Hue is one of the first localities to provide free textbooks to students for the 2026–2027 academic year. And for students in remote areas, the support is bringing an added sense of excitement. In the border commune of A Luoi 3, a new school and free textbooks are bringing early joy to local students. The support is also giving them greater confidence as they prepare for the new school year.
Wellness tourism is gaining strong momentum as travellers increasingly seek experiences that support both physical and mental well-being. With Viet Nam’s market projected to grow rapidly through 2034, hospitality operators are expanding far beyond basic spas- offering everything from urban hydrotherapy getaways to dedicated multi-day health retreats.
A memorandum of understanding on media cooperation was recently signed in Prague, the Czech Republic, between VTV International, the Union of Vietnamese Associations in Europe, and the Union of Vietnamese Associations in the Czech Republic. The signing marks a new step in strengthening media cooperation between Vietnam Television and the Vietnamese community in Europe.
Urban planners in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area have long sought to preserve as much natural land as possible, limiting the use of concrete and other hard surfaces. The goal is to keep both urban and suburban communities green and clean, while allowing rainwater to naturally soak into the ground.
Viet Nam-China rail freight has significantly boosted cross-border trade, carrying around 500,000 tonnes of cargo in the first half of this year. By enabling direct inland customs clearance, this mode of transport lowers logistics costs and eases border congestion as bilateral trade topped 253 billion US dollars in the first nine months of 2026.
More than 4,000 sets of remains have been recovered as the campaign enters its 232nd day, bringing it close to the halfway point. Police are stepping up efforts through a second campaign across 34 provinces and cities, which is expected to conclude by mid-November.
VTV International held its first collaborators' conference and professional training workshop in Prague, the Czech Republic, on 30 October, bringing together around 40 contributors from across Europe.