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500-Day Campaign: Using DNA Sequencing to Reunite Fallen Soldiers with Families

500-Day Campaign: Using DNA Sequencing to Reunite Fallen Soldiers with Families

More than half a century after the war ended, Vietnam is still searching for around 175,000 fallen soldiers whose remains have yet to be found. Another 300,000 sets of remains have been recovered but yet to be identified, leaving countless families waiting for the day they can finally bring their loved ones home. Every set of remains recovered and identity restored brings comfort to bereaved families while fulfilling the nation's enduring responsibility to those who sacrificed their lives for national independence.

In the News

Cover story

  • Giving Fallen Soldiers Their Names Back

    More than 50 years after the war, the advanced DNA technology is helping identify fallen soldiers, closing decades of wait in anguish by many families across the country.

  • A Touching Journey to Bring Fallen Heroes Home

    The "500-day-and-night campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of martyrs' remains” pays tribute to those who sacrificed their lives for independence while renewing hope for families yearning to find their loved ones after decades of waiting.

  • Peaceful Space That Protects the Citys Soul

    In the relentless pace of Ho Chi Minh City, modest alleys offer a space of calmness that constitutes a valuable part of the country’s most dynamic city.

  • A Proud 50 Years of Innovation Development

    Half a century after bearing the name of President Ho Chi Minh, the country’s largest city has taken an impressive journey, transforming from a city scarred by war into a leading economic hub and a dynamic, modern megacity, becoming a symbol of Vietnam’s renewal and integration. 

  • The Pearl of the South

    From Mekong Delta laboratories to the world’s choosiest markets, Vietnam has emerged as a rice powerhouse on the global stage. This is the result of half a century of scientific research, technological innovation, and an enduring collaboration between scientists, farmers, and businesses.

Culture highlights

Troops Race to Build New Homes for Muong Than Flood Victims

Troops Race to Build New Homes for Muong Than Flood Victims

Soldiers in the northern mountainous province of Lai Chau are working around the clock to build new homes for families displaced by devastating flash floods in Muong Than commune, with authorities aiming to complete the project before August 30.

Economy

Durian Remains King of Vietnam’s Fruit Exports

Despite lingering challenges, durian remains the leading contributor to Vietnam’s fruit and vegetable export revenue, with shipments expected to pick up in the coming months as competition from other regional suppliers eases.

EVENTS & FIGURES

PM Attends Conference Honouring People with Meritorious Services to Revolution

PM Attends Conference Honouring People with Meritorious Services to Revolution

Prime Minister Le Minh Hung attended and addressed the 2026 National Conference Honouring People with Meritorious Services to the Revolution in Hanoi on July 23, 2026 on the occasion of the 79th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947–2026).

Exploring our land

British Experts Continue Uncovering Mysteries of Vietnam's "Kingdom of Caves"

More than three decades after first arriving in Vietnam, British cave explorers continue to reveal new geological wonders hidden beneath the ancient forests of Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, reinforcing its reputation as one of the world's most remarkable karst landscapes and opening fresh opportunities for scientific research and sustainable tourism.

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