Springtime renewal at Flower Street

The new spring arrives at the Flower Street with the vibrant red of Party flags and national flags adorning every street, and above all, it reflects the tangible changes in people's lives. All of this demonstrates the consistent principle: putting the people at the center and using practical results as the measure of innovation.

For the people to benefit

This spring, Mr. Mai Van Hung from Quang Long 6 village (Duong Hoa commune) seems more complete and peaceful as his family received support to build a new, sturdy, and spacious house. At over 70 years old, with declining health and the burden of caring for his ailing son and young grandchildren, he faces many worries in his old age. The timely support from the government has become a source of peace of mind for him to celebrate Tet. In his house, still smelling of fresh paint, Mr. Hung emotionally shared: “This year, my family received 80 million VND from the village and commune to build a house. With a new house, I feel much more at ease, and this Tet will be happier and warmer.”

Mr. Hung's family stands beside their newly built house.

Beyond social welfare policies, the joy of the people of Duong Hoa commune also stems from everyday changes. One day at the end of January 2026, at the commune's Public Administrative Service Center, two young people, Luong Van Duong (Duong Hoa commune) and Truong Huong Giang (Quang Duc commune), completed their marriage registration procedures to begin their family life. The streamlined procedures and the dedicated guidance of the officials made their first day of the year even more fulfilling. "We hope that the new spring will bring our family a good start," Mr. Duong shared. From secure housing to simpler and more convenient administrative procedures, one common thread is clear: Innovation in Duong Hoa begins with concrete actions directly linked to the lives of the people.

In the current landscape of innovation in Duong Hoa, education is identified as a top priority and a pillar of long-term development, especially in the ethnic minority areas of the former Quang Son commune, where over 98% of the population are Dao people.

Quang Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School is scheduled to begin construction in November 2025. Photo: Minh Ha

Construction on the Quang Son Primary and Secondary Boarding School project, scheduled to begin in November 2025, covers a total area of ​​7.8 hectares with a total investment of over 203 billion VND. Upon completion and commissioning in the 2026-2027 school year, the school will accommodate 1,025 students in 32 classrooms, while also providing boarding facilities for 400 students and semi-boarding facilities for 625 students. This large-scale educational project holds strategic significance in ensuring educational equity and creating a foundation for human resource development in the border region and ethnic minority areas of Duong Hoa.

Springtime is still present in every small classroom at Duong Hoa Kindergarten. In the final days of the Year of the Snake, teachers are busy preparing for competitions and spring-themed activities for the children. Amidst the sounds of children reciting lessons and singing innocent songs like "Tet, Tet, Tet, Tet is coming…", the gentle, warm, and peaceful spirit of spring permeates the air.

Teachers and students at Duong Hoa Kindergarten are excited about the spring festivities and celebrating the traditional Lunar New Year. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Like preschool students throughout the province, this school year, teachers and students at Duong Hoa Preschool are benefiting from the province's practical educational policies. Ms. Nguyen Thi Van Anh, the principal of Duong Hoa Preschool, happily stated: “In the 2025-2026 school year, the school will have 18 classes with a total of 536 students. This school year, our school has received great attention from parents and the policies of the Party and the State. With the Provincial People's Council Resolution, preschool children now receive free milk and subsidized lunch. Regarding facilities, since the implementation of the two-tiered local government system, our school has received significant attention and investment in classrooms, and the school's branch campuses have also been renovated to be more spacious and modern. Students receive comprehensive care in all aspects.”

From resolution to achievement

The changes in people's lives stem from the systematic and decisive approach of the Duong Hoa Commune Party Committee. Immediately after its establishment, the Commune Party Committee concretized Resolution No. 31-NQ/TU of the Quang Ninh Provincial Party Committee with Resolution No. 01-NQ/DU, with the overarching spirit of: Breaking through in economic development, creating a foundation for the new term.

Panoramic view of the central area of ​​Duong Hoa commune. Photo: Xuan Hoang

Based on that, the Party Committee and the Standing Committee of the Party Committee of the commune have issued more than 750 documents to promptly disseminate and implement the policies and resolutions of the Central Government and the province; focusing on leading and directing the effective implementation of key political tasks. The approach of clearly defining responsibilities, tasks, and timelines has created substantive changes in many areas.

The new face of the ethnic minority area of ​​Duong Hoa commune today.

In 2025, the commune's Party Committee comprehensively completed all 15/15 targets set, with 9 targets exceeding the plan. The total value of production in the area is estimated at nearly 1,420 billion VND; state budget revenue reached over 237 billion VND, exceeding the forecast by nearly 140%; average income is estimated at 85 million VND/person/year. Notably, the commune has achieved the goal of eliminating all poor and near-poor households according to the multidimensional poverty standard, while also welcoming approximately 20,000 tourists for sightseeing and experiences.

Entering 2026 – the first year of the new term – the achievements of 2025 are not only a starting point but also a foundation for Duong Hoa to continue its breakthroughs. Comrade Ho Duc Quang, Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of the People's Council of Duong Hoa commune, stated: “In the context of the country entering a period of strong reform, Duong Hoa clearly defines its responsibility in contributing to the overall process. From the end of 2025, the commune developed an Action Program for 2026 linked to the theme of the year's work; identifying 15 targets, 6 groups of solutions, and concretizing them into 65 tasks in each field. Tasks are clearly assigned to specific individuals, tasks, timelines, and implementation schedules, facilitating monitoring, inspection, and evaluation. Based on this, each target has a specific implementation plan, striving to comprehensively achieve all set goals by the end of 2026.”

Dao Linh

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