Floods, Landslides Devastate Northern Vietnam, Leaving One Dead, Four Missing

A flash flood in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau has left one person dead and four others missing. Police and military forces have been mobilised to evacuate residents from dangerous areas and support recovery efforts following devastating flash floods in Muong Than commune, the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau. According to the latest report from the provincial People's Committee, as of 3:30 p.m. on July 17, the disasters had left one person dead, two injured, while five others remained missing. Moving beyond textbooks and classroom lessons, they are embracing creative, accessible approaches that help bring history closer to younger generations and foster a deeper appreciation of peace and national pride. The Trieu Binh Commune Military Command said on July 17 that the shell was found earlier the same day while workers were levelling the ground for the project in Trieu Dai village. Participants were divided into six teams and showcased their Vietnamese proficiency through singing, poetry recitals, drama performances and presentations on topics related to Vietnam's culture and history. In his opening remarks, Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh said the strong participation of delegates showed that bilateral cooperation is being driven not only by the two governments but also by businesses and young people. In a document issued by the Standing Board of the VBS Executive Council on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947–2026), the Sangha urged its central committees and institutes, as well as its chapters in provinces and cities, to hold requiem ceremonies in memory of heroic martyrs and join efforts to support the nationwide campaign. Among the materials transferred is a research dossier decoding the designation of Unit 962. It provides additional leads in the search for fallen soldiers believed to have been buried at Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City, including martyr Huynh Van Quen. An official dispatch, issued following the particularly serious coach accident, which occurred at 00:20 a.m. in Chuong Duong Commune on the Phap Van–Cau Gie–Cao Bo–Mai Son–National Highway 45–Nghi Son route, was sent to the ministers of Public Security and Construction, as well as the chairpersons of provincial and municipal People's Committees. Ho Chi Minh City is set to introduce a free textbook loan programme for all students in general education, continuing education and literacy programmes from the 2026-2027 academic year. Nearly 467,600 from more than 874,800 university applicants have registered for STEM majors for the 2026 admissions cycle, accounting for 53.45% of all candidates, according to the Ministry of Education and Training. While many French students have just completed their secondary school examinations and are preparing for their summer break, Elza Le Floch, Celeste Perotteau-Giraud and Wyatt Lelouche have embarked on a different journey. On July 15, the three members of the Scouts and Guides of France group in Menton left Nice for Xuyen Moc in Ho Chi Minh City. Legal support policies only matter when citizens know they exist, can tap into them, and receive quality service. That’s especially true for the poor, the disabled, ethnic minorities, children, domestic violence victims, and those battered by disasters and disease outbreaks. Under the proposal, which will be submitted to the Government for approval, the regional minimum wage will increase by between 310,000 VND (11.81 USD) and 390,000 VND per month, depending on the region. During a visit to the Kim Bang Invalids Nursing Centre in the northern province of Ninh Binh ahead of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs’ Day (July 27, 1947–2026), PM Le Minh Hung extended his warm regards and profound appreciation to invalids, sick soldiers and revolutionary contributors across the country. Digital transformation is changing not only how people work and communicate but also how they practice their faith. A Buddhist sermon can now attract tens of thousands of online viewers. A Protestant believer in a remote area can join a Bible study class via smartphone. Religious activities once closely tied to places of worship are increasingly taking place in cyberspace. Under Circular No. 54/2026/TT-BGDDT on higher education curricula, learning outcomes must be defined as measurable and assessable competencies, providing the basis for curriculum design, teaching, assessment, quality improvement, credit recognition and degree awarding. The initiatives place fishermen at the centre of enforcement efforts, promoting community self-management while strengthening coordination between local authorities and relevant agencies in managing offshore fishing activities. The move was made as part of an expanded investigation into a criminal case involving Nguyen Thanh Nam, who is accused of “making, storing, distributing or spreading information, documents and items aimed at sabotaging the State of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.” Under Directive No. 16/CT-UBND, recently issued by the provincial People's Committee, combating IUU fishing has been identified as an urgent political priority requiring concentrated resources to address shortcomings in fishing fleet management, while holding agency heads and local leaders accountable for the results achieved. The northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh has completed DNA sample collection from the remains of all unidentified war martyrs buried at 18 cemeteries across 15 localities, achieving full completion by July 14. The remains of 81 Vietnamese volunteer soldiers and military experts were recovered during the 2025–2026 dry-season search campaign, all of them yet to be identified. Copyright, VietnamPlus, Vietnam News Agency (VNA) Editor-in-chief, Mr. Tran Tien Duan.