traditional friendship, special solidarity and comprehensive cooperation among Việt Nam, Cambodia and Laos continue to be strengthened and developed sustainably.Amid evolving regional and global dynamics, further consolidating the close-knit relationship among the three countries holds long-term and strategic significance, he stressed, noting that each practical initiative by the youth will help deepen mutual understanding and lay a solid foundation for lasting friendship and cooperation.Souliya Keophilavong, Deputy Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Youth Union Central Committee, and Tum Saravuth, a member of the Central Committee of the Union of Youth Federations of Cambodia, shared the view that the festival is of profound significance in reinforcing traditional solidarity, friendship and long-standing ties among the youth of the three countries. They affirmed that enhanced youth exchanges and cooperation will contribute to a peaceful, friendly and prosperous environment, particularly in border areas. VNA/VNS

The festival includes a seminar on “A green journey for sustainable development”, field trips highlighting local culture, history and socio-economic potential, along with cultural, artistic and sports exchanges.

Youths from Việt Nam, Cambodia and Laos gather for 2025 festival

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/26/474479_IUU.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Fishing vessels are docked along the Nhật Lệ River in Đồng Hới Ward, Quảng Trị Province. VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>QUẢNG TRỊ - Quảng Trị Province has intensified inspections from fishing ports to fishing grounds and closely monitored fishing vessels that do not meet operational standards, as part of vigorous efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.The central province has also paid attention to collecting registration and inspection data, integrating it for management, and ensuring that non-compliant vessels are not allowed to go fishing.Lê Văn Bảo, Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee, has requested relevant local units to closely track the inspection deadlines of all local fishing vessels, including those registered elsewhere or at private inspection units.Through inspections, awareness campaigns, and the collection of vessel documentation from local fishermen, authorities aim to equip the provincial monitoring system with full data to manage all vessels and block non-compliant boats from fishing, he said.Bảo also urged the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment to work with local authorities to track vessels nearing the end of their technical inspection period and guide owners to complete inspections on time.Localities were tasked with accelerating the deregistration of vessels that no longer exist and swiftly ending IUU fishing activities in the province.Quảng Trị has more than 4,600 fishing vessels with a length of six metres or longer, including 158 that are unqualified for operation. Local authorities have tightened supervision by sealing non-compliant vessels, assigning staff for regular monitoring, and publicly disclosing their status to prevent IUU fishing and enable community oversight.Sen. Lt. Colonel Cao Ngọc Lâm, head of the economic security division of the provincial Department of Public Security, said the police force will intensify monitoring and strictly handle serious IUU fishing violations, especially illegal operations by local vessels in foreign waters, while coordinating sanctions to prevent unresolved cases or vessel detentions.Lê Ngọc Linh, Deputy Director of the provincial Sub-department of Fisheries and Fishery Surveillance, said enforcement against IUU fishing violations has shifted from persuasion to strict and zero-tolerance action, focusing on strong deterrence and clear accountability for vessel owners, captains and management agencies.In the coming period, authorities will focus on communication and guidance to help fishing vessel owners regularly monitor the validity and expiry of vessel documents and complete renewals or reissuance in a timely manner to avoid non-compliance, he noted. VNA/VNS

The central province has also paid attention to collecting registration and inspection data, integrating it for management, and ensuring that non-compliant vessels are not allowed to go fishing.

Quảng Trị Province tightens control to keep unqualified fishing vessels ashore

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/26/474483_Original%20(4).jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge spanning the Mekong River was inaugurated on Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>VIENTIANE – The fifth Laos–Thailand Friendship Bridge spanning the Mekong River was inaugurated on Thursday, marking an important step in strengthening transport connectivity and promoting trade within the Mekong sub-region, particularly among Việt Nam, Laos and Thailand.The inauguration ceremony was attended by General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse, and Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen, and as well as senior leaders of Laos and Thailand, among others.Addressing the event, Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone and Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul stressed that the project reflects close cooperation between the two governments and the aspirations of their people, particularly those of Bolikhamxay province (Laos) and Buengkan (Thailand). The bridge helps connect Laos to the region along the East–West Economic Corridor, facilitating transport, trade and tourism and delivering tangible benefits to the two countries.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/26/12202526190730_e.jpeg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>General Secretary of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party and President of Laos Thongloun Sisoulith and his spouse, and Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen, along with officials from both countries at the launching ceremony. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>The 1,350m bridge significantly shortens the distance from Buengkan in northeastern Thailand, through Bolikhamxay in central Laos, to the Cầu Treo border gate in Việt Nam’s central province Hà Tĩnh to just over 200km, compared to more than 350 km previously, creating the shortest and most convenient route for transporting goods from Thailand to Việt Nam.The project is expected to open up new opportunities for economic development, trade, investment and tourism for the two border provinces of Bolikhamxay and Buengkan, and the wider Greater Mekong Sub-region (GMS), which includes Việt Nam, Cambodia, Myanmar, and China’s Yunnan and Guangxi provinces.The fifth bridge continues a series of Laos–Thailand transport cooperation projects following four friendship bridges already in operation, and is expected to further deepen traditional friendship and comprehensive cooperation between Laos and Thailand while enhancing connectivity with Việt Nam, contributing to a more dynamic and integrated Mekong sub-region. — VNA/VNS

The 1,350m bridge significantly shortens the distance from Buengkan in northeastern Thailand, through Bolikhamxay in central Laos, to the Cầu Treo border gate in Việt Nam’s central Hà&nbsp;Tĩnh Province to just over 200km.

New bridge inaugurated to boost Laos–Thailand–Việt Nam trade connectivity

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/19/473042_5353999215110671_vn3jpg.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Delegates at the signing ceremony. — VNA/VNS Photos</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — The Digital Content and Communications Centre (VNA Media) under the Vietnam News Agency and GOADS Media Technology Company, part of VRI Media Group, on Friday signed a strategic cooperation agreement to deploy an innovative communications model known as the “Mobile digital news station”.The partnership marks a new phase in the distribution of official information in Việt Nam.Under the agreement, daily updated multimedia news produced by VNA Media will be displayed across GOADS’ LedBike network, including smart LED screens mounted on ride-hailing motorbikes.Designed to meet the fast and reliable information needs of busy urban residents, the model offers a new communications channel while also enabling content providers to measure effectiveness and manage campaigns, allowing strategies to be evaluated and adjusted more flexibly and efficiently.Addressing the signing ceremony, Lê Xuân Thành, Director of VNA Media, said the cooperation represented an important step in the Vietnam News Agency’s digital transformation.He said that the initiative takes journalism beyond traditional formats, using mobile platforms to turn city streets into a large-scale multimedia information distribution channel, with the aim of ensuring public access to official news and contributing to a transparent information society.Việt Nam currently has around 75 million motorbikes in circulation, including nearly one million ride-hailing vehicles. Given the country’s traffic characteristics, the model is seen as having strong potential for expansion.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/19/473043_5354000331089837_Picture2.png" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Mobile digital news station</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Nguyễn Văn Hưng, General Director of GOADS Media, said the LedBike system, with its flexible mobility and high-definition LED displays, was evolving from an advertising platform into mobile newspapers delivering timely and authoritative news from VNA Media directly to the public.He said the initiative was a combination of digital out-of-home technology and social communication responsibility.The “Mobile digital news station” is set to come into operation immediately after the signing of the agreement, creating a new and effective information channel in major cities. The partners aim to deploy more than five thousand vehicles by 2026 and reach at least thirty thousand by 2030 in Hà Nội, HCM City, and other urban areas. — VNS

VNA Media and GOADS Media on December 19 signed a strategic cooperation agreement to roll out a mobile digital news model, aiming to expand access to official information through smart LED screens mounted on ride-hailing motorbikes.

VNA Media, GOADS Media launch mobile digital news 

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/19/473044_5354006753273085_vna_potal_pho_thu_tuong_pham_thi_thanh_tra_tham_chuc_mung_toa_giam_muc_bac_ninh_nhan_le_giang_sinh_2025_8482866.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà (left) presents flowers to Bắc Ninh Diocese during her pre-Christmas visit on&nbsp;Friday. — VNA/VNS Photo&nbsp;Thái Hùng</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>BẮC NINH — Deputy Prime Minister Phạm Thị Thanh Trà&nbsp;visited and extended Christmas greetings to Bắc Ninh Diocese in the northern province of Bắc Ninh on Friday.Deputy PM Trà&nbsp;updated the diocese on Vietnam’s socio-economic progress, stressing that despite challenges this year, the macro-economy has remained stable with growth rates outperforming global and regional peers. She noted that political security and social order have been preserved, national defence strengthened, and external relations expanded, further elevating Việt Nam’s international standing.She pointed to key policies issued by the Party, State and Government, including the reorganisation of administrative units and the rollout of a streamlined two-tier local administration model designed to operate more efficiently, stay closer to the people, and better address their needs. These accomplishments, she said, were partly thanks to the active involvement of the Catholic community, including Bishop Đỗ&nbsp;Quang Khang, clergy and followers in Bắc Ninh Diocese, who have collaborated closely with local authorities and mass organisations to promote adherence to the Party's guidelines and the State' laws.Reaffirming the Party's and the State’s consistent policy of respecting and ensuring the right to freedom of belief and religion, Trà&nbsp;expressed her hope that Bắc Ninh Diocese, along with its priests, dignitaries, and followers, will continue fostering unity, upholding traditions, and spreading these values throughout the community to support a peaceful life for all, including religious followers.For his part, Bishop Khang confirmed the diocese’s commitment to encouraging Catholic followers to strictly follow the Party's guidelines, the State's policies and laws, as well as local regulations, while working alongside authorities and people from all walks of life to build a stronger and more prosperous homeland. — VNA/VNS&nbsp;

Bắc Ninh Diocese is committed to encouraging Catholic followers to strictly follow the Party's guidelines, the State's policies and laws, as well as local regulations, while working alongside authorities and people from all walks of life to build a stronger and more prosperous homeland.

Deputy PM pays pre-Christmas visit to Bắc Ninh Diocese

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/19/473056_5354095898019236_23.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Naval Region 4 Command safely transfers 52 fishermen to Song Tử&nbsp;Tây island.&nbsp;— Photo&nbsp;qdnd.vn</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>KHÁNH HÒA — The Naval Region 4 Command reported on Friday that it had coordinated efforts to safely bring 52 fishermen from a distressed fishing vessel to Song Tử&nbsp;Tây&nbsp;island in the Trường Sa special zone.The vessel, captained by Huỳnh Văn Hậu from Núi Thành Commune, Đà Nẵng&nbsp;City, departed An Hoa Port on November 11 to operate in the Trường Sa fishing grounds.On December 17, while restarting the engine to pick up fishermen and basket boats operating nearby, smoke suddenly billowed from the engine room, followed by a fire.Despite urgent efforts to extinguish the blaze, strong winds and a large volume of fuel in the engine compartment caused the fire to spread rapidly. At the time of the incident, five fishermen were on board the vessel, while the remaining 47 were fishing from basket boats. By around 2a.m. the same day, the fire had engulfed the entire cabin, forcing those on board to escape by lowering a basket boat into the sea.At 9am&nbsp;on December 17, the captain managed to contact fishing vessel No. 90779-TS from Đắk Lắk Province, which rescued all 52 fishermen and brought them safely aboard.At 7am&nbsp;on December 18, Coast Guard vessel KN364 was dispatched to transfer the fishermen to Song Tử&nbsp;Tây island. Officers and soldiers of Brigade 146 under the Naval Region 4 Command received the fishermen, arranged accommodation, conducted medical examinations, provided medicines, and supplied essential necessities.All 52 fishermen are currently in stable physical and mental condition. — VNA/VNS

The Naval Region 4 Command reported on Friday that it had coordinated efforts to safely bring 52 fishermen from a distressed fishing vessel to Song Tử&nbsp;Tây&nbsp;island in the Trường Sa special zone.

Naval region 4 safely brings 52 fishermen to Song Tử Tây island

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/12/12202512175702_R6VA1082.JPG" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Nearly 500 students, from medical and pharmaceutical universities, the Việt Nam Youth Academy and other institutions, attend the event in Hà Nội on Friday.&nbsp;— Photo courtesy of the organiser</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — Students in Hà Nội have taken part in a pilot project on rabies prevention and sustainable economic development by gradually transforming dog and cat meat trade activities in selected wards of the capital.The event was jointly organised by Thanh Niên Magazine, the Soi Dog Foundation and the Vietnam Social and Behaviour Change Communication for Sustainable Development Company (SBCC Vietnam) on Friday.It brought together nearly 500 students from medical and pharmaceutical universities, the Việt Nam Youth Academy and other institutions, along with experts in veterinary medicine, public health, and behaviour change communication.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/12/12202512180821_thang.JPG" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Journalist Nguyễn Toàn Thắng, Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Niên Magazine, speaks at the event. — Photo courtesy of the organiser</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Speaking at the event, Journalist Nguyễn Toàn Thắng, Editor-in-Chief of Thanh Niên (Young People) Magazine, said: "Young people have always been a pioneering force in social movements, especially in issues related to community health and sustainable development. This event not only helps students raise awareness about public health but also creates a foundation for them to promote social responsibility and apply professional knowledge to solving practical community problems."The project aims to mobilise student participation, drawing on a dynamic and creative young generation to help implement the pilot model in selected wards of Hà Nội. It forms part of the city’s efforts to raise community awareness about rabies and zoonotic diseases, especially the critical link between the dog and cat meat trade and rabies, while creating opportunities for students to contribute directly to national targets.It also seeks to promote Hà Nội's development as a civilised city with international integration, serving as a safe and animal-friendly tourist destination, and to create opportunities for Vietnamese students to connect with international experts in animal welfare and public health.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/12/12202512180644_sv.JPG" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Participating students will be trained to become ambassadors capable of advocating for and educating communities about rabies prevention. — Photo courtesy of the organiser</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Participating students will be trained to become ambassadors capable of advocating for and educating communities about rabies prevention, supporting the national goal of eliminating human deaths from rabies in Việt Nam by 2030.At the event, health experts analysed the chain of rabies virus transmission and disease-causing risks in dog and cat meat trading activities, from transportation and slaughter to processing and consumption. Each stage poses a high risk of exposure, not only for those directly involved but also for surrounding communities.According to health experts, rabies causes between 75 and 100 human deaths each year in Việt Nam. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, zoonotic diseases have been increasingly considered a serious threat to community health. The trade, transportation and slaughter of dogs and cats not only increase the risk of rabies transmission but can also lead to other dangerous infectious diseases such as parasitic infections, E.coli, Salmonella, Campylobacter and various other parasitic diseases.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/12/12202512180234_soidog.JPG" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Faizan Jali, Senior Manager of Soi Dog Foundation, speaks at the event. — Photo courtesy of the organiser speaks at the event. — Photo courtesy of the organiser</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Rahul Sehgal, International Communications Director of the Soi Dog Foundation, highlighted the role of students in raising awareness about the connection between the dog and cat meat trade and disease risks to the community.“Based on successful experiences in Thailand and other countries in the region, we believe that when equipped with adequate knowledge and effective communication methods, students become a pioneering force driving change. The active participation of young people is key to achieving the goal of Việt Nam has no human deaths from rabies by 2030 and building a safer, more civilised Hà Nội," said Sehgal.The programme focused on equipping students with in-depth knowledge of public health and communication skills for behaviour change in communities. Students were provided with specific guidance to become project ambassadors, implementing advocacy activities in communities and on social media.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/12/12/12202512175531_Duyen.JPG" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Ms Bùi Thị Duyên, Director of SBCC Vietnam, speaks at the event. — Photo courtesy of the organiser</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Bùi Thị Duyên, Director of SBCC Vietnam, emphasised: "Changing community behaviour is not just about providing information, but the art of creating understanding, empathy, and action. We believe that when equipped with proper behaviour change communication methods, each student not only spreads knowledge but also inspires and motivates people to voluntarily change. This is the key to building a safe and civilised Hà Nội - sustainable change stems from the awareness and trust of the community itself."By the end of the programme, students were assigned specific tasks with action plans, including organising community discussions, creating content for social media and building ambassador networks at schools and in localities. — VNS

Students in Hà Nội have participated in a pilot project on rabies prevention and sustainable economic development by gradually transforming the dog and cat meat trade activities in selected wards of Hà Nội.

Students become ambassadors in rabies prevention and reducing the dog and cat meat trade in Hà Nội

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/12/471187_5347841557599973_vna_potal_san_bay_tan_son_nhat_dong_nghet_ngay_cuoi_nam_7825200.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>A check-in counter at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport, HCM City. — VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam currently has a total of 28 aircraft grounded due to engine shortages, according to Tạ Minh Trọng, head of the Flight Safety Standards Division under the Civil Aviation Authority of Việt Nam (CAAV).The grounded aircraft are 24 A321NEOs, three A350s and one A320CEO, accounting for 13.1 per cent of the commercial fleet (28 out of 213 aircraft).The number of grounded aircraft is five fewer compared to the same period in 2024.The groundings are due to global recall and repair requirements from engine manufacturer Pratt &amp; Whitney (PW).The recall and maintenance needs affect many airlines not only in Việt Nam but also worldwide.The total number of aircraft registered under Vietnamese nationality as of December 11, 2025, stands at 262 aircraft including 235 fixed-wing aircrafts and 27 helicopters.Of these, 213 aircraft are operated for commercial aviation, while 49 aircraft with 22 airplanes and 27 helicopters are used in general aviation.According to Trọng, Vietnamese airlines currently operate nearly 50 domestic routes connecting Hà Nội, HCM City, and 20 airports nationwide.They also operate 113 international routes to 24 countries and territories, while foreign carriers from 30 countries and territories operate 142 regular international routes to Việt Nam.According to CAAV, international air passengers are estimated at 46.9 million this year, up 13.3 per cent from 2024.Vietnamese airlines carried 19.4 million international passengers, up 5.2 per cent year-on-year and accounting for 41.4 per cent of total international passengers.They also transported 36.6 million domestic passengers, up 7.5 per cent from 2024.Trọng said: “In 2025, Vietnamese airlines continue to record growth, with total passenger volume rising 6.7 per cent and cargo volume increasing 4.6 per cent compared with 2024.”CAAV has set targets for the air transport sector to reach 95 million passengers and 1.6 million tonnes of cargo in 2026. — VNS

Vietnamese airlines currently operate nearly 50 domestic routes connecting Hà Nội, HCM City and 20 airports nationwide.

28 aircraft grounded due to engine shortages

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/12/471168_5347821685661082_483103172_665384472657042_4472410890929534808_n.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Harvested grape clusters at the 'Ông Ngoại Chớp'&nbsp;vineyard in Đan Phượng Commune, Hà Nội. Photos courtesy of Ông Ngoại Chớp and Tuệ&nbsp;Viên Organic Farm.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Khánh LinhHÀ NỘI — Facing rapid urbanisation and a shrinking agricultural land base, Hà Nội is redefining its approach to agriculture.Moving away from purely high-output farming, the capital city is embracing multi-value agriculture, closely integrated with urban planning, eco-tourism&nbsp;and environmental protection, aiming for a sustainable, green agricultural model that reflects Hà Nội’s unique identity.Today, agriculture in Hà Nội is not just about producing food. It also provides green spaces, tourist attractions, experiential learning, and a living showcase of the city’s cultural heritage.This innovative approach demonstrates that even amid a bustling urban centre, agriculture can thrive, remain productive and help shape a distinct identity: a green, clean, and vibrant capital.Small in size, big in valueNguyễn Hữu Vinh, a farmer in Đan Phượng Commune, is pruning the vines in his 1,000 square metres of Hạ Đen grape garden. Vinh, owner of the 'Ông Ngoại Chớp' vineyard, recently completed his second grape harvest of the year.Due to complex weather patterns, he harvested only 300kg of grapes, earning VNĐ45 million (US1,710), compared to 1 tonne in previous seasons, which brought in VNĐ150 million ($5,702).<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/12/471174_5347823794244574_484793527_665377989324357_5853519178183588148_n.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The Hạ&nbsp;Đen grape vineyard in Đan Phượng Commune&nbsp;has become an eco-tourism destination for many Hà Nội residents.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Last month, Vinh’s vineyard attracted numerous visitors who came to take photos as well as buy grapes. Beyond cultivation, he also offers eco-tourism experiences for guests.His vineyard, along with others in Đan Phượng, has become a popular weekend destination for Hà Nội residents.“The dual income from green farming and tourism provides a more stable revenue for my family,” Vinh said.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/12/471176_5347825050740341_585906703_858260356702785_7717609061005508411_n.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Open vineyards welcoming visitors, generating dual income for local farmers in the commune.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Combining grape cultivation with visitor experiences creates a 'double benefit' for local farmers. It ensures a reliable market as visitors purchase directly from the farm, reducing transportation costs and labour.This model also leverages social media to promote produce, enhance visual appeal, and boost eco-tourism.“When the grapes start ripen, I post the updates on social media groups, and interested visitors would come automatically," Vinh said."They like buying directly from the vineyard, and seeing how the grapes are grown and cared for. This gives them reassurance about the quality of the product.”<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/12/471179_5347827544373337_591061150_1241479804693464_8531748090000392029_n.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Children learn how to grow green vegetables at Tuệ&nbsp;Viên Organic Farm in Long Biên Ward.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>In Long Biên Ward, Tuệ Viên Organic Farm exemplifies the trend of 'agriculture combined with experiential tourism'. Covering over two hectares, the farm uses closed-loop organic cultivation, creating a balanced ecosystem, fertile soil and significantly lower pest levels.Nguyễn Thanh Phương, the farm’s business manager, said: “As urban demand for green living grows, we offer hands-on experiences. Each month, dozens of school groups and families visit to learn how to plant and harvest vegetables.”Visitors not only participate in harvesting but also gain a first-hand insight into planting techniques, care for new plant varieties and the value of clean produce and the effort behind it.In addition to supplying approximately five tonnes of organic vegetables per month to Hà Nội’s markets, Tuệ Viên serves as a research site for students and international organisations. Recently, its 'I am Herbs' project launched a line of herbal-based personal care and cleaning products, expanding the ecological value of organic farming.Hà Nội’s Deputy Director of Agriculture and Rural Development Tạ Văn Tường said the city has shifted from traditional farming to green, circular agriculture, catering to consumers who demand safety and traceability.Today, Hà Nội hosts 406 high-tech agricultural models, contributing around 40 per cent of the city’s total agricultural output.Multi-value agricultureWith rising demand for clean food and the growth of eco-tourism, combining agriculture with tourism has become a key strength. Farm visits, hands-on farming experiences and local food tasting create a circular value chain of 'planting-harvesting-experiencing'&nbsp;for visitors.However, developing circular agriculture in Hà Nội faces challenges, namely small-scale production, limited waste treatment technology, high costs and insufficient incentives to attract businesses.<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/12/471180_5347828057178054_502450605_1092773189564127_4246980685604657279_n.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Visitors experience planting and caring of new crops, gaining an&nbsp;insight into the value of organic&nbsp;produce.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>Vice Chairman of Hà Nội’s People’s Committee Nguyễn Mạnh Quyền emphasised that the city aims to develop agriculture as a 'high-quality living space', integrating landscape, ecology and green experiences to shape the capital’s sustainable lifestyle.Under new planning, Hà Nội will establish seven specialty rice-growing zones (each 200 to 500 hectares) for research and high-quality seed development. Less productive rice areas will be converted to fruit trees, flowers, ornamental plants and urban greenery.To promote investment and cooperation in urban eco-agriculture, the Hà Nội Center for Investment Promotion and Enterprise Support (SCE) teamed up with the Việt Nam Organic Agriculture Association to host a forum on sustainable agriculture.SCE Director Ngô Minh Toàn stressed that green transition, eco-organic agriculture and technological applications are strategic priorities, with collaboration among government, scientists, businesses&nbsp;and farmers driving sustainable agricultural development.Phạm Thi Hạnh Thơ, Deputy Director of the Centre for Agricultural Systems Research and Development, noted that combining agriculture with eco-tourism and culinary culture is a sustainable approach, particularly for smallholder farmers. Visitors can actively participate in planting and harvesting while learning about local culture, creating stable income opportunities and nature experiences for communities.Still, the challenge is scaling these models sustainably and ensuring they truly spread beyond pilot projects.Mai Văn Trịnh, Director of the Institute of Agricultural Environment, points out that Hà Nội lacks spaces for residents, especially children, to engage with nature and hands-on farming.Some households have redesigned their entire farms as open experiential tourism sites, allowing people to participate directly in planting, caring, and harvesting, fostering appreciation for agriculture and the environment.With a firm commitment to green, ecological, circular agriculture and collaboration among businesses, scientists, and farmers, Hà Nội is shaping a multi-value urban agricultural ecosystem: modern yet close to nature, small in scale but rich in value, contributing to a green, clean and liveable capital. — VNS

Today, agriculture in Hà Nội is not just about producing food. It also provides green spaces, tourist attractions, experiential learning and a living showcase of the city’s cultural heritage.

Hà Nội transitions to multi-value agriculture creating sustainable growth

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/5/469477_14.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The three South Korean&nbsp;fugitives under custody.&nbsp;&nbsp;— Photo from the police</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>ĐÀ NẴNG — Police in central Việt Nam have arrested three nationals from the Republic of Korea who are&nbsp;accused of running a cross-border romance-scam network that used deepfake technology and allegedly trafficked victims into forced online fraud schemes.According to a statement from the police on Friday, the&nbsp;three men – Choi Minsu, 26,&nbsp;Choi Jinwoo, 25,&nbsp;and Seo Jaeseok, 28 – were detained at a hotel in Đà Nẵng City late November after fleeing Cambodia, where they are suspected of operating a scam hub in the border town of Bavet in Cambodia.Interpol had issued Red Notices for all three at RoK’s request on charges of fraud, organised crime and human trafficking.Vietnamese police said the group used deepfake technology to pose as women and establish romantic contact with male victims online.Once trust was built, the victims were encouraged to sign up for paid travel missions&nbsp;with promises of free flights, accommodation and reimbursement after completion.The men then coaxed victims to travel to Việt Nam or Thailand before persuading them to cross into Cambodia.Upon arrival, the victims’ passports were confiscated and they were detained and forced to memorise scripted scam pitches used in online fraud operations.Authorities estimate the network scammed roughly US$1 million between August and December 2024.The three suspects crossed illegally into Việt Nam in mid-October 2025 and went into hiding.Đà Nẵng's police, working with the Ministry of Public Security, tracked them to a hotel in the city’s An Hải Ward and made the arrests on October 28.The men have since been handed over to RoK authorities for extradition, police said. — VNS

Authorities say the trio scammed more than US$1 million and forced victims into online fraud operations in Cambodia.

Việt Nam arrests three Republic of Korea men linked to deepfake romance-scam ring

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image image-style-align-center"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/5/469457_Phi%C3%AAn%20th%E1%BA%A3o%20lu%E1%BA%ADn%201.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Participants at the&nbsp;2025 National Annual Green Tourism Forum in&nbsp;the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng.— Photo courtesy of the Swiss Tourism for Sustainable Development project.</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>LÂM ĐỒNG — Green tourism is no longer a matter of choice but a vital imperative for action and long-term development as Việt Nam’s tourism sector confronts mounting challenges. The threats posed by climate change, environmental pollution at certain destinations and growing pressure from overcrowding are sounding the alarm over the need for sustainable growth and a balance between effectively using tourism resources, protecting the environment and enhancing destination competitiveness.Nguyễn Trùng Khánh, Director-General of the Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism, delivered this message at the 2025 National Annual Green Tourism Forum held in the Central Highlands province of Lâm Đồng.The two-day forum was jointly organised by the Việt Nam National Administration of Tourism, the local Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism and the Swiss Tourism for Sustainable Development in Vietnam (ST4SD) Project, and wrapped up on Friday.Khánh said green tourism is neither a slogan nor a passing trend. It represents a comprehensive development mindset, a guiding philosophy for action and a long-term process requiring broad awareness and the participation of the whole society.“It demands changes in how resources are exploited, how tourism services are delivered and how tourism consumption habits are shaped, while improving overall tourism governance,” he said.Above all, he stressed, it requires raising awareness and strengthening the sense of responsibility among businesses, travellers and local communities.He called on delegates to engage in candid discussions on the proposed Action Framework for Green Tourism Development in Việt Nam, which is designed to underpin efforts to advance green tourism in the coming period. He urged participants to make firm and practical commitments to ensure sustainable and responsible growth of the country’s tourism industry.“Every contribution made at the forum is a building block in constructing the pathway for green tourism in Việt Nam,” he added.The forum forms part of efforts to implement the National Strategy and National Action Plan on Green Growth for 2021-30, with a vision to 2050. It also supports the implementation of key directives issued by the Government and the Prime Minister to secure growth targets across sectors, including tourism, notably Government Resolution No. 82/NQ-CP on accelerating effective and sustainable tourism recovery and development, and Directive No. 08/CT-TTg of February 2024 on comprehensive, rapid and sustainable tourism development.This is the first annual forum of its kind, aimed at raising awareness and promoting strong, proactive engagement from authorities at all levels, tourism stakeholders and local communities in practising green tourism. It seeks to drive tangible shifts from awareness to action, reshape the image of Vietnamese tourism in line with market demand and global trends and ultimately enhance Việt Nam’s competitiveness on the world tourism map.The forum features two core activities: field surveys and studies of selected green tourism models in the province, and plenary discussions with the participation of more than 100 delegates, including leaders of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, senior officials from provincial Departments of Tourism and Departments of Culture, Sports and Tourism, tourism associations and businesses, training institutions, researchers, policy experts and Swiss specialists.— VNS

Green tourism represents a comprehensive development mindset, a guiding philosophy for action, and a long-term process requiring broad awareness and the participation of the entire society, Nguyễn Trùng Khánh, Director-General of the Việt Nam National Authority of Tourim said.

Green Tourism now a vital imperative for sustainable development

<figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/5/469510_5341879667321096_Ra%CC%82%CC%81t%20%C4%91o%CC%82ng%20ngu%CC%9Bo%CC%9B%CC%80i%20da%CC%82n%20Thanh%20Ho%CC%81a%20%C4%91e%CC%82%CC%81n%20kha%CC%81m%20su%CC%9B%CC%81c%20kho%CC%89e%20ta%CC%A3i%20su%CC%9B%CC%A3%20kie%CC%A3%CC%82n%20'So%CC%82%CC%81ng%20Kho%CC%89e%20Mo%CC%82%CC%83i%20Nga%CC%80y%202025'..JPG"></figure>Local residents&nbsp;arrived to register for complimentary health screenings. — Photos courtesy of ManulifeTHANH HÓA — Following its stop in Hải Phòng, the Manulife's&nbsp;"Healthy Living Every Day 2025"&nbsp;campaign&nbsp;continued in Thanh Hóa at the end of November, offering more than 1,000 free medical check-ups to local residents.The event is part of the "Choose Green for Health - For a Truly Healthy Việt Nam” initiative, organised by Manulife in collaboration with the Vietnam Young Physicians Association, with the goal of enhancing community awareness of digestive health.Crowds seek free medical servicesFrom early morning, long lines formed at the Hạc Thành Convention Centre as residents,&nbsp;including the elderly, veterans and a significant number of young adults aged 25 to 45,&nbsp;arrived to register for complimentary health screenings.Attendees received a comprehensive range of examinations such as general internal check-ups; blood sugar, lipid and uric acid tests; abdominal ultrasound; electrocardiogram; chest X-ray; bone density measurements; and ENT assessments. The programme also offered screening for Helicobacter pylori -&nbsp;a common cause of stomach-related illnesses -&nbsp;and recommended gastrointestinal cancer screening for individuals with abnormal symptoms.A key feature of this year’s event was the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the diagnostic process. Using questionnaire data and rapid test results, AI tools helped evaluate participants’ risk of non-communicable diseases and potential gastrointestinal cancers. In addition to diagnostic services, doctors provided guidance on nutrition and physical activity, and prescribed medications when necessary.<figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/5/469514_5341880447016988_Ngu%CC%9Bo%CC%9B%CC%80i%20da%CC%82n%20%C4%91u%CC%9Bo%CC%9B%CC%A3c%20thu%CC%9B%CC%A3c%20hie%CC%A3%CC%82n%20nhie%CC%82%CC%80u%20bu%CC%9Bo%CC%9B%CC%81c%20kha%CC%81m%20su%CC%9B%CC%81c%20kho%CC%89e%20%C4%91a%20da%CC%A3ng%20nhu%CC%9B%20xe%CC%81t%20nghie%CC%A3%CC%82m%20ma%CC%81u,%20chu%CC%A3p%20X-quang,%20%C4%91o%20%C4%91ie%CC%A3%CC%82n%20tim-.JPG"></figure>Many residents undergo blood tests during the event.Lê Thị Trang, permanent vice president of the Thanh Hóa Youth Union, said the programme offers local residents valuable access to high-quality healthcare services, particularly for workers who often lack the opportunity for regular check-ups.She noted that this year’s event also helps raise awareness among young people about digestive-related conditions, which are becoming increasingly common and require greater attention.Digestive disorders increasingly common among young adultsHealth experts at the event reported that a significant number of young participants were showing signs of digestive diseases, including H. pylori infections, gastritis, acid reflux and other gastrointestinal disorders.Đào Thị Hương, a doctor from&nbsp;Central Hospital 71, said many first-time visitors were unexpectedly diagnosed with H. pylori.“What is concerning is that most of them were unaware of the infection, unintentionally putting family members at risk through daily eating habits,” she said.She noted that more people under the age of 40 required thorough screening due to the potential for serious complications. According to Hương, hectic work schedules, skipped meals, processed foods, lack of sleep and shift work are major factors straining the digestive health of young adults.For many attendees, the programme served as an important alert.<figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/5/469515_5341881366156544_Nhie%CC%82%CC%80u%20ba%CC%A3n%20tre%CC%89%20tham%20gia%20kha%CC%81m%20su%CC%9B%CC%81c%20kho%CC%89e%20ta%CC%A3i%20su%CC%9B%CC%A3%20kie%CC%A3%CC%82n%20'So%CC%82%CC%81ng%20Kho%CC%89e%20Mo%CC%82%CC%83i%20Nga%CC%80y%202025'..jpg"></figure>A young man has his blood pressure checked at the&nbsp;event.Phan Thị Hạnh of Sầm Sơn Ward, who tested positive for H. pylori, said she often experienced mild bloating and stomach discomfort but assumed it was due to eating something unsuitable.“The doctor recommended an endoscopy to check for ulcer risks. Without this programme, I probably would have continued ignoring my symptoms,” she said.Early screening remains keyData collected at the campaign&nbsp;points to a broader trend: young Vietnamese are increasingly affected by digestive issues linked to fast-paced, industrialised lifestyles. Early detection remains the most effective way to prevent complications.<figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/12/5/469516_5341882800405132_Ngu%CC%9Bo%CC%9B%CC%80i%20da%CC%82n%20%C4%91u%CC%9Bo%CC%9B%CC%A3c%20pha%CC%81t%20thuo%CC%82%CC%81c%20mie%CC%82%CC%83n%20phi%CC%81%20theo%20%C4%91o%CC%9Bn%20cu%CC%89a%20ba%CC%81c%20si%CC%83%20ta%CC%A3i%20chu%CC%9Bo%CC%9Bng%20tri%CC%80nh..JPG"></figure>In addition to diagnostic services, doctors provided guidance on nutrition and physical activity, and prescribed medications when necessary.The "Healthy Living Every Day 2025" compaign&nbsp;offers communities access to modern medical services close to home, while promoting proactive healthcare habits. Thanh Hóa is the second stop in the national series, following Hải Phòng, with upcoming events planned for Hà Nội and HCM City.With a long-term commitment to community health, Manulife and the Vietnam Young Physicians Association plan to continue expanding free medical screening initiatives, applying technology to health assessments and encouraging early check-up habits for a healthier population.&nbsp;— VNS<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td>As life expectancy rises, many still face chronic illness in old age. Manulife is advancing global initiatives to improve community health, developing solutions that help people stay healthier for longer while strengthening financial wellbeing across life stages.Recently, Manulife launched the&nbsp;Longevity Institute, a global platform to drive action that helps people live longer, healthier, and more financially secure lives, backed by a C$350 million commitment through 2030.In Việt Nam, the “Choose Green for Health” campaign is part of this vision, helping young people build awareness of digestive health and establish healthy living foundations early in life. — VNS</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

The event is part of the "Choose Green for Health - For a Truly Healthy Việt Nam” initiative, organised by Manulife in collaboration with the Vietnam Young Physicians Association, with the goal of enhancing community awareness of digestive health

Digestive disorders on the rise among young people, Thanh Hóa health campaign finds

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/11/28/467861_yeo.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Yeo Sungjin is suspected of fraud. Photo courtesy of the Khánh Hoà Police</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>KHÁNH HÒA — An alleged transnational fraud and human trafficking kingpin has been arrested in Khánh Hòa Province fewer than eight months after he was placed under a wanted order by a South Korean court and an Interpol Red Notice was issued for him as an especially dangerous offender.On November 21, Khánh Hòa Provincial Police apprehended Yeo Sungjin, 37, a South Korean national, while he was hiding in a luxury apartment within the Mường Thanh Viễn Triều apartment–hotel complex in Bắc Nha Trang Ward.According to Interpol Red Notice A-4658/4-2025 requested by South Korea, Yeo was one of the key executives of a large romance scam and human trafficking ring operating out of a criminal compound in Bavet, Cambodia, near the Vietnamese border.From August 2024 to February 2025, under Yeo’s direct command, a group of around 60 people used deepfake technology to create large numbers of fake social media accounts for attractive women, targeting men in multiple Asian countries.The organisation operated by building romantic trust and luring victims into transferring money via fake travel websites, promising full refunds along with free flights and hotel stays, purportedly for trips together.In that period alone, the ring allegedly defrauded victims of at least US$1million.Defrauding money was only the first step. Many victims, after being coaxed into coming to Việt Nam to meet their purported partner, were allegedly taken by Yeo or his accomplices and smuggled across the border into Cambodia.In the notorious criminal compounds in Bavet, their passports were confiscated, they were held in confinement, assaulted and forced to continue scamming others; those who resisted were brutally beaten or sold to other criminal groups.For these alleged acts, Yeo has been charged in South Korea with three particularly serious offences: fraud, participation in a structured criminal organisation, and human trafficking.After part of the ring was dismantled earlier this year, Yeo fled Cambodia, moving clandestinely through the Golden Triangle region before illegally entering Việt Nam to continue evading arrest.At the time of his arrest, Yeo’s red notice had not yet appeared in the international database of wanted criminals accessible in Việt Nam.However, through stringent monitoring of foreign nationals and heightened vigilance, the Immigration Management Division of Khánh Hòa Police detected that Yeo was residing illegally in the Mường Thanh Viễn Triều apartment.During a unit inspection, he was unable to present any identity documents and displayed numerous suspicious signs. Through specialised investigative measures, officers confirmed he was the subject of the urgent Interpol Red Notice.On the same day, the provincial police swiftly completed case documentation, executed an emergency custody order and coordinated with the Ministry of Public Security's Department of Foreign Affairs to request official verification from the South Korean side via the Interpol National Central Bureau in South Korea, preparing legal procedures for his expulsion from Việt Nam.Khánh Hòa Police have escorted Yeo to Cam Ranh International Airport for a direct handover to South Korean police on the night of November 26, implementing extradition in accordance with Vietnamese law and existing mutual legal assistance agreements.In addition to handling Yeo, provincial authorities are expanding the investigation to clarify acts of 'Organising or brokering for others to exit, enter or stay in Việt Nam illegally' committed by individuals, organisations and lodging establishments that assisted or facilitated his evasion within the locality.&nbsp;— VNS<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/MediaUpload/Org/2025/11/28/11202528203801_z7265690521435_eb7ae880729afd04c-1764165073522.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>Suspect Yeo Sungjin (fifth from right) is handed over to South Korean police at Cam Ranh International Airport on the evening of November 26. The South Korean police has escorted Yeo on a flight to Seoul for further legal proceedings. — Photo from the police</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>

On November 21, Khánh Hòa Provincial Police apprehended Yeo Sungjin, 37, a South Korean national, while he was hiding in a luxury apartment within the Mường Thanh Viễn Triều apartment–hotel complex in Bắc Nha Trang Ward.

Alleged South Korean's human trafficking kingpin captured in Việt Nam

<figure class="table"><table><tbody><tr><td><figure class="image"><img src="https://image.vietnamnews.vn/uploadvnnews/Article/2025/11/28/467889_5335915278981855_vna-potal-thuc-day-hop-tac-giua-tong-ldld-viet-nam-va-lien-hiep-cong-doan-han-quoc-8439168.jpg" alt=""></figure></td></tr><tr><td>The VGCL delegation and officials of the Vietnamese Embassy in the RoK in a group photo. &nbsp;VNA/VNS Photo</td></tr></tbody></table></figure>SEOUL — A delegation of the Việt Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) led by its President Nguyễn Đình Khang is paying a working visit to the Republic of Korea (RoK) from Thursday&nbsp;to Saturday&nbsp;to enhance cooperation in labour and employment.During the trip, the delegation held discussions with the RoK’s National Labour Relations Commission (NLRC) to learn about procedures for handling labour disputes, labour mediation, and labour arbitration. They also had a meeting with the Korea Labour &amp; Employment Service (KLES) to explore its support for Vietnamese workers employed in the RoK, as well as for Korean enterprises investing in Việt Nam.On Friday, the delegation met with representatives from the Federation of Korean Trade Unions (FKTU) to exchange experiences in trade union activities and discuss ways to deepen cooperation between the VGCL and FKTU in the coming time.At these meetings, both sides commended the strong development of Việt Nam – RoK diplomatic relations and agreed on the need for closer coordination between the VGCL and Korean labour authorities.Strengthening support for workers and enterprises, and fostering harmonious labour relations were considered crucial to promoting the shared interests of all parties, especially against the backdrop of increasingly robust bilateral cooperation. Human resources exchange was highlighted as an important area requiring further attention.As part of their trip, the VGCL delegation also visited the Vietnamese Embassy in Seoul. On this occasion, Khang briefed the embassy on the outcomes of the visit and recent developments within the VGCL, particularly the ongoing restructuring of trade unions within the state apparatus.Vietnamese Ambassador to the RoK Vũ Hồ provided an overview of the progress in the two countries’ comprehensive strategic partnership, and updated the delegation on the situation of the Vietnamese community in the RoK.He noted that the community has been growing rapidly in both size and quality, with more than 350,000 Vietnamese currently living, working, and studying in the RoK. While they have made significant contributions to both countries, many also face challenges related to cultural differences, legal procedures, and language barriers.The ambassador stressed that the embassy has been working tirelessly to help Vietnamese nationals integrate into Korean society while preserving their cultural identity. — VNA/VNS

Both sides commended the strong development of Việt Nam – RoK diplomatic relations and agreed on the need for closer coordination between the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) and Korean labour authorities.

Việt Nam, RoK step up cooperation in labour, employment

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