(VOVWORLD) - 45 years have passed, but memories of the 12-day battle against the US carpet bombing in Hanoi are still fresh in the mind of Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Phiet, who together with his comrades shot down B52 bombers. The “Dien Bien Phu in the Air” victory was a milestone in Phiet’s military career.

(VOVWORLD) - Nguyen Thai Thanh, a young man from Bac Giang province with his speech and hearing impairments, has overcome numerous difficulties and challenges to open several hair salons in Hanoi. Thanh’s great will has really inspired many young people.

(VOVWORLD) - 75-year-old Tran Cong Len is the Chairman of the Gardening Association in Dao Thanh commune, Tien Giang province. Over the years, Lien has helped scores of local farmers escape from poverty thanks to his initiatives in agricultural production.

(VOVWORLD) - People’s Teacher Thai Thi Lien has played the piano for nearly a century. Lien was one of the founders of the Vietnam Music School (now the Vietnam National Academy of Music) and has trained generations of students.

(VOVWORLD) - Hoang Thi Minh Ho, wife of patriotic businessman Trinh Van Bo, passed away on November 5 at 104, was a great patriotic spirit, dedicated to the nation.

(VOVWORLD) - At Ho Chi Minh City’s Ben Thanh Market, you’ll find a 50-year-old tiny wooden clog shop of Nguyen Thi Lien. At the age of 72, Lien is now the only person selling wooden clogs at one of the oldest and busiest markets in the city.

(VOVWORLD) - Nguyen Thi Hue, head of a lemon growing cooperative in Can Tho city, was among 10 individuals who received a 2017 Vietnam Women Award for their outstanding contribution to social development. The 2-year-old cooperative led by Hue has promoted fresh agricultural products, and helped farmers expand markets, and escape poverty.

(VOVWORLD) - Ninh Thuan province has over the past years supported farmers to apply science and technology to cultivation and husbandry, considering it a key factor to improve their income. Farmer Le Thi Kim Loan has become well-off 7 years after getting involved in a goat raising model.

(VOVWORLD) - Vi Van Om of the Xinh Mun ethnic group in Yen Chau district, Son La province, was honored in 2005 with the title Labor Hero in the Renewal Period for his contribution to national unity and poverty reduction in his locality.

(VOVWORLD) - For 15 years, veteran Pham Duc Hanh of Dong Trieu town, Quang Ninh province, directed traffic on National Highway 18 to ensure smoother circulation.