Young Vietnamese

The 2024 Summer Youth Volunteer Campaign held by the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) drew more than 10.7 million union members and other youngsters, up 65.1% compared to 2023, heard a conference held by the Union's Central Committee on September 24 to review the campaign.

Vietnamese weightlifter Le Van Cong secured a bronze medal in the men's 49kg category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on September 4 (local time), marking the first medal for the Vietnamese Paralympic team.

Nguyen Hoang Yen Nhi became the first Vietnamese player to win a medal at the Women's World Three-cushion Championship, which concluded in France on September 12.

In celebration of the annual Vietnamese Language Day (September 8) for the overseas Vietnamese community, this year’s programme honouring the mother tongue took place at the Hanoi Opera House on September 8 evening.

More than 25 million students nationwide started the 2024-2025 school year on September 5.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive requesting the enhancement of coordination among families, schools, and society in the education of children and students, with a particular focus on preventing school violence, crimes, and social evils among students, and ensuring school security and safety.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has offered the best greetings to teachers, education cadres and workers, parents, and students nationwide on the occasion of the start of the new academic year 2024 - 2025.

With 5 male and 2 female athletes, the Vietnam Paralympic team aims to win 1-2 medals at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Vietnamese youths and students journeyed to Europe for the 10th annual European youth camp, themed “Embrace the Harmony” which opened in Munich, Germany, on August 22.

The four-day ITF - BT50 Fleur De Lys Cup 2024 kicked off in the south-central province of Binh Dinh on August 18, while the ITF - BT50 Vietravel Cup 2024 will be held in the same location from August 22-25.

The newly-operated Nhon-Hanoi Station metro line served 256,126 passengers, mostly young people, during the first four days of operation from August 8-11, according to General Director of Hanoi Metro Co, Ltd Vu Hong Truong.

Maypaperflower is inspired by and continues the tradition of the Thanh Tien village, which has a nearly 400-year history of making paper flowers in Hue city. In recent years, Maypaperflower has expanded its reach globally, with its paper flowers now found in Europe, the US and Australia.

According to the overall goal of the Tourism System Planning for 2021-2030, with a vision to 2045, Vietnam aims to become an attractive destination with high tourism development potential by 2025.

Vietnam is a multi-ethnic country with a rich cultural heritage, with each ethnic group and region contributing its unique traditions. The 2024 Folklore Performance Competition is a venue for showcasing this diverse cultural heritage and fostering interaction among different ethnic groups, thereby preserving and promoting Vietnam's cultural identity.

Vietnam is experiencing a surge in cultural tourism, driven by a growing international appetite for heritage and culinary experiences. The trend is particularly embraced by the country’s young generation.

Vietnam is poised to transform its cultural tourism landscape, with a new generation of young “cultural ambassadors” at the forefront, according to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Ha Kim Ngoc.

Vun Art, known for creating art from silk scraps, has become a welcoming home for over 30 craftsmen with disabilities.

Although being online is an integral part of children’s education and recreational activities, the internet has posed many risks for their safety.

Miss World Vietnam 2019 Luong Thuy Linh has launched a project to renovate school facilities and donate learning materials to students in the northern mountainous province of Cao Bang.v

Implementing humanitarian activities and supporting local people are among the regular tasks of Vietnamese peacekeeping forces at the United Nations missions. Recently, Vietnamese sapper team No. 2 at the Abyei region started building classrooms for impoverished children. This meaningful deed comes as the region is entering the rainy season.