PM asks France to support Vietnam in preventing emerging infectious diseases

The PM proposed continuing technical assistance and choosing Việt Nam as one of the global research sites in the field of health in general and monitoring the status of epidemic models in particular, consulting on developing policies to meet the goal of ending HIV/AIDS and other epidemics in the country.

A leader of change

Đoàn Xuân Quý, in his dual role as Deputy Secretary and Village Chief of Đồng Tâm, has spared no efforts to empower people with knowledge and skills to improve their livelihood and lift them out of poverty.

Communities help build safe houses and restore forests

Sống Foundation has operated since 2013 providing technical assistance and funding to build safe houses for disadvantaged households in the areas affected by natural disasters and climate change to support residents to rebuild their lives after devastating catastrophes.

Woman helps former drug addicts find new life

Lim Thị Tường, the Party Secretary of Kẻ Nính Village reached out to those affected by HIV/AIDS, sharing and assisting them in regaining the confidence to fight against illness and poverty.

Việt Nam seeks to boost rural tourism

The Việt Nam National Authority of Tourism has established a webpage to help rural areas capitalise on their strengths in agriculture, culture, ecology, and craft villages, as well as enhance agriculture quality, improve local livelihoods, and bolster overall rural and agricultural tourism.

Volunteers help catch mosquitoes for malaria prevention

Three healthcare worker volunteers, sitting in different areas of the forest, rolled up their pantlegs and just waited. All the lights were turned off, in the darkness no one talked or moved; there was only the sound of mosquitoes buzzing continuously.

Ơ Đu ethnic group witnesses changes in resettlement village

After 17 years in their new settlement, they have experienced significant improvements in both material and spiritual well-being. The most remarkable change is their increased focus on agricultural and livestock development, and concerning the education of their children.

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