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Building brighter futures for ethnic minority youth through “six clears”

Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh emphasized that efforts for ethnic minorities must be implemented with “six clears”: clear people, clear work, clear time, clear responsibility, clear results, and clear authority.

Government supports border-area students with meals and rice allowance

The Government has approved a new policy to support students in border communes with monthly meal subsidies and rice allocations.

From remote villages to digital horizons: Ethnic youth lead transformation

At the forum “Digital stories from the villages,” experts and young ethnic minority representatives shared how digital thinking is transforming education, livelihoods, and local culture.

Shining youth: 150 ethnic minority representatives celebrated in Hanoi

The 2025 Ceremony of Commendation for Outstanding Ethnic Minority Students and Youth was held at Ho Guom Theater in Hanoi, celebrating 150 exemplary representatives from 53 ethnic groups.

From a remote border village to a top university: the journey of a Khmer student

Born and raised in a remote border area of An Giang Province, Nguyen Hoang Duy, an ethnic Khmer student, achieved a 28.25 university entrance score and earned admission to Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology.

How a national award changed lives in Vietnam’s ethnic communities

Behind every accolade is a story of resilience and growth-young ethnic minority individuals are turning recognition into long-term impact.

Vietnam celebrates 12 years of empowering ethnic youth through education

More than 2,000 outstanding ethnic minority students and young people from across Vietnam have been honored over 12 years of the national recognition program.

VN to train 2,500 ethnic minority students annually under new national scheme

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a national project to train high-quality human resources among ethnic minorities in key sectors from 2026 to 2035, with a vision toward 2045.

145 outstanding ethnic minority youths honored for academic excellence

This year’s honorees represent a record 52 ethnic groups, showcasing Vietnam’s evolving inclusive education efforts.

Young Hmong entrepreneur turns pigeon farming into digital-age success

In Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai province, where rugged mountains meet harsh weather, a young Hmong man named Ho A Sung is proving that with the right mindset, even a smartphone can become a powerful tool for prosperity.

Celebrating the academic dreams of Vietnam’s ethnic youth

With support from family, school and community, ethnic minority students across Vietnam are turning hardship into achievement - writing a new chapter in the country’s long tradition of learning.

The quiet revolution of a Bru-Van Kieu woman leader

In a remote hamlet without electricity, phone signal, or a health station, one woman’s quiet leadership is rewriting the story of her people.

Meet the Vietnamese student shaping education for the next generation

A young Hmong student’s inspiring path from rural Nghe An to the ASEAN climate summit.

Proposed leadership shift for minority program sparks debate in NA

Lawmakers push for the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs to lead a major national program supporting ethnic minorities and mountainous regions.

Over 100 ethnic minorities gather for Vietnam’s 2026 New Year celebrations

Vietnam on December 1 kicked off a month-long series of New Year 2026 celebrations at the National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Hanoi’s suburban Doai Phuong commune.

Young ethnic role models inspire pride across remote mountain villages

Outstanding young people from ethnic minority communities are becoming symbols of hope and pride in Vietnam’s highland regions.

Empowered by honor, ethnic youth build brighter futures for their villages

For many young ethnic talents, national recognition has become a springboard to lasting impact.

The inspiring journey of Lai Van Khoi, a doctor devoted to his people

An award-winning doctor gave up hospital life to build a herbal medicine cooperative and serve the poor.

Young ethnic Dao doctor turns setback into stepping stone

At just 24 years old, Trieu Phan The Phuong - an ethnic Dao student and graduate of Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy - has already lived through the highs and lows of the medical profession.

A celebration of learning among Vietnam’s ethnic minority youth

The 12th Commendation Ceremony highlights the power of education to uplift and connect communities from every corner of the nation.