Society

A total of 148 sets of martyrs’ remains have been recovered after half a month of the second phase of a search and recovery operation at Le Thi Rieng Park in Hoa Hung ward, Ho Chi Minh City, according to the Ho Chi Minh City Military Command.

Strengthening the Vietnamese community’s role and voice in shaping fair migration policies, while enhancing the accountability of recruiting companies and labour brokers, is considered key to ensuring safe and sustainable labour migration to Germany.

This is the first time the event has been held in Europe, aiming to strengthen community ties, preserve cultural identity and foster love for the homeland among generations of Vietnamese people living abroad.

The Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology, in collaboration with the Centre for Buddhist Women’s Studies under the Viet Nam Buddhist Research Institute, organised a scientific conference entitled “Women in the preservation and promotion of national cultural values” in Ha Noi on October 31.

Ha Noi's fertility rate has remained below the replacement level in recent years, according to the municipal People's Committee. The total fertility rate stood at 1.88 children per woman in 2023, 1.86 in 2024 and 1.87 in 2025.

Digital skills are becoming an integral part of everyday life, from work and shopping to accessing essential services. As technology continues to evolve, lifelong learning increasingly begins with practical needs: learning how to use digital tools and independently accomplish everyday tasks.

The Viet Nam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre announced on October 31 that it has successfully rescued a crew member aboard the Japanese-flagged vessel DEMETER LEADER.

Ho Chi Minh City is implementing three urban railway lines and preparing to begin construction on five more, aiming to develop a network spanning 255 kilometres by 2030.

Lao Cai Province launched a 120-Day Campaign (from April 1 to July 31, 2026) in April 2026, with a firm determination to fulfil the assigned tasks. Despite its large area and complex terrain, Lao Cai has become one of the country’s leading localities in this work, thanks to a number of innovative approaches.

By stepping up economic diplomacy, expanding international cooperation and strengthening friendly relations with neighbouring localities across the border, Tay Ninh is gradually making effective use of its potential and advantages, mobilising external resources and creating a peaceful and stable environment for socio-economic development.

The aim of operating schools after mergers is not merely to stabilise their organisational structures but also to create new value. School managers need to adopt new management approaches, teachers should be able to maximise their capabilities, and links between education levels should be strengthened.

For families living on salaries, housing is always a major practical concern. After monthly rent come children’s school fees, food, transport, medical expenses and savings for the future. Moving home can mean changing schools, adjusting commutes and disrupting daily routines. A stable home therefore means more than shelter from the elements. It provides a foundation for people to work with peace of mind, care for their families and plan for the long term.

The documents of the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam set out the goal of building a modern education system on a par with regional and global standards, advancing international integration, and enhancing the quality of human resources, particularly highly skilled personnel. To translate this vision into practice, Politburo Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW calls for expanded cooperation with reputable universities and the promotion of joint training and research programmes.

Authorities are accelerating efforts to review records, verify information and locate mass graves of fallen soldiers under a 500-day campaign to search for, recover and identify the remains of martyrs.

Instead of requiring citizens and businesses to provide information and resubmit documents already held by state agencies, Gia Lai Province is gradually leveraging existing data to handle administrative procedures, thereby reducing paperwork, shortening processing times, and enhancing the accountability of public authorities in serving residents and enterprises.

The second Vietnamese Nom script course opened at Beijing Foreign Studies University on October 29. The eight-week course is being taught by Dr. Mai Thu Quynh, a foreign lecturer specialising in Vietnamese and a senior researcher at the Viet Nam Institute of Han-Nom Studies.

In response to the 2026 Action Month for Older People in Viet Nam, a wide range of meaningful activities have been organised nationwide for the month of October, ensuring practical and effective measures to meet the requirements and achieve the goals set by the Party and State in caring for older people and improving their quality of life.

Viet Nam’s Ministry of Public Security will send a men’s team to compete in the 2026 World Championship in Fire and Rescue Sport for the first time.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is gradually making its way into lecture halls, classrooms, and the daily work of educators, creating new requirements for the training and professional development of teachers.

In the small garden of veteran Do Duc Diu’s family in Quang Tri Province, twelve graves lie side by side, numbered 1 through 12. They are the final resting places of twelve children who passed away either at birth or after living for only a few brief years—victims of the lasting, devastating effects of Agent Orange.