Vietnam provinces report progress in martyr remains recovery campaign

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Multiple provinces across Vietnam have reported significant progress in the first phase of the ‘500-day campaign’ dedicated to searching for, recovering, and identifying the remains of martyrs.

In An Giang, authorities recovered 331 sets of remains and collected biological samples from over 15,000 graves. Similarly, Lao Cai exceeded its targets by recovering 90 sets of remains, including one mass grave. In Lai Chau, the campaign resulted in the recovery of 55 sets of remains, including a mass grave containing 47 individuals.

In Quang Ngai, the provincial steering committee reported the recovery of 49 sets of remains and noted that biological sampling for 13,514 graves was completed 45 days ahead of schedule. The Coast Guard Region 2 also participated in the efforts, assisting with sampling at 14 cemeteries across Quang Ngai and Da Nang provinces.

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An Giang · An Giang Province · Gia Lai · Gia Lai Province · Gia Lai Provincial Farmers' Association · Khánh Hòa Province · Lai Chau · Lao Cai · Lao Cai Province · Le Hoai Vu · Quảng Ngãi · Thai Xuan Bien

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The Gia Lai Provincial Farmers' Association held a summary and awards ceremony on October 22, 2026.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ‘Creative Startup Farmer’ contest awarded a total of 11 prizes.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The ‘Farmer Creativity’ contest received 33 creative solutions from various communes and wards.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Le Hoai Vu won first prize in the ‘Creative Startup Farmer’ contest for a value chain development solution.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Thai Xuan Bien won first prize in the ‘Farmer Creativity’ contest for an acacia and eucalyptus seedling production model.