World Thalassaemia Day: Finding the undiagnosed – Supporting the unseen

09/05/2026
08:00

On 8 May, the international community commemorates World Thalassaemia Day. Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to produce insufficient or abnormal hemoglobin, leading to excessive red blood cell destruction and anemia.

Điện Biên promotes green tourism experiences

Điện Biên promotes green tourism experiences

Society 01:51

Điện Biên Province is now working to attract travellers seeking eco-tourism and green experiences this May. Surrounded by the mountains of northwestern Việt Nam, Pá Khoang Lake in Mường Phăng Commune sits nearly 900 metres above sea level. Known as Điện Biên’s green jewel, the lake stands out for its unspoilt beauty.

A clinic for all faiths

A clinic for all faiths

Society 02:49

Many religions operate charitable clinics to support the community. The charitable clinic established by the Minh Lý Đạo – Tam Tông Miếu is one of them. What makes this clinic distinctive is that the doctors come from different religious backgrounds. They practice different religions, yet are united by the same spirit of compassion and the shared desire to help disadvantaged patients.

Đà Nẵng’s tech-driven fight against illegal fishing

Đà Nẵng’s tech-driven fight against illegal fishing

Society 02:45

Việt Nam enters a decisive phase to lift the European Commission yellow card, with data transparency becoming the passport for its seafood to reach further into global markets. In Đà Nẵng City, integrated technology solutions are being deployed to combat IUU fishing, fostering a responsible and sustainable industry.

World Thalassaemia Day: Finding the undiagnosed – Supporting the unseen

World Thalassaemia Day: Finding the undiagnosed – Supporting the unseen

Society 08:00

On 8 May, the international community commemorates World Thalassaemia Day. Thalassaemia is an inherited blood disorder that causes the body to produce insufficient or abnormal hemoglobin, leading to excessive red blood cell destruction and anemia.

How Điện Biên Phủ victory reshaped Africa

How Điện Biên Phủ victory reshaped Africa

Society 05:06

72 years ago, on 7 May, the Điện Biên Phủ Victory was achieved, ending French colonialism in Việt Nam. This victory also inspired independence movements worldwide. Let's revise world history for more context.

Overseas Vietnamese support Trường Sa greening

Overseas Vietnamese support Trường Sa greening

Society 02:22

Life on the Trường Sa archipelago comes with unique challenges, perhaps none more persistent than the struggle to maintain reliable food security in such a harsh maritime climate, and securing a reliable supply of fresh vegetables for officers and soldiers remains a priority. With support from the Vietnamese community in Poland, green patches are steadily expanding, improving the daily lives of those stationed on the islands.