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Hanoi (VNA) - More than 434 billion VND (18.6 million USD) was used to support over 562,000 needy people during May, as part of the 2020 humanitarian month programme run by the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRCS). The programme was in place from May 1 to 31, with the pinnacles being the two weeks from the World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day on May 8 until the birthday of late President Ho Chi Minh on May 19. It focused on supporting provinces affected by drought and saline intrusion, raising public awareness about COVID-19 prevention and control, giving aid to those affected by the disease, and organising blood donation drives. According to preliminary reports from provincial and municipal chapters of VRCS, 350 humanitarian markets were held in 59 localities during the month, providing 100,000 vouchers for goods. These markets bought farm produce that farmers could not distribute due to the pandemic and gave it to the needy The programme also saw the construction of 734 Red Cross … [Read more...] about Assistance during humanitarian month reaches over 562,000 people

The Nguyen Tieu Festival, known as Tet Nguyen Tieu, is observed on the fifth day of the first lunar month by Vietnamese people, especially the Chinese community living mostly in Ho Chi Minh City. It comes hot on the heels of the lunar New Year (Tet) festival celebrated by people in a number of Asian countries, including Vietnam. … [Read more...] about Nguyen Tieu Festival becomes part of national intangible cultural heritage

Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam called for the implementation of commitments made at the Berlin Conference on Libya last January to be promoted at an online meeting of the UN Security Council (UNSC) on July 8. Aside from UNSC members, this event was also attended by representatives of Libya, its neighbouring countries, and the nations and regional organisations present at the Berlin Conference. In his remarks, UN Secretary-General António Guterres voiced concerns about the alarming military build-up with foreign interference reaching unprecedented levels in Libya. He also condemned attacks on civilians and civilian facilities, including 21 attacks on medical facilities since the year’s beginning. He repeated countries’ pledge to promote a peaceful solution to the conflict in Libya and urged relevant parties in this country to immediately cease fighting, resume negotiations and ensure full humanitarian access amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The Secretary-General noted he … [Read more...] about Vietnam urges commitments at Berlin Conference on Libya to be promoted

According to the police, one month ago, they discovered the trans-provincial and trans-national drug trafficking ring with a large amount of heroin traded from Laos to Điện Biên through Lai Châu and Lào Cai provinces before being sold to a third country. … [Read more...] about Heroin traffickers busted in Điện Biên

Dung said that as Vietnam is expected to be a favourable destination for investment after the COVID-19 pandemic, that is why it is important to create an optimal environment to welcome the influx of capital. … [Read more...] about Government report-information system to be launched next month