Stories from Vietnam

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.

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 digital and creative economy partnerships. This initiative aims to create new economic momentum for the region in 2026.

Hanoi recorded over 12 million visitor arrivals during the first quarter. The city currently operates 3,761 accommodation establishments providing more than 71,000 rooms. Average room occupancy rates reached nearly 70% in April, representing an increase compared to the same period last year. The local tourism sector includes nearly 2,000 international travel agencies and over 500 domestic agencies. Management of travel services and human resources remains a primary focus for regional authorities.

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. This move aims to bolster the region's technological manufacturing capabilities.

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 development follows recent government decisions regarding regional economic structuring.

VOH Ho Chi Minh City discussed patriotism among the Gen Z demographic. The western bus station is busy with tourists from nearby provinces. Traffic police are placing coastal alerts in high-traffic or accident-prone areas, not along entire routes. A poetry competition was held where participants were encouraged to follow rules and not cause arguments. The winner would receive a small sum from the organizer to compensate for household chores. The competition aimed to foster a sense of community and shared enjoyment of poetry. One poem read, 'As the flowers bloom, spring returns to the old,' which the village interpreted as a beautiful and profound verse. The broadcast discussed youth patriotism, referencing a poem by Du Fu titled 'Gift to Bai Ma Wang Biao'. The poem describes a poet in a place called Bai Ma Wang Biao.

A young boy in Hung Yen province, Vietnam, experienced severe psychological trauma after a near-drowning incident. The child was submerged for over two hours before being rescued and subsequently exhibited abnormal behaviors such as sleep disturbances and nightmares. Medical professionals said the critical need for mental health support for children immediately following traumatic events like disasters. The incident occurred when the boy fell into water while playing.

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 Politburo has officially decided to establish the Central Theoretical Council for the new term. The General Secretary announced the formation of the council during a recent conference. This new body is intended to guide political and theoretical development within the country. This leadership role is part of ongoing governance structures within the Vietnamese political system.

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.