(VOVWORLD) - In 2006, many white Thai ethnic people were displaced by the construction of the Son La hydropower project. The resettlement affected people whose livelihood depends on animal husbandry and farming. Dieu Chinh Hung, head of He hamlet has helped them get re-established.
(VOVWORLD) - The public health emergency caused by the new coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) motivated a chemistry teacher in the central province of Quang Tri to create an anti-bacterial hand wash, and distribute it to school staff and others.
(VOVWORLD) - Fisherman Bui Thanh Ninh, called Sau Ninh of the central province of Binh Dinh, owns dozens of fishing boats and earns more than 1 million USD per year. Sau Ninh was awarded the third-class Labor Order and honored as an outstanding farmer.
(VOVWORLD) - Mr. Le Ngoc Hoa, Secretary of Tan My Chanh commune’s Party Committee in Tien Giang province, is known as an exemplary Party member who is dedicated to the people and puts the people’s interests first. For 30 years, Mr. Hoa has made strong contributions to new rural development in his area.
(VOVWORLD) - The renewal process launched at the 6th National Party Congress in 1986 is now considered a breakthrough that considerably changed Vietnam’s economy. Party General Secretary Truong Chinh was the person who laid the foundation for the process.
(VOVWORLD) - After trying for more than 25 years, agricultural engineer Ho Quang Cua and his colleagues successfully cross-bred Vietnam's ST25 rice, named the world's best rice in last year’s ranking. The "father" of ST25 rice recently told reporters about his relentless effort to bring Vietnamese rice to the top position and his concerns about how to maintain this achievement.
(VOVWORLD) - A Vietnamese called Ho Van Lam is running a successful business in Udon Thani province, Thailand, which sells grilled fermented pork rolls. This Vietnamese specialty is included in the Thai royal menu and is popular with many Thai people.
(VOVWORLD) - 74-year-old A Hiet, a Catholic follower of the Xo Dang ethnic group in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum is a role model for studying and following President Ho Chi Minh’s moral example. He leads a good life in both secular and religious aspects.
(VOVWORLD) - Composer Nguyen Van Ty was well known in Vietnam for many great works, including Du Am (Echoes of Memories), Me yeu con (Mother’s love), Nguoi di xay ho Ke Go (Ke Go reservoir builders), and Vuot trung duong (Crossing the ocean). He passed away late last month at the age of 94.
(VOVWORLD) - 24-year-old track and field athlete Nguyen Thi Oanh shone at the recent 30th Southeast Asian Games in the Philippines, winning 3 gold medals. The tiny athlete surprised everyone by winning a gold in the 3,000 m steeplechase, setting a new SEA Games record.
