(VOVWORLD) - Pupils entering the first grade this academic year are the first generation to follow Vietnam’s new general education program. Many primary schools in Can Tho city are using new educational models to promote creativity. One model involves teaching students how to make traditional cakes of the southern region. It’s challenging at first, but quickly turns into fun.

(VOVWORLD) - Thanh Binh nursing home was built two years ago in Truong Xuan A hamlet, Tien Giang province. Since it opened, the nursing home has provided a home to many single elderly people.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ministry of Health is implementing a remote medical examination and treatment project for the next 5 years, which connects 1,000 medical facilities with 20 central hospitals in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city. The project aims to strengthen the professional operation of lower level hospitals and to help people access health care services without coming to a hospital.

(VOVWORLD) - With Covid-19 resurfacing in Vietnam, the Quang Nam provincial government has extended social distancing in the world-famous Hoi An city, which has been in place since July 31.

(VOVWORLD) - Quang Tri is the only locality in Vietnam that has 2 national martyrs cemeteries, not to mention over 70 war martyrs’ cemeteries throughout the province. Every year, on the occasion of War Invalids and Martyrs Day, July 27th, Quang Tri receives tens of thousands of visitors, most of whom are war martyrs’ relatives who come to visit their loved ones’ graves or continue the search for their remains. A guest house on Highway 1A, Dong Ha City was established to provide shelter and assistance for war martyrs’ relatives during their long-running search. VOV reports:

(VOVWORLD) - During the extremely complicated development of COVID-19, blood shortages have been seen in healthcare centers and hospitals across the country. To address the issue, several blood donation drives have been held to inspire youngsters in Vietnam to participate in the effort. The blood donation strictly follows disease prevention and control regulations. VOV reports.

(VOVWORLD) - It is not easy to teach piano to kids and young people. It is even harder to teach to the elderly. But one pianist on the outskirts of HCM city is doing her best to encourage elderly students to try out the instrument.

(VOVWORLD) - 22-year-old Le Anh Tuan has taken some 400 people to hospitals in Binh Duong province for free on his ambulance vehicle over the last 2 years. Tuan received a national award for outstanding volunteers in 2019 thanks to his heart-warming acts of kindness.

(VOVWORLD) - The temporary school closure in response to the outbreak of the novel coronavirus epidemic (Covid-19) has led parents to make special arrangements for their children’s daycare solutions. For many, this break time is an opportunity to forge closer family bonding and better prepare their children with necessary skills when going back to school.

(VOVWORLD) - The coronavirus (nCoV) is spreading every day, fueling fears among the public and increasing local demand for medical masks and hand sanitisers – two measures believed to reduce the risk of infection. Due to the sudden high demand, many people are finding these items out of stock. Several organizations and individuals are handing out free masks, an action being applauded by the community. VOV reports: