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From dawn to midday, Mui Ne beaches have turned into bustling markets as fishermen haul in record catches of anchovies, earning tens of millions of Vietnamese dong per trip and fueling both local livelihoods and the fish sauce industry.

While welcoming Slovak Minister of Culture Martina Simkovicova, Deputy Secretary Dang Minh Thong affirmed Vietnam-Slovakia’s newly elevated Strategic Partnership and highlighting deeper cooperation in heritage preservation and cultural exchange.

The State Treasury announced it had mobilized more than VND80.1 trillion through 11 government bond auctions in the first quarter of 2026, equivalent to 16 percent of the year’s issuance plan, with maturities ranging from 5 to 15 years.

Starting in the 2029–2030 academic year, students nationwide will receive free textbooks through shared school libraries, a policy welcomed by teachers and parents but raising questions about management and flexibility for disadvantaged learners.

The growing presence of foreign athletes is elevating professional standards and intensifying competition, pushing Vietnamese players to adapt and improve across major tournaments.