Heartbreaking wounds from Agent Orange

The nation's struggles ended in a glorious victory and reunification. Yet behind that great triumph and the joy of independence there remain tragic, hidden corners.

Search for the missing

In support of the national ‘500 Days and Nights’ campaign, the Việt Nam National Archives Centre No. 3 has spent years developing databases and search tools for records of those who served in southern battlefields. It has also launched an online information system that enables the public, families, and government agencies to search for and verify information about fallen soldiers and their relatives.

Youth must adapt to population ageing: experts

Adapting to population ageing is not only the responsibility of State management agencies, but requires the participation of society as a whole, with young people playing a particularly important role.

The invisible tech powering our lives

We use smartphones, WiFi and GPS every day without giving much thought to what makes it all work. Behind these everyday technologies lies microwave engineering - an invisible force powering our connected world. As Việt Nam accelerates its science and technology ambitions, this field is set to play an increasingly important role in driving innovation and future industries.

Growing incomes, building futures

A programme funded by the Irish Government is helping ethnic minority women in northern and central Vietnam improve their incomes through training, low-interest loans and community support. Farmers in Phú Thọ Province share how the initiative has transformed their livelihoods and raised their hopes for the future.

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