(VOVWORLD) - The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on world politics and the global economy. The world has responded in some creative ways.

(VOVWORLD) - Associate Professor Truong Thanh Huong is a senior lecturer at Hanoi Medical University and expert at the Vietnam National Heart Institute at Bach Mai Hospital. Huong won Vietnam’s 2020 Kovalevskaya Award for her contribution to helping thousands of people with cardiovascular diseases over many years.

(VOVWORLD) - Having taught at Nga Yo, a small remote school in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai for many years, teacher Phan Thi Khanh has tried her best to encourage local ethnic minority pupils to attend class regularly. Her effort has been recognized by local authorities and people.

(VOVWORLD) - Former Deputy Prime Minister Truong Vinh Trong is remembered as a leader who worked wholeheartedly for national causes while leading a simple life close to the people. Vu Tien Chien, former Chief of the Office of the Central Steering Committee for Anti-Corruption worked with Mr. Trong for many years. He says Mr. Trong made a great contribution to the fight against corruption.

(VOVWORLD) - The people of K’Long hamlet in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong have seen many changes in recent years. They have been mobilized to rebuild their hamlet, apply scientific advances in agricultural production, and expand the local economy, led by patriarch K’Len, Secretary of K’Long Party Committee.

(VOVWORLD) - Teacher Nguyen Quoc Thu Tram, the principal of Binh Minh kindergarten in the central city of Da Nang, is known for her many education initiatives. Tram is dedicated to her students, many of whom are mentally impaired.

(VOVWORLD) - The revolutionary cause of Vietnam and the Communist Party of Vietnam flourish thanks to the creativity and contributions of many Party members. Kim Ngoc, former Secretary of the Vinh Phuc provincial Party Committee is known for his many initiatives to improve agricultural productivity and farmers’ living conditions.

(VOVWORLD) - The Ro Mam ethnic group has a population of nearly 500, living mainly in the border commune of Mo Rai in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum. Village patriarch A Blong is a role model in the movement to develop the local economy and encourage local people to get rid of backward customs, preserve traditional cultural features, and protect Vietnam’s borders.

(VOVWORLD) - War veteran Tang Van Binh of Phieng Luong commune is a role model for agricultural production in the northern province of Son La. Binh managed to escape poverty using a model combining orchard planting and afforestation.

(VOVWORLD) - Pastor Dieu Phi of the Mnong ethnic group is a role model in the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong. He was the only ethnic representative from Dak Nong to attend the recent National Patriotic Emulation Congress.