While on maternity leave, Ms. Phan Thi Huyen Nga (32 years old, from Hung Yen) continues her daily routine of taking care of her child and tidying up the house. In a moment of inspiration, this breastfeeding mom let out a sweet, powerful voice in song. Working away from home, Mr. Vu Dinh Dat (35…
Fast-Acting 10-Year-Old Saves Mother’s Life According to security camera footage from a house in Tế Nam City, Shandong Province, China, the incident occurred on January 17 when the mother continuously coughed and spat after swallowing a grape. Hearing his mother’s distress, the two children—a 10-year-old boy and a 6-year-old girl—rushed over to check on her….
Mr. Nishihata Tamotsu, a Japanese man born in 1936 in Wakayama Prefecture, grew up in a poor family and faced many hardships during his childhood. Due to difficult circumstances, he had to drop out of school in elementary years and grew up illiterate. However, his inspiring journey of overcoming adversity to become a confident and…
Living in prison can sometimes be a better option than living alone for many elderly people in Japan. This phenomenon reflects the significant social challenges faced by the world’s fastest aging nation. Alarming Reality at Tochigi Women’s Prison Tochigi Women’s Prison, located north of Tokyo, is one of the largest facilities for women in Japan….
Mrs. Nguyen Thi Hoa (54 years old), residing in Tan Mach village, Vinh Thai commune, Vinh Linh district, Quang Tri province, lost 1.5 million VND while shopping at the local market during the Tet holiday of the Year of the Cat. Mrs. Hoa’s family is among the most disadvantaged in the community. She lives with…
Treasure Every Penny Mrs. Nguyễn Thị Quý, aged 75, and her 77-year-old husband from Khoái Châu, Hưng Yên, were once construction workers. They retired in 1990 due to difficult working conditions and declining health. After retirement, they received a one-time social insurance benefit and became self-employed, but their income was unstable and they had no…
The revised Health Insurance Law in 2024 has introduced significant changes to the medical examination and treatment procedures, making healthcare services more accessible to the public. The Ministry of Health has issued Decree No. 02/2025/ND-CP to provide detailed guidance on these new regulations. BHYT Medical Examination and Treatment Process Under the New Law Adults Participants…
One day in 2017, while sitting in Ngoc Lam Park (Long Bien District, Hanoi), Dong Quang Quyet—a boy who had spent three years on the streets—was approached by a stranger. Having lost trust in others after being repeatedly deceived, Quyet reluctantly listened to her story about Blue Dragon, an organization supporting street children. This encounter…
Tet is not only a time for family reunions but also a period filled with unique traditional ceremonies across regions in China. One such ceremony is Fan Cichuang—rolling over a bed of nails, symbolizing courage and perseverance. This ritual takes place in Zhanjiang Town, Guangdong Province, attracting both locals and tourists. It is more than…
Timely Encouragement for Workers Working Through Tet Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs, Mr. Nguyen Van Hoi, led a delegation to visit and encourage workers and those in difficult circumstances in Hanoi during the New Year. This meaningful activity aimed to ensure social welfare while demonstrating the spirit of “leaving no one behind.”…
