(VOVWORLD) - Son La province has adopted the slogan, “To live in peace and work in contentment” as an important feature in its poverty reduction process. Over the years, social security policies have helped many disadvantaged households in the mountain districts, including Bac Yen district, access production capital to improve their livelihoods and eliminate thatched houses. These policies have gradually transformed the poor areas.

(VOVWORLD) - Helping people who have completed their prison sentence reintegrate into the community is the responsibility of the entire society. Soc Trang in the Mekong Delta is one province that has helped offenders build new lives and become useful citizens.

(VOVWORLD) - Starting this year, October will be observed by Ho Chi Minh City as a special month of action to facilitate women's movements. It aims to further involve people in patriotic emulation movements toward improving the quality of family and community life.

(VOVWORLD) - The northern province of Hung Yen has earned a high place in Vietnam’s administrative ranking as a result of its aggressive administrative reform. This year, Hung Yen aims to be among the top localities in the country in terms of the Public Administration Reform Index, the Provincial Governance and Public Administration Performance Index, and the ICT Index.

(VOVWORLD) - Early eye check-ups can help detect eye problems at an early stage to protect eyesight and prevent vision loss. But for various reasons, people tend to visit a doctor only when they have a pressing issue. A picture book of medical-standard vision tests for children from age 3 and up that parents can use at home with the advice of a doctor to protect their children’s eyesight has been released recently.

(VOVWORLD) - Improving people's living standards has always been one of Hanoi’s goals. Over the years the capital city has promulgated multiple policies and solutions and prioritized resources to support poor households.

(VOVWORLD) - With about 1.2 million people, Soc Trang province is home to three ethnic groups - Kinh, Khmer, and Chinese. Freedom of belief for all local ethnic people has been ensured.

(VOVWORLD) - Thuan Chau district in Son La province has invested in socio-economic infrastructure, production development, and diversification of livelihoods to increase people's income and realize the goal of rapid, sustainable poverty reduction. This has ensured social security, achieved economic growth targets, and might help Thuan Chau escape the list of poor districts by 2025.

(VOVWORLD) - Respect for cultural diversity in support of sustainable development is one of the main things the recent Global Conference of Young Parliamentarians in Hanoi promoted. Emer Currie, an Irish parliamentarian, told VOV24/7, on the sidelines of the event, what she thought about how cultural diversity can support sustainable development in Ireland.

(VOVWORLD) - Tourism events have been taking place in the northern mountainous province of Yen Bai throughout September. They include the Muong Lo Culture and Tourism Festival, the Yen Bai Ethnic Culture Festival, the Shan Tuyet Tea Festival, and the Mong Khen Performance Festival. These festivals aim to introduce the local culture, promote tourism, attract investment, and make Yen Bai a more appealing tourist destination.