The seventh National Children’s Forum opened in Hanoi on August 6, with the participation of 188 children representing 25 million peers across the country.
The Seventh National Children’s Forum attracts the participation of 188 children representing 25 million peers across the country. (Photo: dantri.com)
Hanoi (VNA) – The seventh National Children’s Forum opened in Hanoion August 6, with the participation of 188 children representing 25 million peersacross the country.
The forum is being co-organised from August 5-8 by the Ministryof Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA), theNational Assembly's Committee for Culture and Education, the Ministry ofEducation and Training, and the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union's CentralCommittee under the theme of “Children participate in building a safe, friendlyand healthy living environment for children”.
Participants are expected to discuss how to prevent childabuse and violence; prevent and reduce injuries, drowning and trafficaccidents; protect children in the cyber space; respond to climate change,epidemics and natural disasters; and fight child labour.
Participating children are also hoped to share initiativesand solutions that their peers nationwide have taken part in implementing tocreate a safe and healthy living environment for themselves.
In her opening remarks, Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha shared that the VietnameseParty, State, Government and MoLISA have paid special attention to and issuedmany relevant policies, decrees, resolutions and official dispatches to these above-mentionedissues to protect a safe and healthy living environment for children, whichhave been well implemented by provinces and cities.
Basically, Vietnamese children have been living in anincreasingly safer environment, with better learning, playing and entertainmentconditions. However, there are still many who are subject to violence and abuse,and forced to work in contravention of the law.
Therefore, the forum would be a venue for children to expresstheir opinions and aspirations or for agencies and organisations to collectchildren's opinions on issues related to them, Ha added.
Participants' messages and recommendations will then be sentto agencies, organisations, policy makers, and people working for children./.
The Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang’s Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs in coordination with the provincial Youth Union held a forum with the theme "Children participate in building a safe, friendly and healthy living environment for children" on June 26 in the locality.
A wide range of activities to enhance awareness of children drowning prevention were organised at Thong Nhat Park in the capital city of Hanoi on July 22 and 23.
The first two years is a particularly important period, so children should receive regular health check-ups in this period to detect abnormalities early and handle them promptly.
Hanoi is advancing green transportation as part of its sustainability goals but faces challenges like limited charging infrastructure, inconsistent regulations, and high electric vehicle costs.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former 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.
The Seventh National Children’s Forum attracts the participation of 188 children representing 25 million peers across the country. (Photo: dantri.com) 
