Stories from Vietnam

Vietnam's military personnel are involved in various roles beyond combat readiness, including disaster relief, scientific research, economic development, and border protection.

The contributions of laborers and soldiers were praised. National laborers are being granted an additional five days of holiday following the April 30th and May 1st holidays.

Soldiers are described as living in peacetime, focusing on various aspects of their lives and duties. The regional People's Committee is planning tourism connections to diversify products and extend visitor stays. One quote said that where there is a homeland, there is sovereignty and unwavering resolve. The Vietnamese military has honored its soldiers, with elders and senior commanders recognizing their contributions. The report highlights stories of soldiers dedicated to their duty, said that peace is cherished everywhere. Efforts are underway to upgrade tourist infrastructure in areas like Niutoulei, transforming it into a high-altitude tourism space and creating more stops for travelers. The report highlights stories of officers like Lieutenant Colonel Chong Minh, who works in engineering and border defense.

A celebration of Vietnam War poetry is taking place.

Composer Ishida Taro has arranged the score for the television series "Shogun." This arrangement is part of a broader celebration of traditional culture. This arrangement marks a new contribution to the cultural work.

A poem by Luu Quang Vu, considered a peak of Vietnamese war-era poetry, is being celebrated for its lasting value and the author's intention to convey a citizen's attitude towards social life.

A poem by Lưu Quang Vũ is highlighted as a peak of Vietnamese war-era poetry, conveying a citizen's attitude towards life amidst societal changes. The poem's themes explore imagination in night rain and quiet streets, blending reality and illusion with a dreamlike quality. Vu's work aimed to convey a citizen's spirit in facing social life and treating life within a changing mechanism. The text also included historical accounts of military preparations and naval movements, referencing figures like Han Guangwu and General Ly Thuong Kiet. The event is taking place in Hanoi. The program "Chân dung lính thời bình" (Portraits of peacetime soldiers) explores various facets of soldiers' lives, from daily routines to combat readiness and disaster relief efforts.

Conductor Michael Tilson Thomas has died at the age of 81.

Reporter Phuong Thu shared impressions of the book 'Dong Du Ky', noting its over 800 pages and inclusion of maps and depictions of human activities like Lao rituals. The discussion highlighted the value of revisiting forgotten aspects of the past to better understand the present.

Nearly 900,000 properties have been identified as ownerless. The management department plans to organize and launch this data once fully populated.