Stories from Phu Tho · Vietnam

Three people were seriously injured and are currently residing in Phu Tho district, Gia Lai province. Two seriously injured patients were transferred to Fujian University Hospital in Dak Lak, and one was transferred to Garai Provincial University Hospital for treatment.

Phu Tho province has implemented policies to foster economic and social development, maintain security, and strengthen national unity. These initiatives are driven by the contributions of its people.

Vietnamese President To Lam attended a solemn incense offering ceremony at the Hung Kings Temple in Phu Tho province. The event commemorated the Hung Kings, the legendary founders of Vietnam. Following the ceremony, President To Lam held a private meeting with local residents. He urged citizens to live honorably to the ancestors' merits and to contribute more effectively to national development. The ceremony was organized by the local Party and government authorities.

A 25-year-old man in Phu Tho was hospitalized at Viet Duc Friendship Hospital after two chopsticks were driven deep into his eye socket. Doctors used 3D imaging to locate the foreign objects, which were positioned near major carotid arteries. The surgical procedure lasted two hours to carefully remove the objects from the orbital area. Surgeons removed the object millimeter by millimeter to avoid life-threatening complications. The procedure required multiple medical units to coordinate the high-risk operation. A patient at 1.8 Military Central Hospital was diagnosed with left testicular atrophy caused by varicocele. The condition was discovered during a medical examination where ultrasound showed the left testicle was smaller than the right. Doctors warned that if left untreated, the condition poses risks to sperm quality and overall reproductive capacity.

Hanoi Tasko Auto Club won the Hung Vuong football championship final held yesterday in Phu Tho. The club defeated Duc Giang Lao Cai Chemical Club with a score of 3-0. This victory marks the first time in history that Hanoi Tasko Auto has secured the championship title. The club has also achieved promotion following this performance. Thousands of domestic and international athletes participated in 5km, 10km, and 21km races in Ho Chi Minh City. The event featured professional heat categories and coastal routes.

Tens of thousands of pilgrims and tourists gathered at the Hung Kings Temple on April 26, 2026. Families are utilizing the short holiday to visit these sites for entertainment and cultural education. Authorities report that the atmosphere remains lively and orderly. Visitors are frequenting major tourist sites including Thao Cam Vien, Dam Sen Cultural Park, and Suoi Tien Cultural Tourist Area. Thousands of pilgrims attended the Hung Kings Temple festival featuring various cultural activities. Organizers distributed 10,000 portions of rice to early attendees as part of the event. One attendee, Nguyen Thi Thanh from Tay Thanh ward, arrived at 5:00 AM to participate in the ceremony. Despite the high volume of visitors, the event remained orderly. The pilgrimage serves to strengthen community and national cohesion. This represents a 12% increase compared to last year's festival season.

Authorities in Chu Te Phu Tho have issued a strict ban on all unauthorized outdoor activities including trekking, camping, and spontaneous forest excursions. The decision follows several incidents of individuals entering Tam Dao mountains and streams without official permits. The move comes after 19-year-old student Nguyen Tuan Anh from Hanoi spent 36 hours lost in the Gioc Dich mountain area from April 19 to April 21. Local officials aim to prevent further unauthorized expeditions in the region. Authorities in Vinh Ninh have banned all unauthorized outdoor activities, including tracking and cabin stays, effective from April 19 to April 21. The crackdown targets spontaneous, unpermitted mountain climbing and trekking organized by individuals or groups.