(HBO) – Three months after being damaged by a historic flood, Nhap hamlet (Dong Ruong commune, Da Bac district), thanks to concerted efforts by authorities and people, is recovering to ready for the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet).

A
road in Nhap hamlet’s Tan Huong resettlement area was cemented to facilitate
travelling during the Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
In October 2017, a strong flood left 52 local households homeless.
Two days after the ordeal, 25 families with 108 people were moved to the Tan
Huong resettlement area. Remaining residents stayed in the Ren area and made
efforts to surmount flood consequences.
As Tet is just a few days left, work to stabilise local life has
been intensified. In Tan Huong, people now have access to electricity and clean
water; land has been distributed to households; and 50 percent of roads have
been cemented. With support from the Dong Ruong authorities and Da Bac armed
forces, about 20 families have been relocated to build their new homes. Those
whose houses were completely destroyed during the flood will secure temporary
shelters on the holiday so no one has to live in tents.
We visited a kindergarten in Nhap hamlet. Ha Thi Oanh, a teacher
here, said: "the 150sq.m facility has just been propped up by a steel framework
with a metal roof. It has operated for two weeks with 17 pupils from Tan Huong.
About ten children in the Ren area are studying in villagers’ houses due to
difficulties in transport. Charity donations and food taken from our main
kindergarten in downtown Dong Ruong are keeping our children warm and not
hungry. Travelling by water is a huge challenge.”
On a small corner of the hamlet, a little shop run by Xa Thi Nhiet
reflects the vitality of a new land. Nhiet said: "We lost our previous shop to
the flood. We have to start everything again with difficulties. We hope the
authorities will support people like us so that we will have a warm Tet and work
together to overcome our damage.”
People in Tan Huong area have so far secured access to
electricity, housing, transportation, and education. Life is more difficult in
the Ren area, where more than 100 people are living without electricity and
many damaged roads remain unrepaired. Pupils in both areas have to study in
other areas.
Head of Nhap hamlet Quach Cong Hung said: "The biggest wish of Ren
residents is to no longer have to use candles and oil-fueled lamps on Tet.
People in Nhap hamlet expect more assistance in terms of infrastructure
improvement and sustainable livelihoods.” /.
The Department of Education and Training of Hoa Binh province held a conference on March 18 to review the performance of the "Safe and Happy School" Project and set out tasks for 2025. The project, funded by the Taiwan Fund for Children and Families (TFCF), aims to create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for students. The event saw the attendance of representatives from the TFCF and 26 beneficiary schools.
With over 70% of their workers being women, trade unions across industrial parks (IPs) in Hoa Binh have been actively safeguarding their legal rights and interests while implementing initiatives to improve their income and well-being.
In recent years, the Hoa Binh provincial General Hospital has continuously innovated itself and improved the quality of medical services to meet the increasing needs of local people. With substantial investments in infrastructure and modern equipment, along with a team of highly qualified doctors and nurses, the hospital has gradually established itself as one of the leading medical units in the Northwestern region and a trusted destination for healthcare for people inside and outside the province.
From mastering the fundamentals of programming to achieving national recognition, the Programming Club of the Le Van Tam Primary School (STAR LVT28) in Hoa Binh city has made remarkable strides in the field of robotics.
The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Committee and the Vietnam Youth Federation chapter of Hoa Binh province organised a programme on March 12 to launch the "Digital Literacy" movement and an online quiz on the resolutions of the Vietnam Youth Federation congresses at all levels, as well as the Politburo's Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW on breakthroughs in the development of science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation.
As climate change grows more unpredictable, the development of production forests has become essential - not just for economic growth, but for safeguarding the environment and maintaining ecosystem balance. By boosting local incomes, curbing natural disasters, preventing soil erosion, and protecting water resources, these forests play a crucial role in sustainable development.