(VOVWORLD) - Dance choreographer Duong Van Hoc is well-known for pioneering solo puppetry in Vietnam, in which a single artist operates, converses with, and performs with the puppets. At the age of 84, he is still passionate about using puppets to tell cultural stories about Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - In his more than 50 years in the bamboo and rattan weaving trade, artisan Nguyen Van Tinh of Hanoi has not only helped to preserve and promote his 450-year-old craft village, but has inspired younger generations to protect and develop Vietnam’s handicraft industry. This year he was honored as one of 10 “Outstanding Citizens of the Capital.”

(VOVWORLD) - In his 15 years working at Hanoi Vocational College of High Technology, principal Pham Xuan Khanh has helped to transform the school into a model institution. His career has been a testament to dedication, innovation, pioneering, and a passion for education.

(VOVWORLD) - Nestled at the foot of the Lung Cu Flag Tower, the northernmost point of Vietnam, Lo Lo Chai village in Tuyen Quang province, is famous for its moss-covered yin-yang tiled roofs and ancient earthen walls, and the unique lifestyle of the Lo Lo ethnic people. The village has been honoured as one of the best tourism villages of 2025 by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation. This is thanks in part to village head Sinh Di Gai, a pioneer of community-based tourism in the locality.

(VOVWORLD) - Associate Professor Nguyen Kim Nu Hieu, former Deputy Director of Central Military Hospital 108, was among the individuals honored by the 2025 National Patriotic Emulation Movement. Despite her age, People’s Doctor Hieu continues to exhibit remarkable enthusiasm and dedication. Throughout her career, from the hardships of wartime battlefields to the challenges of peacetime development, she has been a devoted physician, tirelessly engaged in charitable work, and helping disadvantaged people build a better life.

(VOVWORLD) - Since being inscribed on the list of Intangible Cultural Heritages in Need of Urgent Safeguarding 16 years ago, Ca Tru (ceremonial singing) has made a strong revival. Guilds and clubs have contributed to ensuring its lasting vitality. Artisan Van Mai, head of the Bich Cau Dao Quan Ca Tru Club in Hanoi, has been recognized for her devotion to this art form.

(VOVWORLD) - Captain Nguyen Hoang Hai Quang, a skilled fighter pilot of the Vietnam People’s Air Force, was honored as one of Vietnam’s Outstanding Young Faces of 2024. Day and night, he and his comrades stand guard over the nation’s peaceful skies, carrying forward the glorious legacy of their forefathers and embodying the aspiration and resolve of Vietnam’s young generation.

(VOVWORLD) - Nguyen Thi Khuyen, CEO of the Nasaki Vietnam Company, has spearheaded the expansion of non-fired building materials into the global market. The company’s products, including tiles and bricks, are produced using Japanese technology under the Nasaki brand. From a little-known brand, Nasaki has gained recognition both domestically and internationally.

(VOVWORLD) - Despite her own physical disability, Emeritus Artisan Hoang Thi Khuong in Hanoi possesses remarkable skill and unwavering determination. She has overcome her limitations to inspire others facing similar challenges. While striving to preserve her homeland’s traditional embroidery craft, she also helps people with disabilities find jobs and integrate into society.

(VOVWORLD) - Village elder K’Brep of the K’Ho ethnic group in Bao Thuan commune, Lam Dong province, is not only a pioneer in agricultural production but also a talented artisan, devoted to the traditional craft of weaving. He is an active contributor to local rural development initiatives.