On 31 January, the inter-level boarding school for primary and lower secondary students in Si Pa Phìn Commune, Điện Biên Province, was inaugurated.
Throughout these efforts, the Việt Nam Bear Rescue Centre at Tam Đảo National Park has been regarded as a pioneering institution, providing care and rehabilitation for many bears rescued from illegal captivity and poaching.
As Việt Nam prepares for the upcoming elections of the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2026 - 2031 term, authorities nationwide are taking steps to ensure the process is accessible to all voters, especially those with disabilities.
Authorities have officially drawn between 0.15 and 0.19 USD per litre from the Fuel Price Stabilisation Fund to help manage retail fuel prices. The adjustment was announced late last night by the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Finance, amid volatile global oil prices and fluctuations in the USD–VND exchange rate.
Digital tools are playing a key role in preparations for the election of deputies to the National Assembly and People's Councils for the 2026 to 2031 term. Using the national population database and voter management software, local authorities can review voter information and manage election logistics more efficiently under the new two-tier local administration model.
As more people in Japan choose to live alone, from young adults to the elderly, services tailored to solo living are expanding. From AI companion robots to meal delivery for seniors and restaurants designed for solo diners, businesses are adapting to a growing “single and independent” lifestyle across the country.
A pig race and the “Chicken King – Chicken Queen” contest brought excitement to Trà Vân commune in Đà Nẵng. The festival celebrates indigenous livestock breeds and reflects the Ca Dong community’s efforts to preserve cultural traditions while building sustainable livelihoods in the highlands.