Stories from Vietnam

Forest protection coverage in Vietnam has increased from 1.7 million hectares a decade ago to 7.43 million hectares currently. Local authorities are implementing policies to support community-based economic models to improve livelihoods and income. The management includes 1.2 million hectares at the commune level and approximately 2 million hectares managed by individual households. Nguyen Ba Ngai, General Secretary of the Vietnam Forest Association, noted that healthy forests receive higher payments while degraded forests receive less. Vietnam has approved Decision 208 regarding the multi-use development of forest ecosystems through 2030 with a vision toward 2050. The plan aims to integrate forest landscapes with tourism, including resorts and educational sites for students.

The Politburo has officially decided to establish the Central Theoretical Council for the 2026 term. The announcement was made during a conference led by the General Secretary to formalize the new council's formation.

Agricultural cooperatives in Bac Ninh Province are restructuring to increase value and sustainable development. The province has implemented policies to support cooperatives with infrastructure and brand building. Products such as black pepper and black peanuts are now linked to major supermarkets. These activities have resulted in annual profits exceeding 1 billion VND. Cooperative members and workers are earning a monthly income of 7 million VND. Nguyen Van Nghiep provided details on these economic results. Nguyện Văn Nghiệp noted the role of the cooperative in connecting businesses and ensuring product branding. Cooperatives in Bac Ninh province report average annual revenues of 700 to 800 million VND per unit. Member and worker incomes within these cooperatives are 1.2 to 1.3 times higher than those of non-cooperative households.

The 2026 Vietnam Specialty Coffee competition organizers announced results in Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak province. A total of 151 samples were evaluated, with those scoring 80 points or higher receiving specialty coffee certification. The selection process identified the top 10 products for the award.

The Vietnamese government has decided to establish a specialized economic zone in Hai Phong. The zone is intended to serve as a high-tech industrial center.

The Politburo has decided to establish the Central Theoretical Council for the new term. Nguyen Xuan Thang has been appointed as the Chairman of the Council for the 2026-2031 term. The General Secretary stated the council will serve as a hub for intellectual convergence and crystallization.

The Vietnamese government has decided to establish a specialized economic zone in Hai Phong. The zone is intended to serve as a high-tech industrial hub.

The Vietnamese government has decided to establish a special economic zone in Hai Phong. The zone is intended to serve as a high-tech industrial hub. This move aims to bolster the country's technological manufacturing capabilities.

A landslide occurred in the Hung Son commune of Da Nang, specifically near Phat Village. The incident involved a large volume of earth and rock falling onto a main transport route. Two people died, one at the scene and one at a hospital. Seven others sustained serious injuries, and several others were injured. Local authorities arrived at the scene to conduct an investigation and manage traffic flow. A car accident occurred yesterday in Thang Dien commune, Da Nang. The vehicle reportedly veered off the road at high speed.

President and General Secretary To Lam addressed national policies regarding elderly care and social welfare. He noted that party resolutions on healthcare, education, and public security have been implemented to improve living standards. The state has increased investments in public security and medical services for the elderly. These measures aim to integrate party decisions into daily life for the population.