Dieu Hau, a 7th grader from Class 7A1 at Bu Dop Secondary School in Thien Hung commune, Dong Nai province, was born into a disadvantaged family. His father suffers from an illness that prevents him from doing heavy work, while his mother has yet to secure stable employment, making his path to education fraught with difficulties. However, good fortune came to Dieu Hau when, from his grade 4 onward, he was selected to receive sponsorship and financial support under the “Military officers and soldiers supporting students to go to school” Project implemented by Regiment 717 of Army Corps 16. Just one academic year later, through determination and perseverance, Dieu Hau made remarkable progress and has continued to achieve strong academic results over several consecutive years.

On the afternoon of December 23, University Medical Center HCMC held a signing ceremony with Truong Tuoi Group Joint Stock Company, marking a new milestone in the cooperation between the two organizations. The partnership aims to develop an electronic information platform and coordinate healthcare services for staff and employees, further strengthening their collaborative efforts.

Dong Nai is one of the country's major industrial centers, attracting a large workforce from both within and outside the province. In light of this feature, the trade unions at all levels in Dong Nai province have coordinated with local authorities and businesses to focus on the lives, employment, income, working conditions, and social security of workers.

On the afternoon of December 22, the Dong Nai Department of Health said that six hospitals and regional medical centers in the former Binh Phuoc province have been included in a plan by the Provincial Department of Science and Technology to implement an electronic medical record (EMR) bidding package.

In recent times, Binh Loc ward has proactively rolled out various activities and programs to promote the digital transformation process in the area, including efforts to raise digital awareness and skills among residents.

On December 22, a working delegation of the Dong Nai Provincial Party Committee, People’s Council, People’s Committee and Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Dong Nai province, led by Vo Tan Duc, Deputy Secretary of the Dong Nai Provincial Party Committee, paid visits and extended Christmas 2025 greetings to parishes, religious orders and Catholic dignitaries across the province.

Every few days, Nguyen Van Trung brings a 21-liter plastic bottle to get water from the clean water tap located in the Phuoc Long parish (Phuoc Long ward) for use.

During the land acquisition process for the Bien Hoa – Vung Tau Expressway Project in Phuoc Tan and Tam Phuoc wards, more than 300 households were fully cleared, yet did not qualify for resettlement because their homes were built on agricultural land. Most of these households were comprised of migrants and informal workers, making the reconstruction of their housing nearly impossible.

Employment is defined as income generating labor activities that are not prohibited by law. The State consistently implements policies to support self-employment and unemployment insurance for young people, persons with disabilities, the elderly, ethnic minority people and rural workers. These are among the notable provisions of the 2025 Law on Employment, which will take effect on January 1, 2026, and have drawn significant public attention.

On December 4, the Party Committee of Chon Thanh Ward (Dong Nai Province) issued the Project on Building a Happy Chu Van An A High School for the 2025–2030 period, with a vision toward 2035. The project serves as a “guiding principle” for the school in fostering a safe, respectful, and compassionate educational environment, where all students, teachers, and staff feel happy and are supported in their comprehensive development in knowledge, character, and competence.

On the morning of December 19, in Dong Xoai Ward, Dong Nai Province, a groundbreaking ceremony was held for the social housing project in the residential area adjacent to Dong Xoai I Industrial Park.

The secondhand clothing market is undergoing a marked transformation in both scale and customer engagement. In the past, secondhand clothes were typically associated with piles of used garments that shoppers had to sift through in cramped, cluttered stalls. Today, many secondhand stores have made more structured investments, with items now clearly categorized by style, size, material, and even brand.

On November 27, the Dong Nai Provincial Red Cross Society received more than 100 tonnes of relief goods, including food, clothing, and other necessities, donated by people from all walks of life to support communities affected by natural disasters. Due to its limited manpower to handle the unloading, sorting, and packing of the donated goods, the Provincial Red Cross Society issued an appeal on social media calling for public assistance. Shortly afterwards, many volunteers arrived to lend a hand, enabling the timely delivery of relief supplies on "trucks of compassion" travelling from Dong Nai to natural disaster-hit areas.

The Lunar New Year (Year of the Fire Horse) in 2026 is approaching, and trade unions at all levels in Dong Nai are urgently rolling out plans to ensure a meaningful and comprehensive Tet for workers. The overarching and deeply meaningful goal is clear: "No union member or worker should be left without a Lunar New Year (Tet)." This direction is not just a slogan, but a firm commitment, a demonstration of responsibility and solidarity to support workers through difficult times, helping them welcome a Tet that is full, warm, and complete.

Shifting away from an exclusive focus on infectious disease prevention, the Law on Disease Prevention has expanded its scope to encompass disease prevention more broadly, including non-communicable diseases such as cancer and mental health disorders, the strengthening of school health services, and improved nutrition.