[VOVWORLD] - More than five decades after the war, thousands of graves in martyrs’ cemeteries in Dak Lak province remain marked only as “Unknown Martyr”. Local authorities are intensifying efforts to collect DNA samples and digitize burial records under the ongoing 500-day campaign to identify fallen soldiers in order to help restore the identities of those who laid down their lives for the nation.

[VOVWORLD] - On January 31, 1968, Vietnamese people and soldiers undertook a historic Spring General Offensive and Uprising, widely known as the Tet Offensive. Many laid down their lives during the battle. Now, soldiers and officers from the Ho Chi Minh City High Command are working day and night searching for the remains of these heroes to return them to their loved ones.

[VOVWORLD] - At martyrs’ cemeteries in Son La province, a mission is underway: exhuming the remains of fallen soldiers and collecting biological samples for DNA analysis to identify those whose identities remain unknown. Under the hot summer sun, soldiers and local residents are carrying out every task with care and reverence. They understand that every DNA sample represents another chance to reunite a fallen hero with his family.

[VOVWORLD] - Today, it's easier than ever before to stay connected. Smartphones allow us to talk to our loved ones from thousands of km away, or work, study, and entertain ourselves anywhere; but these devices are also changing the way family members communicate with each other. Many Vietnamese families are setting up "tech-free zones" – small breaks in the day from phones and social media to preserve the simple but precious connections between family members.

[VOVWORLD] - As the media industry undergoes rapid digital transformation, journalists are finding new ways to create and share content. For VOVWORLD, information is no longer delivered only through radio, but also through podcasts, videos, and digital platforms. VOVWORLD broadcasters are adapting to digital media by using new tools and finding more effective ways to bring Vietnam stories to audiences around the globe.

[VOVWORLD] - As night falls, Hanoi takes on a different rhythm. It becomes calmer and more reflective, yet remains lively with nightlife, high-energy vibe. The capital is offering nighttime cultural tours, where economic development goes hand in hand with preserving heritage and local identity, and improving residents' quality of life.

[VOVWORLD] - Picture books, with simple text and vivid illustrations, are gaining growing  attention from Vietnamese parents and children. These books are favored for their role in nurturing young minds, emotions, and aesthetic appreciation.

[VOVWORLD] - The spirit of Vesak, or Buddha’s birthday, are resonating throughout Vietnam these days. This year marks Buddhist calendar year 2570. It’s a commemoration of the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha and also a reminder of compassion, wisdom, national unity and social responsibility.

[VOVWORLD] - Ho Chi Minh’s thought on great national unity is one of the core elements of the ideological foundation of the Communist Party of Vietnam. It has been a key source of strength behind Vietnam’s revolutionary victories. In the Central Highlands, a strategic region where many ethnic groups live together, this spirit of unity has helped strengthen community bonds, maintain stability, develop local villages, and build public trust in the Party.

[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam's history is an endless source of inspiration for those working in artistic and cultural fields and has paved the way for some truly unique expressions among young creative people. A Hanoian named Vien Hong Quang, 31, has restored and colorized hundreds of old photographs and interviews with historical figures, including valuable footage of President Ho Chi Minh.