The boatman who braved the Gianh River of fire

Võ Xuân Khuể and ferry crews braved mines, bombs and aerial attacks to keep a vital North–South supply route open, their quiet courage helping sustain the flow that led to the Spring 1975 victory.

Việt Nam hands over more MIA remains to US

The remains were recovered during a recent joint Việt Nam–US excavation in central Huế city. On Wednesday, Vietnamese and US forensic specialists conducted a preliminary examination, indicating the remains may be linked to a missing US serviceman.

Việt Nam Red Cross launches 2026 Humanitarian Month

Humanitarian Month aims to connect agencies, organisations, businesses and communities in humanitarian activities, supporting vulnerable groups and people in difficult circumstances while strengthening sustainable social welfare.

Ginseng and medicinal herb farming zone proposed

Local Thaco Group has proposed a Master Plan on the development of Ngọc Linh ginseng conservation and hi-tech processing industry and a cultivation of forest canopy agro-forestry on an area of 4,600ha in Trà Linh and Trà Tập communes.

Two-tier local administration model runs smoothly: ministry

Deputy Director of the Ministry of Home Affairs’ Department of Local Government Nguyễn Thị Tú Thanh said the two-tier local administration model has run smoothly and effectively since July 2025 thanks to the Party Central Committee’s direction, the Government’s drastic governance, and the concerted efforts of the entire political system.

Base salary set to rise from July 1

Nguyễn Duy Cường, Deputy Director of the ministry's Department of Wage and Social Insurance, said the proposed adjustment had been developed in line with conclusions issued by the Politburo on the reform of salaries, pensions and social insurance benefits.

Exhibition marks Việt Nam-Russia space cooperation

An exhibition on the historic Soyuz 37 flight has opened in Hà Nội. It marks the 65th anniversary of the first human journey into space and the friendship between Việt Nam and Russia. The display highlights the story of Việt Nam’s first astronaut, Phạm Tuân, and the meaningful artifacts he carried into space. Through archival materials, the exhibition reflects on an important moment in Việt Nam’s scientific journey and aims to inspire younger generations to explore more in the future.

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