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Operation Babylift: Over 50-year journey
In the final days of April 1975, as the war in Việt Nam was drawing to a close, an operation known as “Operation Babylift” was urgently carried out by the U.S. Government to evacuate children, out of Việt Nam. More than 50 years on, many of those “Babylift babies”, now grown adults, still carry a deep longing to reconnect with their homeland.
Digital growth helps workers with disabilities
Society 05:40Việt Nam’s digital economy is expanding, creating new forms of work that are no longer tied to physical mobility or traditional office spaces. According to a representative of the Vietnam Association of Youth with Disabilities, Việt Nam is home to around 8 million people with disabilities. Data from Việt Nam’s General Statistics Office in 2023 shows that 23.9% of people with disabilities are currently participating in the labour force.
Vietnamese wet markets pique tourist curiosity
Society 02:15For those travelling to Việt Nam for the first time, here's a special guide for you. For many tourists, Việt Nam’s wet market can feel like a world of its own. From narrow aisles and lively bargaining to unfamiliar herbs and unique local products, these markets offer a glimpse into everyday Vietnamese life that can be both chaotic and fascinating.
Cultivating patriotism in younger generation
Society 02:39Amidst these historic days of April, the flame of patriotism shines brighter than ever through vivid, real-life history lessons. Spaces of remembrance are where people of the young generation better understand and appreciate the sacrifice and steadfast resilience that built a future for their country.
Reed planting cleans Japan’s Lake Biwa
Society 02:43Lake Biwa, Japan, was once heavily polluted during the 1970s and 1980s, prompting major efforts to restore it. One of the methods adopted was the planting of large areas of reeds along the lakeshore by local residents.
Next generation carries patriotism forward
Society 02:24As the country celebrates the anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, many young people have shown their appreciation for this occasion by expressing their love and pride through what they wear and the craftsmanship they create.
Operation Babylift: Over 50-year journey
Society 07:39In the final days of April 1975, as the war in Việt Nam was drawing to a close, an operation known as “Operation Babylift” was urgently carried out by the U.S. Government to evacuate children, out of Việt Nam. More than 50 years on, many of those “Babylift babies”, now grown adults, still carry a deep longing to reconnect with their homeland.
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