(HBO) – Bui Van Bui, a 84-year-old resident in Ru 5 hamlet of Xuan Phong commune (Cao Phong district), has a deep understanding about the tradition of the Independence Festival celebrations in Muong Thang area. The old man said he has been here for more than half of his life. Muong Thang is changing day by day with hills of orange-laden trees and endless green sugarcane gardens.

New life in Cao Phong – Thach Yen revolutionary base

(HBO) – In autumn days of August, we had an occasion to visit the Cao Phong – Thach Yen revolutionary base. Following the historical traces, we relived the old revolutionary days. The Cao Phong – Thach Yen land formerly had rough mountainous terrain.

Novaland Group awards US$20,500 in grants and scholarships

The Novaland Group has announced the award of US$20,500 to 332 grant and scholarship recipients in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam National Day celebrated in Thailand

The Vietnam Consulate General in Khon Kaen Province, Thailand held a ceremony on August 30 to mark the 72nd anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day (September 2).

Hoa Binh urged to standardize quality, quantity of teacher contingent

(HBO) – On August 17, a delegation from the Ministry of Education and Training, led by Minister Phung Xuan Nha, made a working visit to Hoa Binh. The delegation held a working session with provincial officials, including Bui Van Tinh, Party Central Committee member and Secretary of the provincial Party Committee; Tran Dang Ninh, Standing Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council; and Nguyen Van Quang, Vice Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee.

More efforts needed to preserve biodiversity on Ly Son Island

Destructive human activities have put coral reefs, sea grass beds and many other marine species off Ly Son Island at risk in recent years, with local authorities urged to make more efforts to preserve the unique ecosystem.

Student gets two 10 marks thanks to self and hard studies

(HBO) – In the recent national high school graduation exam, Tran Duy Linh from the Lac Son High School is one of the province’s two students getting two 10 marks in biology and chemistry. However, few people know that he gained the achievements thanks to learning from his friends, teachers and the internet.

Visiting historical Muong Khoi base

(HBO) – Visiting Muong Khoi commune in Lac Son district of Hoa Binh province in August, we recalled the revolutionary days 72 years ago. Making a tour around the site with Bui Minh Duc, former Secretary of the An Nghia communal Party Committee and member of the communal Veteran Association, we knew more about major historical events at the site as well as the patriotism of the soldiers, that greatly contributed to the victory of the August Revolution in 1945.

Keeping in mind Uncle Ho’s teachings in study

(HBO) – The one we want to talk about is Ha Hai Yen, a student of class 12B (2014 – 2017 term) at the Ethnic Boarding School of Hoa Binh province. She was the monitor for three years at the high school with outstanding academic achievements.

Cao Phong district inaugurates local public administrative centre

(HBO) – The People’s Committee of Cao Phong district on August 16 held a ceremony to inaugurate and put into operation the local public administrative centre. At the event, the Cao Phong People’s Committee announced decisions on the establishment of the centre and the appointment of the director of the centre.

Mai Chau district’s youths uphold patriotism tradition

(HBO) – It could be said that few youngsters nowadays in Mai Chau district of the northern province of Hoa Binh thoroughly understand the words "Van Mai women, Tong Dau men”. But everyone knows that the phrase refers to brave, persistent men and faithful, capable women during the resistance war against the French colonists in Mai Chau.

Virtuous mother builds cozy Thuan Hoa house

(HBO)- We visited Thuan Hoa Social Protection Centre in Mai Chau in a rainy afternoon. A 20-square-metre room was teeming with clattering sounds of the fabric weaving loom and over 30 women were busily making brocade pieces in kaleidoscopic patterns. We heard that the Thuan Hoa Centre, and especially its developer Vi Thi Thuan, have been popular in Chieng Chau commune. Thuan is famous for her fortitude and compassion for developing traditional craft products herself and helping tens of women with disabilities work and have stable income.

New pace of life in Tru hamlet

HBO – Thirty-seven years passed, residents in Tru hamlet, one of the five hamlets surrounding Hoa Binh lake in Thai Thinh commune of Hoa Binh city still bear in mind memories about the hardships they suffered when leaving the home town for the historic project – the Hoa Binh Hydropower Plant – with the spirit "For the Electricity of the Nation Tomorrow”.

15 provinces to have analog terrestrial television switched off

Analog television signals will be switched off in 15 provinces from August 15 as part of the terrestrial television digitalisation roadmap of the Ministry of Information and Communication.

Hoang Son JSC holds “All people protect national security” festival

(HBO) - Hoang Son Trading Construction-Energy Investment joint Stock Company has organised the "All people protect national security” festival 2017. Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Cuu, who is also head of the province’s steering committee 09, attended the event.

Hoa Binh: Rural road in Hop Thanh commune opens to traffic

(HBO)- The management board of works under Programme 135 in Luong Son district , Hoa Binh province recently inspected and put into use a rural road in De Cau village, Hop Thanh commune.

Houses presented to wounded soldiers in Da Bac District

(HBO) – In an event taking place on July 27, a house was handed over to Dinh Van Roi, a soldier wounded in the anti-US war, and his family in Doi Hamlet, Hien Luong Commune, Da Bac District of Hoa Binh province, as a gesture to pay tribute to those who rendered services to the nation.

Funds raised to support flood-hit northern localities

The Party Central Committee’s Office on August 8 raised 421 million VND (18,519 USD) to support locals in northern mountainous localities that have been hit by torrential rains and floods.

House of gratitude handed over to policy beneficiary family

(HBO) – The Military Command of Cao Phong district (Hoa Binh province) has inaugurated and handed over a "house of gratitude” to family of Bui Van Yeng in Nai hamlet, Thung Nai commune, Cao Phong district. The 73-year-old man was infected with Agent Orange (AO)/Dioxin during the resistance war against the US.

Ethnic minority-inhabited areas in Mai Chau district thrive

(HBO) – Ethnic minority-inhabited areas in Mai Chau district of northern mountainous Hoa Binh province have flourished thanks to state-supported programmes and projects. Investment has been poured into upgrading infrastructure and stepping up production, thus reducing poverty, eradicating hunger and improving living conditions of the Mong ethnic minority group.

Ky Son: Get-together marks Hoa Binh armed forces’ traditional day

(HBO) – The People’s Committee of Ky Son District, Hoa Binh province has recently held a gathering to meet with the district’s former military officers on celebration of the 70th year of the provincial armed force’s traditional day (August 16, 1947).

Memories on fields of Luang Phrabang

(HBO) – These days, whenever watching TV programmes featuring activities to celebrate the Vietnam-Laos Friendship and Solidarity Year 2017, Ha Van Tuan, former Chairman of the People’s Committee of Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh province, is always filled with sentiments that is difficult to describe with words. Only those who visited the nation of Champa flower can understand these feelings when hearing the names of destinations and people of the country.

Dai-ichi Life Vietnam pays customer insurance benefits

(HBO) – The representative office of Dai-ichi Life Vietnam in Hoa Binh hosted a ceremony at the AP Plaza Hotel to pay customer insurance benefits and a workshop to support expenses for taking care of and providing treatment for patients with fatal diseases.

Hoa Binh FTT Farm Produce Store inaugurated

(HBO) – The Hoa Binh FTT Farm Produce Store has officially opened at the Phuong Lam market in Hoa Binh at the end of July. This is the first store supplied by a dedicated collaborative group of the local Department for Cultivation & Plant Protection.

House of gratitude handed over to policy-benefiting family

(HBO) - The Military Command of Luong Son district in the northern mountainous province of Hoa Binh organized a ceremony on July 21 to hand over a house of gratitude to the family of the 77 year-old Hoang Thi Ron in Dam Da II hamlet, Hop Hoa commune, Luong Son district.