More Than 50 Records Provide New Leads for Identifying Fallen Soldiers
09:26 | 21/07/2026
Dossiers decoding the code name of Unit 962, a map indicating the burial area of 21 fallen soldiers at Hospital K76A T7 under Military Region 7, and keepsakes related to southeastern battlefields from 1966 to 1972,... have been handed over to Vietnamese authorities by Vietnam Wartime Accounting Initiative (VWAI) to identify burial sites, find relatives and conduct DNA matching under the 500-day-and-night campaign.
Nghe An's 500-Day and Night Campaign Collects 17,831 DNA Samples
14:51 | 07/07/2026
In response to the "500-day and night campaign to complete DNA sample collection for relatives of unidentified martyrs," after seven days of intensive DNA sample collection from relatives of fallen soldiers, the Nghe An Provincial Police collected 17,831 biological samples, making an important contribution to the ongoing efforts to search for, recover, and identify the remains of martyrs whose identities have yet to be established.
More than 1,300 Fallen Soldiers' Remains Recovered After 111 Days of Campaign
09:16 | 05/07/2026
After 111 days of implementing the "500-Day Campaign to Accelerate the Search, Recovery, and Identification of Fallen Soldiers' Remains," authorities have recovered the remains of more than 1,300 fallen soldiers, collected samples from over 27,000 martyrs' graves, and accelerated unexploded ordnance clearance efforts, gradually advancing the goal of reuniting Vietnam's fallen heroes with their families and comrades.
Conclusion No. 57-KL/TW: Highest Priority to the Search, Recovery, and Identification of Fallen Soldiers' Remains
15:13 | 30/06/2026
On behalf of the Secretariat, Tran Cam Tu, Politburo Member and Standing Member of the Secretariat, signed and promulgated Conclusion No. 57-KL/TW, dated June 24, 2026, on the organization of activities in preparation for the 80th Anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947 - July 27, 2027).
Quang Tri Provincial Authority Widen Scope For Search of Fallen Soldiers’ Remain Amidst Limited Information
10:38 | 30/06/2026
On June 26th, the Steering Committee for the Search, Collection, and Identification of Martyrs' Remains in Quang Tri Province (the Steering Committee) launched its 2026-2027 dry season mission amidst a growing scarcity of information regarding martyrs' burial sites. Local authorities will mobilize various resources, intensify data collection, collect biological samples, digitize information, and expand domestic and international cooperation to enhance the effectiveness of the search and identification of martyrs' remains.
Vietnam Accelerates DNA Collection from Families of Unidentified Fallen Soldiers
14:12 | 25/06/2026
Localities across Vietnam are accelerating the review, registration, and collection of DNA samples from relatives of fallen soldiers whose identities have yet to be confirmed, in preparation for a nationwide campaign. The establishment of a DNA database is expected to create new opportunities to identify hundreds of thousands of fallen soldiers whose information remains incomplete.
An Giang Aims to Collect 15,747 Martyrs’ Remains Samples for DNA Identification
16:18 | 23/06/2026
On June 22, the Steering Committee 515 of An Giang Province held an online conference to implement the “500-Day and Night Campaign to Accelerate the Search, Recovery, and Identification of Martyrs’ Remains” and to carry out the collection and handover of martyrs’ remains samples in the province. Under the plan, the locality aims to complete the collection of 15,747 samples from unidentified martyrs’ remains for DNA testing, contributing to speeding up the process of identifying fallen soldiers.
Dong Thap to Collect DNA Samples from More Than 21,000 Unidentified Martyrs’ Graves
14:38 | 17/06/2026
As part of the “500-day-and-night campaign to accelerate the search, recovery, and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains,” Dong Thap Province is implementing the collection and transfer of samples from fallen soldiers’ remains for DNA analysis. According to the plan, samples will be collected from more than 21,000 martyrs’ graves that remain unidentified or lack sufficient information across the province, with the aim of gradually determining their identities and fulfilling the wishes of their relatives and families.
DNA Technology Brings Hope to Thousands of Martyrs’ Families
13:59 | 27/05/2026
DNA testing, gene bank development, and data digitization have become central focuses in the identification of the remains of fallen soldiers, following the government's issuance of a special mechanism to address long-standing difficulties and obstacles.
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