Meritorious Teacher Huynh Thi Phuong Thao – sowing seeds of knowledge at a rural school
On the occasion of International Women’s Day (March 8), the story of Huynh Thi Phuong Thao, a teacher at Viet Lam Primary School in Thuan My commune, Tay Ninh province, reflects the quiet dedication of a woman devoted to education. After 35 years of teaching, she still maintains her passion for the profession and her affection for students, wholeheartedly supporting generations of pupils in a rural area with many difficulties. She serves as an inspiring example of dedication and love for students. She is also the only primary school teacher to have been awarded the title of People’s Teacher in 2021. Photo: Duc Hanh – VNA
Teacher Huynh Thi Phuong Thao patiently answers students’ questions whenever they need guidance. Photo: Duc Hanh – VNA
In the context of educational innovation and digital application in teaching and learning, dedicated teachers like Huynh Thi Phuong Thao play an important role in bringing technology into the classroom in an accessible and effective way. Photo: Duc Hanh – VNA
Huynh Thi Phuong Thao, a dedicated educator sowing seeds of knowledge at a rural school. Photo: Duc Hanh – VNA
Huynh Thi Phuong Thao, a dedicated educator sowing seeds of knowledge at a rural school. Photo: Duc Hanh – VNA
Recognising the election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 tenure as a particularly important political task, communes and wards across Ninh Binh province have been seriously and thoroughly implementing all necessary preparations to ensure the election is conducted safely, economically and in accordance with the law. Photo: Nguyen Chinh – VNA
With a strong sense of responsibility and compassion, on March 5, 2026, the Women’s Union of the Border Guard Command of Quang Tri province organised practical activities to support and encourage students, especially children in difficult circumstances in border areas. In the cool weather of Kim Dien border commune, women officers of the provincial Border Guard launched the programme “Meal for Children”, bringing warmth and care to pupils at Hoa Hop Kindergarten, Lam Sum satellite campus. The programme not only helps improve the children’s nutrition but also encourages them to continue attending school, strengthening solidarity between the army and the people in the border area. Photo: Vo Dung – VNA
A delegation of the Party Central Committee’s Politburo and Secretariat led by General Secretary To Lam on March 6 held a conference to announce the two bodies’ 2026 inspection and supervision decision for the Standing Board of the National Assembly (NA) Party Committee. Photo: Doan Tan – VNA
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on March 6 proposed establishing a new award titled “Talented, Creative and Dedicated Women” to further honour the contributions of Vietnamese women. He made the suggestion at a meeting with female leaders and managers from central agencies held at the Government Headquarters to mark the 116th anniversary of International Women’s Day (March 8). At the event, the PM also presented the 2025 Kovalevskaia Award. Photo: Duong Giang – VNA
After administrative consolidation, Duong Hoa commune in Quang Ninh province now covers more than 4,000 hectares with a population of over 5,000. Located near the Mong Cai border-gate economic zone, the locality is leveraging its strengths in agriculture, forestry, aquaculture, fisheries and eco-tourism to improve local livelihoods. Photo: Duc Hieu – VNA
Phu The cake (also known as xu xe cake) has long been a cultural symbol of Bac Ninh - the King Bac region. These small, square cakes are wrapped in green leaves. Inside is a translucent layer of glutinous rice dough embracing a filling of mung bean and coconut, creating a delicate, mildly sweet flavour. The cake symbolises fidelity and enduring affection, and often appears at wedding ceremonies and on Lunar New Year feast trays as a wish for reunion and fulfilment.
This year’s award went to a group of female scientists from Hanoi University of Science and Technology for their research cluster on applying biocatalysis to enhance the value of Vietnamese agricultural products. The individual award was presented to Prof. Dr. Tran Thi Viet Nga, Director of the Vietnam–Japan Institute of Advanced Technology and senior lecturer at Hanoi University of Civil Engineering, for research linked to environmental protection, energy security and climate change adaptation.
Like people across the country, members of the K’Ho (Co Ho) ethnic group in villages in Lac Duong commune, Lam Dong province, are looking forward to March 15 – the election day for deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels. The atmosphere is filled with excitement, along with trust and expectations for a new term.
In early March, scenes of women in flowing Ao dai taking spring photos by lakes, parks, offices, temples and historical sites have become a familiar sight on the streets of Hanoi. Social media is also filled with images and stories surrounding the elegant attire, which has become a symbolic signal of the season dedicated to honouring women.
The recognition is not only a source of pride for the capital but also creates opportunities to promote these craft villages globally, strengthen international connections, and support their sustainable development in the process of global integration.
