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Muong folk spinning-top game enlivens festivals in Phu Tho

Muong folk spinning-top game enlivens festivals in Phu Tho

In the cultural life of the Muong ethnic group in the northern province of Phu Tho, the spinning-top game (danh cu) is one of several traditional folk games—alongside crossbow shooting, tug of war, raft racing and the con throwing game (nem con)—regularly held during local festivals.

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Wartime bomb discovered in Phu Tho province

Authorities and residents in Van Mieu commune, the northern province of Phu Tho, discovered a large unexploded bomb buried beneath the bank of the He River on the morning of December 22, posing potential safety risks.

A credit officer from the Vietnam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP) in Phu Tho province guides residents on utilising borrowed capital for intended purposes and effective investment. (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Policy credit drives strong transformation in the Ancestral Land

The sharp decline in the poverty rate and the gradual improvement in the livelihoods of ethnic communities reflect decisive leadership, management, and the strong involvement of the entire political system, particularly the synergy created by various organisations, businesses, and social policy credit.

Soldiers insert sandbags to fix the M118 bomb. (Photo: VNA)

Phu Tho: 1.2-tonne bomb successfully detonated

On November 17, residents of Hong Ha 2 Area in Thanh Mieu ward, Phu Tho province discovered the bomb submerged in water near Viet Tri bridge and brought it ashore. Upon receiving the report, the engineering unit of the provincial Military Command immediately arrived at the scene and identified it as the remaining body of an M118 demolition bomb left over from war.

Muong ethnic women in traditional costumes in Phu Tho province perform at the Khai Ha (going down to the field) Festival. (Photo: VNA)

Phu Tho people determined to work alongside Party to shape nation's future

An official in Phu Tho suggested development directions for the northern midland and mountainous regions be further clarified, including special policies to support sustainable agricultural development, community-based tourism, and livelihood transitions for residents in the vicinity of Hoa Binh Lake and mountainous areas.

State President calls for accelerated development in Phu Tho

State President calls for accelerated development in Phu Tho

Politburo member and State President Luong Cuong urged Phu Tho authorities to work toward prosperous and civilised development during his attendance at the first congress of the provincial Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure, which opened on September 30.

Politburo member and State President Luong Cuong (R) attends the first congress of the Party Organisation of Phu Tho province for the 2025–2030 tenure on September 30, 2025. (Photo: VNA)

State President calls for accelerated development in Phu Tho

Politburo member and State President Luong Cuong urged Phu Tho authorities to work toward prosperous and civilised development during his attendance at the first congress of the provincial Party Organisation for the 2025–2030 tenure, which opened on September 30.

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Cluster bomb safely detonated in Phu Tho province

The bomb, measuring about 1.8 metres in length and 0.4 metres in diameter, was an exploded American-made CBU-87 cluster munition dropped during the war. Technical documents note that such “mother” bombs have auxiliary explosions that are capable of causing severe casualties if detonated.

Heavy rains and strong winds from the storm cause flooding and isolating several areas of Thanh Hoa. (Photo: VNA)

Typhoon Kajiki: Localities intensify flood response to protect people, property

Heavy rains have caused rising water levels in the Tich, Bui, and Day rivers in Hanoi. As of 5 pm on August 26, the water level at Yen Duyet station on the Bui river reached 6.34m (0.34m above the alert level 1), while at Vinh Phuc station on the Tich river, it stood at 7.45m (0.55m below the alert level 3), with forecasts indicating further rises.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (C) inspects the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge in Phu Tho (Photo: VNA)

Government leader inspects infrastructure projects in Phu Tho

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh on August 9 inspected the construction site of the new Phong Chau bridge, and surveyed a planned route for the Lao Cai – Hanoi – Hai Phong railway section running through the northern province of Phu Tho.