Quang ninh: The northeastern coastal province of Quang Ninh has completed DNA sample collection from the remains of all unidentified war martyrs buried at 18 cemeteries across 15 localities.

According to Vietnam News Agency, the provincial Steering Committee 515 for the search for, recovery, and identification of martyrs' remains, biological samples were required from the remains in 803 graves for forensic DNA analysis. Thanks to strong direction from provincial authorities, DNA samples have now been collected from all eligible graves, surpassing the original target of completing the work before July 27.

The province also has eight temporary or substandard homes belonging to children of revolutionaries exposed to Agent Orange/dioxin that qualify for assistance. To date, construction or repair work has begun on seven of the houses.