Though he has never seen light and now cares for an ailing wife, Pham Van Hoc, from Son Hong commune in Ha Tinh province, continues to live resiliently in the remote mountains - an inspiring story of rising above fate with extraordinary willpower.

Na Ni’s journey from a mountainous commune to one of Vietnam’s most prestigious universities shows the power of resilience and belief.

Earning 29 points in Vietnam’s national exam, Au Viet Hoang, an ethnic Nung student, secured a place at Hanoi Medical University - following in his father’s healing footsteps.

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.

At just 1.5 meters tall, Ly Thi Thao, a 14-year-old Dao ethnic student from Quang Ninh, defied expectations to win a national gold medal.

Thi Lai, an 18-year-old girl with a humble name but extraordinary spirit, has made a remarkable mark in 2025 by winning three Vovinam gold medals - including a world championship title.

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

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.

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

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

Despite facing numerous challenges in cooking, filming, and editing videos, a young man from Nghe An persists in his efforts to spread inspiration and optimism.

At the age of 17, Le Tran is a student in the sixth grade. She enjoys every moment of life and is happy to be together with her family and classmates.

Bui Tuan Tai, 26, who works in a modern office in the central area of Hanoi and communicates with foreign partners from Singapore, Malaysia and Europe, was uncertain about his future seven years ago when he finished general education.

With the motto "spreading kindness throughout the community", VietNamNet Inspiring Characters honors individuals and groups who made their mark in 2023 with humanitarian actions, thus having a positive impact on the community.

With the motto "spreading kindness throughout the community", VietNamNet Inspiring Characters honors individuals and groups who made their mark in 2023 with humanitarian actions, thus having a positive impact on the community.

Four months have elapsed since the day the three firefighters of the Cau Giay District Police in Hanoi sacrificed themselves in service, but their parents, wives and children’s sadness has not subsided.

Dang Xuan Hieu, 24, has for four years given free trips to thousands of poor patients in Ha Giang Province.