(HBO) – The Health Ministry held a ceremony to launch the National Action Month on Population and Vietnam Population Day (December 26) in Hoa Binh province on November 29.
Attending
the event were leaders from the General Office for Population and Family
Planning, ministries, agencies and mass organisations. Vice Chairman of the
provincial People’s Committee Bui Van Cuu and a number of population
collaborators from 11 districts and city were also present.
The National Action Month on Population and
Vietnam Population Day 2018 took the theme "Caring for reproductive health of
adolescents and youngsters for the future generations”. The Vietnamese
adolescents and youths aged 10-24 (as defined by the World Health Organisation)
account for over 22 percent of the population. They form a strong force playing
a great role in national construction and defence. Therefore, their
reproductive health is considered a priority in the Vietnam population and
reproductive health strategy for the 2011-2020 period. The Health Ministry
worked closely with agencies to hold activities caring for reproductive health
of adolescents and youths which remains limited now.
According to the Maternal and Child Health Department, abortion in Vietnam
remains high with 250,000 – 300,000 cases each year. Of 1,000 cases, 15 are in
adolescents while there are 62 cases of unexpected pregnancy per 100 abortion
cases in women aged 15-49. In order to respond to the National Action Month on
Population and Vietnam Population Day, the ministry wished that departments and
agencies would encourage walks of life to respond to the theme "Caring for
reproductive health of adolescents, youths for future generations”, thereby
ensuring that adolescents and youths receive comprehensive care and fully
perform their rights and responsibilities.

Vehicles
parade on main streets of Hoa Binh city in response to National Action Month on
Population and Vietnam Population Day.
Local people across Hoa Binh province enjoyed the festive spirit of the 2025 Lunar New Year (Tet) with joy, cultural traditions, and heartfelt family gatherings.
During this Lunar New Year (Tet), residents of Vay Nua commune, Da Bac district are joyfully celebrating the arrival of spring with various festive activities. Along the main road of the commune, a newly installed solar-powered streetlight system stands out, completed just before Tet. Funded by Agribank Hoa Binh with a total investment of approximately 80 million VND (over 3,100 USD), the project has already proven beneficial. Not only does it enhance the rural landscape, but it also improves road safety and security, adding to the New Year’s cheer for the people of Vay Nua.
Nestled in Tan Lac district, Van Son commune boasts a breathtaking landscape reminiscent of a serene, poetic painting. Winding roads gracefully embrace the hillsides, enhancing the commune’s natural charm. As spring spreads its vibrant colours, the lives of local people continue to improve day by day.
The trade union of Hoa Binh province’s industrial parks has presented meaningful gifts to workers with difficulties, ensuring that they will have a warm Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
According to the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development's report, in 2024, the appropriate authorities regularly propagated and disseminated forest protection management, forest development, and forest fire prevention and fighting.
The Lunar New Year, At Ty, 2025 is approaching. The gardeners in the peach growing area of Toan Son commune (Da Bac) are busy transporting, bringing spring to every home. Throughout the villages, peaches are grown everywhere, gradually becoming an effective economic model to help the people have a warm and full spring with their families.