(VOVworld) – Born into a poor Dao ethnic family in Seng Lang hamlet, Ta Phin commune, Lai Chau province, Tan A Senh applied for bank loans to raise cattle and develop his brick production, generating jobs for many local people. Tan A Senh has set a bright example for other young local ethnic people in escaping poverty.

(VOVworld) – At present, many Vietnamese poetry lovers still love the voice of artist Tran Thi Tuyet on the Voice of Vietnam’s poetry recitation program in the 1960s and 1970s. Her emotional voice has enlivened many poems, stirring national pride and patriotism among people. Tran Thi Tuyet has received the title “People’s Artist” for her contributions to Vietnam’s poetry recitation. Minh Hanh reports…

(VOVworld) – 14-year-old Nguyen Duong Kim Hao of Ho Chi Minh City’s Nguyen Gia Thieu Secondary School has won many international and national IT prizes. Hao was honored at the municipal Patriotic Emulation Congress. VOV’s Kim Dung reports….

(VOVworld) – Engineer Pham Phuc Thao of the Duc Giang petroleum depot has produced many initiatives to boost sales and minimize environmental pollution. He was honored at the recent national patriotic emulation congress in Hanoi.

(VOVworld) – Doctor Bui Dinh Linh has spent 30 years at Phu Quy island’s medical center taking care of local residents. His story moved many people at a recent meeting in Hanoi with role models honored by the 9th National Patriotic Emulation Congress. Huy Son reports:

(VOVworld) – Over the past 5 years, artist Dang Ai Viet of Ho Chi Minh City has traversed Vietnam to portray Vietnamese heroic mothers. She now owns 1500 portraits of heroic mothers from across Vietnam. VOV’s Minh Hanh reports…

(VOVworld) – Associate Professor Nguyen Nhi Dien has a great passion for nuclear science, which is relatively new to Vietnam. He was one of the Ministry of Science and Technology’s 4 emulation role models for the 2011-2015 period and was honored at the recent 9th National Patriotic Emulation Congress.

(VOVworld) - Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Kim Lan, former Vice Rector of Thai Nguyen University of Agriculture and Forestry and one of Vietnam’s leading veterinary specialists, is among the delegates selected to attend the 9th National Patriotic Emulation Congress that opened in Hanoi on Monday. VOV’s Minh Huong reports…

(VOVworld) – Engineer-farmer Nguyen Van Lang, also called Tu Sang, of Tien Giang province has become famous among farmers in the Mekong Delta region for the combine harvester he has built. His machines have saved local farmers time, money, and effort while increasing their productivity. VOV’s Nhat Truong reports….

(VOVworld) – Financially comfortable thanks to his aquaculture and gardening business, Ha Tan Tam of Can Tho City now spends most of what he earns helping disadvantaged people. Tam was recently awarded one of Vietnam’s outstanding farmers. VOV’s Le Hoa reports…