Society

18/04/2025

UNESCO helps ensure cyberspace safety for Vietnamese women and children

(VOVWORLD) - As digital technologies become more embedded in daily life, women and girls face unique risks online, from cyberbullying and harassment to more serious threats such as exploitation and trafficking. Addressing these challenges requires coordinated efforts in education, policy, and technology. We talked to Justine Sass, Chief of the Section of Education for Inclusion and Gender Equality at UNESCO, on the sidelines of a recent international workshop in Hanoi, about ways to strengthen the digital resilience of women and girls in Vietnam and the organization's ongoing initiatives in this regard for Vietnam.

14/04/2025

Veterans on sacred quest for their lost brothers-in-arms

(VOVWORLD) - Though the war has long been over, many Vietnamese soldiers are still listed as missing in action and their remains have yet to be located or identified. In a heartfelt tribute to these war martyrs, many veterans continue to search for the remains of their comrades.

08/04/2025

Community tourism offers sustainable livelihoods for Lai Chau’s local ethnic minorities

(VOVWORLD) - A community tourism model in the northern mountain province of Lai Chau is creating sustainable livelihoods for local ethnic minorities, increasing their income and preserving and promoting their cultural values.

05/04/2025

IFAD helps Vietnam’s rural areas adapt to climate change, invest in green future

(VOVWORLD) - As Vietnam transitions to being a middle-income country, it faces reduced access to preferential financing. Innovative financial solutions, including one from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), have become essential. IFAD’s grants and loans support smallholder farmers and promote sustainable agricultural practices. VOV talked to Ambrosio N. Barros, IFAD’s Country Director in Vietnam, about the “Reduced Emissions through Climate-Smart Agroforestry” project whose funding was finalized by IFAD and the Vietnamese Government last month.

31/03/2025

Stronger homes, brighter futures for ethnic minorities in Lai Chau’s remote villages

(VOVWORLD) - Sin Ho border district in Lai Chau province is home to ethnic minority families who live in difficult circumstances. Thanks to the Party and State’s support, many of them have had their old, dilapidated house replaced by a new, solid house.

24/03/2025

From textbooks to tradition: Gia Lai boarding school’s holistic education model shines

(VOVWORLD) - Established in 2013 in an extremely disadvantaged area, the Phu Thien district Boarding Secondary School for Ethnic Minorities in Gia Lai province has been praised for its education quality and student support and has been recognized as meeting national standards.

17/03/2025

Youth Union digital technology teams promote digital transformation, IT application in Da Nang city

(VOVWORLD) - The Da Nang City Youth Union is implementing a “Market 4.0” cashless payment model to help small traders and consumers use IT to facilitate marketing and payment, thus stimulating sales and furthering Da Nang’s digital transformation.

10/03/2025

Veterans reflect on the victory that changed the course of Vietnam’s history

(VOVWORLD) - The Buon Ma Thuot victory on March 10, 1975, the opening battle of the Central Highlands operation, was a turning point for the General Offensive and Uprising of the Spring of 1975 which led to the victory of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign, the complete liberation of South Vietnam, and national reunification. 50 years on, the historic event remains vivid in the minds of witnesses.

03/03/2025

An Giang speeds up the removal of makeshift and dilapidated houses

(VOVWORLD) - An Giang province is part of a national program to remove makeshift and dilapidated houses, improve the lives of poor, near-poor, and disadvantaged households, and ensure social security.

27/02/2025

Long hours, high pressure, and unwavering dedication define ICU nurses

(VOVWORLD) - The nursing staff accounts for 70% of the workforce of hospitals. They are the medical workers who have the most frequent contact with patients and care for them. Despite the heavy workload, nurses remain dedicated to helping their patients recover as quickly as possible.