Stories from Hanoi · Vietnam

Nguyen Xuan Thang has been appointed Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council for the 2026-2031 term. The Politburo decided to establish the new council during a recent conference.

The 16th National Assembly and People's Council elections for the 2026-2031 term have been successfully completed. The process involved the election of 21 provincial and municipal party secretaries to represent the assembly.

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is scheduled to participate in the European Political Union summit in Hanoi on April 4 and 5. Zelenskyy has already held discussions with Norwegian Prime Minister Jons Armsteder regarding increased air defense and energy support for Ukraine.

A discussion touched upon the historical context of rural life in Vietnam, noting that farmers constituted approximately 90% of the population during the Southern Giao Dynasty. At the time of Nangu Jiao Yun's birth, approximately 90% of Vietnam's population were farmers.

Over 8,000 motorcycles were active in border defense areas in northern Vietnam, with over 17,000 in Zone 3 and over 12,000 in Zone 4. During wartime, Thien Hoa mobilized 180,000 support personnel and transferred 11,000.

The Politburo has decided to establish a new term for the Central Theoretical Council. Nguyen Xuan Thang will serve as the Chairman of the Central Theoretical Council for the 2026-2031 term.

A group of children watching a modernized historical war drama expressed their feelings, noting that war is not a distant event but a human story of life, love, and sacrifice.

A food program aims to reduce costs by ensuring children receive food that meets biological value standards, with a frequency of one meal per week. This initiative is part of a national plan currently underway in various schools.

A single mother of a 4-year-old child has ended a 6-year relationship with a man who promised to marry her after his sons were settled. She stated he failed to provide an apology or clarity, leading to the decision to separate.

Rainfall and flooding are forecast across several regions, with some areas experiencing heavy downpours. Temperatures will range from 20 to 34 degrees Celsius.