Tuyen Quang Receives Over 5.4 Billion VND for Martyr Remains Search

In Tuyen Quang Province, northern Vietnam, an ceremony was held on the afternoon of July 24 in Thanh Thuy commune to receive vehicles and equipment for the search, collection, and identification of martyr remains. This support was provided by the Thien Tam Fund (Quỹ Thiện Tâm), under Vingroup, totaling over 5.4 billion VND (approximately 260,000 USD). This donation is part of a nationwide campaign to search for the remains of fallen soldiers, which is currently underway across Vietnam. Nhan Dan, the official newspaper of the Communist Party of Vietnam, reports similar initiatives progressing in other regions. For instance, Can Tho City has formed specialized forces to accelerate the search for remains under the "500-day and night campaign." The 7th Military Region has honored contributors and motivated the remains search teams. Son La Province has collected and gathered the remains of three martyrs during the same campaign, while Lam Dong Province is also advancing the search and identification of remains. In Dong Nai Province, efforts are being made to find witnesses to support the collection of martyr remains. Under Vietnam's one-party system, the state considers the commemoration of war victims and the search for their remains a crucial national undertaking. This plays a significant role in fostering patriotism and unity among the populace, as well as in managing the memories of past wars and maintaining social stability. While economic growth continues, attention to these legacies of past conflicts can also be interpreted as a measure of social integration and consideration for national sentiment. Regarding relations with China, Vietnam has a historically complex relationship. However, domestic issues such as social integration and the search for remains primarily fall within the scope of domestic policy. As Vietnam pursues economic growth strategies that attract international investment, these domestic social initiatives can be seen as strengthening national stability and the support base among the population.