Stories from Vietnam

Prisoners of war organized resistance in harsh captivity using various methods. These included refusing to reveal unit secrets and even capturing military police. Some POWs feared causing losses to their units.

Soldiers guarding the network were captured and imprisoned by the enemy in Bac Ninh province.

A farmer in Vietnam has reportedly earned $185 million per hectare.

A farmer in Son La province, Vietnam, has achieved a production yield of approximately 10 tons per hectare. This yield translates to an income of around 185 million Vietnamese Dong per hectare. Tran Van Hoang, vice chairman of the People's Committee of Long Phi commune, provided this information. Farmers in the border commune of Rong Phi, Son La province, have achieved income from plum orchards. This success provides a sustainable path for farmers and valuable experience for other regions. The farmers are now knowledgeable and control their market.

Early ripening plums are commanding prices several times higher than those in the main season. While main season plums sell for 15,000-20,000 VND per kilogram, early varieties can reach 60,000-80,000 VND. This price difference significantly increases family incomes, with one farmer reporting a harvest of approximately 10 tons of early plums. Farmers in Vietnam are achieving significantly higher incomes from early-ripening plums compared to the regular season. An output of approximately 10 tons is required for plums to reach the stage where they can bear fruit. A rare spice, available only in May, June, and July, is selling for 3 to 4 million Vietnamese Dong per kilogram. The yellow and white varieties are sought after, with one owner noting the larger, meatier type is particularly popular. This high price point indicates strong demand for the specialty product.

Amidst loss and chaos, children are finding hope through initiatives that help them recover. In a village, a young girl named Hai Ya stands amidst rubble where her home once stood. Her family and relatives are buried under the debris. Despite the devastation, small acts of kindness, such as animal therapy, are offering glimmers of hope to affected children.

Security experts note that lone actor threats are making protective measures more complex. This trend is particularly challenging for safeguarding critical targets due to the unpredictable nature of individuals acting alone. The Washington Post reported on this, referencing an incident involving Con Allen, who participated in a Noking protest in California with a group called The White Oaks.

A story describes an animal companion who is urged to remember certain things, regardless of what their father bestows upon them. The companion is also told to keep certain things to themselves. The boy uses his intelligence and creativity to deceive the father and wife multiple times. Despite initial anger, the father acknowledges the boy's intelligence. A Vietnamese fairy tale titled 'The Old Man and the Wife' was recounted, featuring a father seeking a clever husband for his daughter.

A Vietnamese broadcast discussed language creativity and its use in mass media. The speaker noted that while creativity is good, there should be limits. Combining written practice with creative language use can lead to youthful and creative language skills.

A festival in Vietnam is combining traditional rain-calling rituals with tourism activities. The event in Can Tho city includes offerings for good harvests and provides visitors with opportunities to explore local products. Attendees will receive a voucher worth 99,000 VND. In Đắk Lắk Province, amidst a severe dry season, the E.D. people are holding a rain prayer ceremony. This year's festival incorporates activities from the Southern Vietnam Folk Cake Festival, allowing visitors to explore Cần Thơ city. The company is offering a 99,000 VND voucher for attendees to try various cakes at the festival.