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Engaging employees through enriching recreational activities.
Cultural, artistic, and sports activities are becoming beneficial playgrounds, contributing to improving the spiritual life and strengthening the bonds among workers. To ensure the effectiveness of these movements, trade unions at all levels in Quang Ninh province are focusing on innovating the content and forms of organization to suit the actual conditions at the grassroots level.
70-year-old Vietnamese university urged to rank among world's top 150 in selected fields by 2030
Speaking at a ceremony in Hanoi marking the university's 70th anniversary, Hung also asked NEU to become an internationally renowned university by 2045, the Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reported. He said that since its founding, NEU has become one of Vietnam's leading institutions for education and research in economics, management and business administration.
For the development of workers
The development of workers is closely linked to the quality of trade union activities. Through practical activities, trade unions at all levels in Quang Ninh are affirming their role in representing, supporting, and creating conditions for workers to stabilize their lives, develop their abilities, and maintain long-term commitment to businesses. Taking care of and protecting the "valuable assets" of the business. Quang Ninh currently has approximately 275,000 workers employed in various businesses.
Students recount moments of panic as fire engulfs Hanoi school, killing one
Vy, a seventh-grader at Kim Lien Secondary School, was studying for her midterm exam when she smelled something burning and was startled to hear her teacher and a security guard shouting: “Fire! Everyone evacuate!” Around noon on Thursday, she was dropped off by her mother at the school’s temporary campus on Hoang Tich Tri Street in Kim Lien Ward. She arrived early to prepare for the literature exam in the afternoon. The school has nearly 3,000 students in 61 classes.
Innovate the dissemination and education of political and legal knowledge to workers.
With approximately 8,000 employees, Tonly Vietnam Electronics Technology Co., Ltd. (Dong Mai Industrial Park) prioritizes the dissemination of political, ideological, and legal education to its workers. The nature of its assembly line production and large workforce necessitates that the content of the education be tailored to the working conditions, helping workers improve their awareness, sense of discipline, and responsibility towards the company.
Standing alongside the miners
Protecting rights and retaining miners. With coal mining reaching deeper depths and production conditions becoming increasingly difficult, coupled with a competitive labor market, retaining miners has become a pressing issue. In light of this, the TKV Trade Union focuses on dialogue, monitoring policy implementation, and coordinating with management to improve working conditions and ensure income for workers. Miners from Nui Beo Coal Joint Stock Company are mining at a depth of -350m.
Providing basic cultural training for trade union officials and workers.
On October 28th, at the Quang Ninh City Post Office, the City Federation of Labor (LĐLĐ) held the opening ceremony for the 2026 training course on grassroots cultural work for 75 trade union officials in charge of propaganda, culture, and communication; key figures in cultural, artistic, and sports movements; and grassroots propaganda collaborators. Comrade Hoang Thi Hong Phan, Vice President of the City's Labor Union, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony of the training course.
A solid foundation of security for growth.
Maintain the primary energy source. As a major coal and thermal power production center of the country, Quang Ninh plays a crucial role in ensuring national energy security. Faced with increasing demand for electricity and fuel, the city focuses on maintaining stable existing supply sources, addressing difficulties in mining and power generation, and enhancing its ability to proactively respond to fluctuations in the energy market.
Miners stand alongside the coal industry.
Towards the 90th anniversary of the Traditional Day of Miners in the Mining Region - the Tradition of the Coal Industry on November 12th (1936-2026), the miners are stepping up labor and production emulation, promoting initiatives, increasing productivity, and maintaining safety. In increasingly difficult mining conditions, each completed project and task contributes to the successful achievement of the coal industry's goals for 2026.
Develop professional products and enhance the patient experience.
* REPORTER: Sir, what advantages does Vietnam have for developing medical tourism and creating competitiveness in the region? - Dr. Ha Anh Duc: Vietnam has an advantage in medical expertise, having mastered many advanced techniques in the fields of cardiology, oncology, surgery, obstetrics, assisted reproduction, organ transplantation, dentistry, joint replacement, etc. In many areas, our capabilities are on par with other countries worldwide .
Increase innovation and reduce waste in production.
By utilizing recycled materials to manufacture machinery, improving processes, and applying automation, workers in many businesses are proactively seeking solutions to reduce costs and increase productivity. This is also the central focus of the "3 Savings" campaign being implemented by Quang Ninh's trade unions at all levels for the period 2026-2031. In the Measurement Department of ESON Precision Industry Co., Ltd.
Quang Ninh entrepreneurs: Sharing with the community
The Women Entrepreneurs Association - Quang Ninh Women's Union presented Tet gifts to people in difficult circumstances in Ba Che. From a humble eatery to catering for weddings, Ms. Pham Thi Cuc, Chairwoman and Director of Tam Duc Cam Pha Joint Stock Company, has built a business with annual revenue of hundreds of billions of VND. Starting in 1994, Ms. Cuc established her company in 2007, developing food supply and industrial meal services.
"Worker 4.0"
Mr. Vu Duc Huan, from EVA Quang Ninh Precision Industry Co., Ltd., is constantly learning to master the equipment. In response to the "Worker 4.0" program, the Trade Union of Duong Huy Coal Company directs its emulation activities towards each production position, encouraging workers to improve their skills, master equipment, develop initiatives, and share experiences with colleagues.
Competition begins with daily work.
Furnace worker Nong Van Thanh. At Production Team No. 3, Mining Site 6, Team Leader Nong Van Thanh's work goes beyond simply assigning labor. Each shift in the mine, Thanh assesses the production area, arranges tasks, monitors progress, and works with his colleagues to address difficult issues. What Thanh prioritizes is completing the work volume while ensuring safety. The team currently has 30 workers, including 16 highly skilled technicians and 4 safety and hygiene officers.
To help the Party take root in non-state-owned enterprises - Part 1: Identifying the gaps
Sources of Party development from new growth poles. Quang Ninh's economic development space is expanding rapidly, with economic zones (EZs), industrial parks (IPs), and industrial clusters playing an increasingly prominent role in attracting investment and creating jobs.
Improving labor productivity is linked to improving income.
Manufactured by Competition Team Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd. Effectiveness must be measurable. At Competition Team Technology Vietnam Co., Ltd., a company manufacturing consumer electronics, electronic components, and high-end TV screens for global partners with over 1,000 employees, a competitive spirit is integrated into every stage of production, from technical improvements and process streamlining to 5S practices, enhancing productivity and product quality.
Thirteen years of continuing charitable work.
Meeting three beloved members of the Quang Ninh Charity Group – Ms. Pham Thi Minh Ha, the deputy leader and home-based small business owner; Ms. Do Thi Thanh, a retired woman; and Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong, a housewife – our conversation flowed seamlessly from Tet celebrations making banh chung (traditional Vietnamese rice cakes) to relief efforts in flood-stricken areas, helping the poor and disabled.
Students rethink 'American dream' as costs rise and visa rules tighten
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Students rethink ‘American dream’ as costs rise and visa rules tighten
At a study-abroad seminar held by Summit Education in Hanoi on Oct. 3, Nghiem Tan Cuong, a 10th-grade math major at Hanoi-Amsterdam High School for the Gifted, was looking into data analytics programs at universities in Singapore and Hong Kong. Cuong said the U.S. was once on his list, but his family changed course mainly because tuition there keeps rising, while his parents can afford about VND300-400 million ($11,500-15,400) a year.
Improving the quality of trade union officials
At Solex High-Tech Industries (Vietnam) Co., Ltd., Bac Tien Phong Industrial Park, knowledge of labor law , dialogue, and negotiation is applied by union officials in their daily work. The grassroots union integrates legal education into its activities and dialogues; participates in the development and implementation of collective labor agreements; and updates regulations on social insurance and occupational safety and health.
Vietnamese student clinches top 3 spot in world's largest Chinese-language competition
Do Tue Anh, 18, is a 12th-grade student in the Chinese-language program at the Chu Van An High School for the Gifted. Competing against 124 others from some 100 countries and territories at the Chinese Bridge competition on Sept. 22, she achieved one of the best results by a Vietnamese student since the competition changed its format in 2020. Do Tue Anh in a photoshoot ahead of the Chinese Bridge competition.
A stable revenue stream fuels further growth.
Food processing at F-One Global Foods Co., Ltd., Dong Trieu Ward. By the end of August 2026, total state budget revenue in Quang Ninh province reached 73,031 billion VND, nearly 102% of the 9-month revenue target, exceeding the target by 1,250 billion VND even with one month remaining in the third quarter. This revenue figure is nearly 99% of the central government's projected target, nearly 99% of the provincial People's Council's projected target, and over 73% of the annual revenue plan.
Technological transformation in Dong Trieu
People obtain queue numbers at smart kiosks at the Dong Trieu Ward Public Administrative Service Center. On the seed production fields of Quang Ninh Seed Company, machinery is involved in almost all stages of production. The company uses tray seedling sowing machines, transplanters, drones for spraying pesticides, harvesters, rice dryers, processing and packaging machines, forklifts, etc.
Extreme rains and floods are wreaking havoc across Southeast Asia.
By September 27th, floodwaters had receded in some areas of Bangkok, Thailand . Authorities in Bangkok stated that the rain had subsided and only scattered clouds remained, allowing agencies to expedite their flood response efforts. However, thousands of people are still unable to return home. The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration said nearly 4,900 people have been evacuated to temporary shelters, affecting approximately 52,000 households.
Competing to do what the people need
At the age of 60, Mr. Hoang Van Quyet, residing in Vi Khe neighborhood, recently celebrated the great joy of having his new house completed. Living alone, suffering from illness, and unable to work, owning a house that provided adequate living conditions had been a long-held dream for him for many years. Representatives from Bac Tien Phong Industrial Park Joint Stock Company presented gifts to congratulate Mr. Hoang Van Quyet on the inauguration of his new house.
Digital utilities in public services
Officials at the Mao Khe Ward Public Administration Center guide residents on how to use public services on their phones. Before going to the Mao Khe Ward Public Administrative Service Center to complete land procedures, Mr. Hoang Lien Son, from Mao Khe Ward, obtained a queue number through the Zalo Mini App “Mao Khe Smart”. Thanks to this, he was able to manage his time at the Center proactively, avoiding the need to arrive early and wait in line as before.
Reduce water loss, save every cubic meter of water.
Water purification at Dong Ho Water Treatment Plant. Reducing water loss in the water supply system is one of the direct solutions to save water resources. In fact, at Quang Ninh Clean Water Joint Stock Company, as the scale of water supply and pipeline network expands, the need to control water volume from extraction and production to distribution also increases.
Contributing to the construction of the new city.
Immediately after Quang Ninh province set to become a city, the Quang Ninh Provincial Labor Union launched a special emulation campaign from August to the end of December 2026, with a peak period from August to November.
Protecting workers' rights from a critical issue.
Workers at Weitai Ha Long Textile and Garment Company Limited are transported to and from work by car. Living in Bac Giang, about 60km from her workplace, Ms. Nguyen Thi Hanh, a worker at Weitai Ha Long Textile and Garment Company Limited, has been commuting to work using the company's shuttle bus for many years. Ms. Hanh shared: “If I rode my motorbike myself, I would face many difficulties and dangers.
The US publicly acknowledges its losses in the conflict in Iran.
Military losses According to CNBC (USA), reports have for the first time confirmed Iran's deployment of ballistic missiles and UAVs to attack a key US Navy logistics center in Bahrain, damaging numerous military facilities in eight Middle Eastern countries.
A single class in Vietnam sends 8 students to China's top universities Tsinghua and Peking
Six are heading to Tsinghua and two to Peking, the school said on Sept. 10. Peking and Tsinghua are China's highest-ranked universities, placing 14th and 17th respectively in this year's QS World University Rankings. The class of 2023-2026 had 49 students, the largest in its grade at the school, which is run by the University of Languages and International Studies at Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Opening ceremony of the training course for grassroots trade union chairpersons.
Chairman of the Provincial Federation of Labor Unions, To Xuan Thao, delivered a speech at the opening ceremony. The training course was attended by 54 participants, all grassroots trade union officials from 7 ward trade unions. The course consisted of 8 days of study and 1 day of fieldwork, divided into two sessions, from September 15-18 and from September 22-25; the fieldwork program was held on September 19.
To ensure workers understand and remember the law.
"Greetings to the Workers," " Legal Knowledge," and "Workers' Life"—these three sections of the "After the 8th Hour" playground, organized by the Quang Ninh Provincial Labor Federation and the Ha Long Ward Labor Union, showcased different approaches to communication. The three teams demonstrated their understanding, answered questions, and handled situations directly related to workers. The "Worker's Life" segment by the Four Home Group Joint Stock Company team.
60% of Vietnamese students fail to reach basic reading proficiency
In the 2025 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), released this week by the OECD, more than 7,350 Vietnamese students from 194 secondary schools participated. The results show that they scored an average of 457 points in science, 443 in mathematics, 392 in reading and 461 in computational problem-solving. Hanoi students get ready for the high-school entrance exam on May 29, 2026.
The enthusiasm from the special emulation campaign
Veterans in the Kilometer 11 area, Dong Mai ward, are campaigning and mobilizing people to donate land for road expansion. In alley 562, residential group No. 2, neighborhood number 11, Dong Mai ward, in response to the emulation campaign celebrating Quang Ninh becoming a city, the Veterans Association branch of the neighborhood chose to mobilize residents to donate land to expand the road as part of the campaign.
Workers in the flow of innovation
From human effort to mastering machinery Miners at Vang Danh Coal Joint Stock Company - TKV operate modern equipment in the mine. Forty years ago, when the country began its reform process, the first thing that came to mind when talking about workers in Quang Ninh was coal miners. The mines, factories, and tunnels concentrated a large workforce and created a unique identity for the workers' community in the Northeast. Hero of Labor Ha Van Hong lived through such a time.
The story behind a source of support
Using funds from the industrial promotion program, the Ba Chẽ Golden Flower Tea Medicinal Herb Cooperative invested in purchasing a freeze-drying machine. In 2022, the Ba Chẽ Golden Flower Tea Medicinal Herb Cooperative (Ba Chẽ commune) received 200 million VND in support from the local industrial promotion fund to invest in a freeze-drying machine. The cooperative contributed 240 million VND, bringing the total investment to 440 million VND.
Listen to get closer to the workers.
At the "Listening to Union Members and Workers" program in Bai Chay ward, out of 14 opinions from union members and workers, 8 concerned social insurance issues, ranging from retirement age, benefits when changing workplaces, benefits for female workers, to accidents on the way to work, severance pay, and job loss. Most of the opinions were addressed by relevant authorities during the program. Workers voiced their opinions at the "Listening to Union Members and Workers" program in Bai Chay ward.
Vietnam emerges as new growth, technology powerhouse in Asia
Economic reforms launched under the Doi Moi, or renovation, policy in 1986, combined with favorable global conditions, have transformed Vietnam from one of the world's poorest nations into an upper-middle-income economy, according to the World Bank. Sustained growth transforms living standards The World Bank says sustained economic growth has brought profound improvements in living standards.
Vietnamese student admitted to China's top three universities after nearly being kicked out of Chinese class
The three rank as mainland China's best universities in Times Higher Education's 2026 World University Rankings. Tsinghua places 12th globally, Peking 13th and Fudan 36th. "I applied just to test myself, so when the results came I was both surprised and happy," Phuong, 18, said. "I think I was lucky, but I'm also proud that the effort paid off." Phuong started learning Chinese in grade 6 at her parents' urging. She had not settled on it as a long-term path then, she said, and studied only casually.
Voice of Vietnam from Tochigi
Mr. Nguyen Hung Thanh (far left), President of the Vietnamese Association in Tochigi, congratulates the success of the "Voice of Vietnam from Tochigi" program (PHOTO: Provided by the interviewee). The increasing presence of the Vietnamese community has not been accompanied by a full understanding among the local population.
Which Asian country accounts for 70% of world's high-speed rail network?
Which Asian country accounts for 70% of world's high-speed rail network? With roughly 48,000 km of track, this country accounts for 70% of the world's total high-speed rail network.
Bringing the aspirations and knowledge of the mining region to enrich the nation.
Sow the seeds of the future. Doctor Do Duy Long (second from the left) was awarded second prize at the 10th Quang Ninh Provincial Technical Innovation Competition. Quang Ninh has always recognized human resources as a crucial element in its development strategy and has consistently invested in education, healthcare, science and technology, and high-quality human resources, creating a foundation for transforming its growth model from "brown" to "green".
The "After the 8th Hour" playground
This is the Workers' Greeting segment from the Trade Union of Four Home Investment JSC. Three teams participated in the competition: the Trade Union of Four Home Investment JSC; the Trade Union of Le Thanh Tong Primary, Secondary and High School; and the Trade Union of FLC Biscom Yacht and Golf Investment JSC's branch in Quang Ninh.
Hanoi schools delay opening or switch to online as Storm Narra brings downpours
Nguyen Tat Thanh School, Hanoi University of Education's Gifted Junior High School, the High School for Gifted Students under the Hanoi National University of Education, and the High School of Education Sciences under the University of Education - Vietnam National University, announced last night that classes would move online.
Vietnam moves to make English compulsory for 6-year-olds, two years ahead of schedule
Schools that designate English as Foreign Language 1 would teach it from grade 1 alongside Vietnamese, math, ethics, nature and society, physical education and the arts, under a draft revision of the General Education Program that the Ministry of Education and Training has put out for public comment until Aug. 29. The subject would run 70 periods a year in grades 1 and 2 and 140 periods in grades 3 through 5.
Vietnamese student gets into Tsinghua after writing application essay in classical Chinese poems
Tuong Anh, a former Chinese-major student at Hanoi's High School for Gifted Students in Foreign Languages, was admitted to Tsinghua's Chinese-language program with a scholarship covering 50% of tuition. Tsinghua ranks 14th in the world in the most recent QS World University Rankings, released in June 2026. Her separate award at Beijing Normal University, known as Beishida, covers tuition, dormitory and living costs in full. The application capped the personal essay at fewer than 1,000 characters.
The vitality of Vietnamese cuisine in the Philippines
A notable aspect of the development of Vietnamese cuisine in the Philippines is its distinctive business location. Instead of focusing solely on shopping malls or bustling streets, many restaurant owners are choosing specific locations such as hospitals and residential areas. Ms. Du Kim Phung, owner of Pho Kim restaurant in Manila, is a prime example.
Province offers up to $40,000 for students winning international Olympiad gold medal, eight times Vietnam's GDP per capita
Quang Ninh's base award for an international gold is VND700 million ($26,600). It rises to VND1.05 billion for students who are from ethnic minorities or who live in designated ethnic minority, mountainous or island communes. Silver pays VND500 million, bronze VND400 million and a certificate of merit VND200 million, under a resolution effective Aug. 1. Teachers who train a winner collect half the student's award.
Vietnam joins China, Singapore as Asia dominates International Math Olympiad top 10
News Politics Education Environment Traffic Crime Brainteaser Chinese students at at the 2026 International Mathematics Olympiad. Photo courtesy of the IMO Seven of the top 10 teams at the 2026 International Mathematical Olympiad came from Asia, with China defending its title, while Vietnam broke through on the strength of its geometry results. The contest in Shanghai, China drew 666 contestants from 117 countries and territories, the largest field in the competition's 67-year history.
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