Some suns do not shine from above, yet radiate brightly within imperfect forms. In the villages of the Tay, Dao, and H’mong people in Tuyen Quang, people with disabilities are redefining what it means to be whole. Wholeness does not lie in the body, but in the will to rise and the aspiration to live meaningfully.
Located atop the Gia Long mountain range, Xin Man Commune faces rugged terrain and severe cold, with winter temperatures consistently lower than surrounding areas. In such harsh conditions, ensuring students’ health becomes a priority.
Tuyen Quang, endowed with abundant natural resources, especially surface and groundwater, is facing unprecedented challenges due to rapid economic development and the increasing impacts of climate change. The province’s river and stream systems are under pressure as extreme weather events, such as heatwaves and heavy rainfall, disrupt the water cycle and water quality.
As cold weather intensifies in northern provinces, many areas are experiencing severe cold waves, posing significant challenges for agricultural production, particularly livestock farming.
On October 7, 2025, the People’s Committee of Tuyen Quang issued Decision No. 800/QD-UBND, marking the launch of the province’s digital government gramework 4.0. This initiative represents a significant step forward in Tuyen Quang's digital transformation, with a clear focus on building an integrated, modern, and efficient digital government.
Ensuring the health of students is crucial for educational quality, and schools in Tuyen Quang province have implemented numerous measures to guarantee food safety and hygiene.
Tuyen Quang province has prioritized job creation as a key solution for improving livelihoods and achieving sustainable poverty reduction. Efforts focus on generating local employment through support for production, livestock, and service models, as well as promoting tourism linked to traditional festivals and local attractions.
As the National Assembly debates Resolution No. 71-NQ/TW dated August 22, 2025, many delegates agree on the need for higher salaries and special allowances for teachers, especially in disadvantaged areas, to attract and retain qualified personnel and improve working conditions. The resolution places teachers at the center of educational development, bringing encouragement and hope to those serving in mountainous and border regions.
As air pollution from transportation grows increasingly urgent, accelerating the green transition, especially in the transport sector, has become both essential and pressing.
In recent years, Tuyen Quang City has undergone a significant transformation into a more modern and civilized urban center. Infrastructure continues to improve, new residential areas are taking shape, and living standards are steadily rising. However, a growing and increasingly evident shortage lies in public cultural and recreational spaces that meet the community’s spiritual and cultural needs.
As the year draws to a close, a visit to the border commune of Lao Chai reveals a vibrant atmosphere of labor across its hillsides. More uplifting is the visible joy on the faces of ethnic minority households who have found a sustainable development path, no longer relying on short-term assistance. This positive shift stems from Subproject 2, Project 3 of the National Target Program on Socio-Economic Development in Ethnic Minority and Mountainous Areas.
In recent years, career orientation has evolved far beyond basic information sessions, becoming a regular, in-depth activity implemented in a coordinated manner among educational institutions, professional agencies, and training units. Universities, colleges, and vocational education centers have actively partnered with high schools to help students gain early access to information about academic majors, labor market trends, and training opportunities.
According to statistics from the Department of Education and Training, the 2025-2026 school year in Tuyen Quang will see 279 primary schools with over 179,000 students, of which more than 74% of schools are national standard. This marks a nearly 20% increase in the number of standard schools compared to the 2020-2025 period, with significant progress in both mass education and specialized training. This growth strengthens the foundation of primary education in the province.
Five new boarding schools for primary and lower secondary education in the border communes of Minh Tan, Pho Bang, Pa Vay Su, Son Vi, and Xin Man were simultaneously inaugurated on the morning of November 9, 2025, highlighting the Party and State’s special attention to education in the country’s frontier regions.
Since officially registering in Tuyen Quang in 2007, Plan International Vietnam has implemented hundreds of practical projects aimed at improving the quality of life for highland communities, particularly ethnic minority children and youth.