Hanoi’s unceasing 71-year journey of integration, development since liberation

Hanoi’s unceasing 71-year journey of integration, development since liberation

The 10th of October 1954 marks a milestone in Vietnamese history as the capital city of Hanoi was officially liberated. Amidst the jubilant flutter of flags and flowers, victorious troops marched into the city, ending nine arduous years of resistance against French forces. This historic event not only symbolized the nation’s hard-won independence but also opened a new era for Hanoi, one of construction, renewal, integration, and development.

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Senior Vietnam Buddhist Sangha leader passes away

Most Venerable Thich Tri Tinh, Deputy Supreme Patriarch of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS)’s Patronage Council, passed away at 4:30 a.m. on October 8 at Vinh Nghiem Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City, aged 94.

PM inspects flood response in Hanoi’s riverside areas overnight


Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh visited Hanoi’s Trung Gia and Da Phuc communes on the night of October 9 to oversee flood response and recovery efforts after learning that many areas were heavily inundated as river levels rose.

Vietnam calls for further international support following recent storms


Vietnam calls for continued partnership and assistance from international partners as the country is grappling with floodwaters in many areas rising above historic levels, posing a high risk of prolonged inundation and landslides, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Nguyen Hoang Hiep said on October 9.

PM calls for better forecasting capacity in response to natural disasters


Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on October 9 requested enhanced forecasting capacity to ensure a timely, flexible, and effective response to natural disasters, given that many localities are still suffering severe damage caused by Typhoon Matmo and its subsequent flooding, while disasters and weather patterns remain complex in the coming period.
Care for the elderly in Vietnam needs early and sustainable strategy

Vietnam is entering an ageing population stage. By 2036, people aged 60 and above are expected to account for 20% of the nation's population. The country needs to develop an early, sustainable strategy on caring for the elderly that engages families, communities, and the state and private sectors. Among the options, the semi-boarding nursing model could become a long-term social safety net.

Journey of empowering ethnic youth in Lai Chau province


PANO - From October 2024 to September 2025, the project “Enhancing Economic Empowerment for Youth in Lai Chau,” implemented by Plan International Vietnam, has been creating opportunities for youths of ethnic minority groups in Dao San commune, Lai Chau province to take charge of their livelihoods.

80 years of care: Vietnam’s health sector from battlefield to universal coverage


The August Revolution of 1945 not only gave birth to a new nation but also marked the beginning of Vietnam’s health sector.

Sustainable livelihood support helps AO/dioxin victims integrate into community


PANO - Under the theme “Livelihoods and Integration,” the Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) is focusing on sustainable livelihood programs in 2025 and beyond. These initiatives are designed to help victims and their families overcome hardship and fully integrate into society.
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