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Search and recovery of fallen soldiers’ remains (as of June 9, 2026)
To fulfil the objectives of the 500-Day Campaign to accelerate the search, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains, the Ministry of Defence has assigned targets for the 2026–2027 period to relevant units.
Vietnam intensifies search for and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains
The 500-Day Campaign to Accelerate Search, Recovery, Identification of Fallen Soldiers' Remains is entering its peak phase nationwide. The effort is described as a “mission from the heart”, as around 175,000 fallen soldiers’ remains have yet to be found and more than 300,000 martyrs’ graves remain unidentified. This issue continues to weigh heavily on many families and remains a matter of concern for the Party, State and military leaders, as well as the public.
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Top Vietnamese leader, Timor-Leste PM discuss expanding bilateral ties
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Every act of kindness embodies patriotic emulation: Top leader
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Vietnam, Cambodia committed to elevating bilateral relations to new heights
Party General Secretary and President To Lam received Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet in Hanoi on June 9, part of the Cambodian leader's official visit to Vietnam and participation in the ASEAN Future Forum 2026.
