(VOVWORLD) - War invalid Nguyen Quang Toan of Nhu Thanh district, Thanh Hoa province, fought in the American war and, later, in the southwestern border defense war in 1979. After returning from the army, Toan focused on production. Since then, he has created many jobs and reduced poverty in his locality.

(VOVWORLD) - Danh Chanh Da, who was born into a poor Khmer family in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang, worked hard to obtain a college degree and became an outstanding reporter of the Vietnam News Agency (VNA). He recently received a medal for his professional contributions to international friendship and cooperation.

(VOVWORLD) - Y Yoh Kbuor is the village chief of Kmrong Prong A village, in the Central Highlands city of Buon Ma Thuot. At the age of 80, he is still very active in social work.

(VOVWORLD) - Authorities and residents have been working hard to protect these sea dykes along the western coast of the southernmost province of Ca Mau which are often severely battered by harsh weather. Nguyen Thanh Tuan of Tran Van Thoi district has been a role model in this endeavor.

(VOVWORLD) - Luong Van Thuan of the northern province of Quang Ninh is a role model war veteran. He has been very active in social work and leads a cultural lifestyle in his locality.

(VOVWORLD) - The Voice of Vietnam’s current affairs and commentaries have been popular around Vietnam for many years. To cover global issues requires journalists to have great general knowledge and a clear writing style. To mark Vietnam Revolutionary Press Day, June 21, VOV is featuring female journalists who cover world issues at VOV1, VOV’s News and Current Affairs channel.

(VOVWORLD) - Tran Thi Kim Thia, a 63-year-old woman from the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap, was named to a list of 20 inspirational women in 2021 compiled by Forbes Vietnam. She was praised for teaching thousands of local children how to swim for free, despite living in poverty herself.

(VOVWORLD) - With the determination and ambition of youth, a young Ha Nhi ethnic man named Ly Xa Xuy has worked hard to promote tourism in his homeland. Xuy was the first person to develop community tourism in the border commune of Y Ty in Lao Cai province.

(VOVWORLD) - Ksor Hyao is the head of Breng 3 village in Ia Der commune in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai. He is a role model in patriotic emulation movements, new rural area development, and ensuring local security and order.

(VOVWORLD) - Nguyen Trong Thai of the Ha Lam Coal Joint Stock Company in Quang Ninh province is a role model in the mining industry. Thai was awarded the Labor Hero title for his many initiatives for boosting production.