A group of Argentine experts will be in Vietnam to assist their local counterparts on a number of field exhumations in the central province of Nghe An this week.
Nghe An (VNA)🥂 - A group of Argentine experts will be in Vietnam to assist their local counterparts on a number of field exhumations in the central province of Nghe An this week.
The project, supported by the Argentine Fund for South-South Cooperation, forms part of the work carried out by the two countries since 2011 to search and identify human remains from the US War, Argentine Ambassador to Vietnam Claudio Gutierrez told Vietnam News.
Three experts from the internationally-renowned Argentine Forensic Anthropology Team (EAAF) will conduct pilot exhumations on 40 graves out of the 6,800 that the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs' Bureau of National Devotees plans to exhume.
"Before we could put this into practice in the field, we needed at least 15 delegation exchanges for training purposes. Vietnamese experts have made several trips to Argentina," said Gutierrez.
"The project will equip Vietnamese experts with the practical skills and knowledge they need to carry the work on by themselves."
The project to identify war martyrs' remains is being conducted under the framework of the Vietnamese Prime Minister's Decision 150, which came into force in 2013.
Over the years, Argentine professionals have trained their Vietnamese counterparts in a number of areas, ranging from locating human remains to collecting and processing blood samples.
"Our forensic experts found that the laboratories in Vietnam are usually well-equipped and have several enthusiastic forensic experts," said the ambassador.
The main obstacle was the lack of technical knowledge to use the equipment and follow the procedures, and that was where Argentina came into play, because cooperation focused on technical training, he said.
Of the two tasks the cooperation is concentrating on, the Argentine experts recently started the second task of communicating with martyrs' relatives and society.
"Communicating with relatives is a critical aspect of the forensic research because they can supply the information and blood samples the experts can use to conduct their investigation and find the truth," said Gutierrez.
"Vietnam is building a genetics bank and to make it feasible, it is essential to have strong co-ordination with society, for example, to provide blood samples.
"However, this approach must be dealt with carefully by professionals since it's a sensitive matter, there are emotions involved and it's important not to generate false expectations."
Argentina is currently implementing several cooperation projects in Vietnam, many of which consist of technical training in science and technology applied to agriculture and farming. The cooperation in forensic anthropology and genetics for the search and identification of unidentified human remains from the war is considered a major highlight in bilateral relation.-VNA
Candles were lit at thousands of cemeteries in cities and provinces across the nation on July 26 night in memory of fallen soldiers who gave their lives for the nation.
A delegation from the Embassy and other representative offices of Vietnam in Laos laid a wreath at the monument to Laos-Vietnam fallen soldiers in Ban Con village, Phonhong district, Vientiane.
A solemn memorial and burial service was held in the south-western province of Tay Ninh on July 27 for the remains of 347 volunteer Vietnamese soldiers who lost their lives in Cambodia.
Vietnamese incumbent and former leaders offered incense and laid wreaths at the Monument to War Heroes and Martyrs on July 27 - the National War Invalid and Martyrs Day.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, former Vietnamese Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
The team’s haul, including one Champion title, 10 golds, seven silvers, and four bronzes, surpassed expectations. Vietnam, competing since 2019, has secured over 200 AIMO medals, cementing its regional standing.
The guiding principle for revising the national energy master plan is that energy development must align with the country’s socio-economic development strategy. The energy system should be optimised as a whole, targeting sustainable and diverse development to ensure stable and adequate energy supply to meet national goals.
The Vietnam Disability Fashion Show 2025 aimed to honour the diverse beauty of individuals, promote humanistic values, and foster equality and social inclusion.
The Party and the Government pay special attention to accelerating the development of clean and green energy sources to support double-digit socio-economic growth target and ensure national energy security, focusing on developing the Ninh Thuan 1 and Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plants.
Under the current Vietnamese law, fully autonomous motor vehicles are classified as smart vehicles and must be licensed for operation, unlike conventional motor vehicles.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA)
