Charity

This landmark event is the club’s first major fundraising event since the pandemic, and they are bringing back their international charitable spirit with a high energy cultural bazaar rich with global products, international food, and a wide range of cultural performances. The Consular Club is an established volunteer-run charity of almost 30 years working to enhance the lives of disadvantaged people in Southern Vietnam with particular focus on aid for orphans, the disabled, the elderly and minority groups. Milena Padula, President, the Consular Club, said: “For nearly 30 years, our bazaar has been an extremely popular event. Over 1,000 guests attend each year to purchase a variety of products from all over the world (handicrafts, clothes, home decoration, jewelry, etc.). They enjoy freshly prepared international food and entertainment by talented performances in a relaxed and festive atmosphere. All the money raised at our bazaars is used to fund projects to improve the … [Read more...] about The Consular Club annual international charity bazaar is back

Nguyen Thi Tam Tinh has spent 19 years as a volunteer working on activities such as offering translation support for Vietnamese workers in the Republic of Korea (RoK), providing free surgery for children suffering from heart diseases in Vietnam. (Photo:Yonhap News/KBS World) Seoul (VNA) – Nguyen Thi Tam Tinh has been selected by authorities in Seoul to become the first foreigner with Korean citizenship to receive the prestigious Daesang award in recognition of her dedication to charitable activities. Republic of Korea (RoK), providing free surgery for children suffering from heart diseases in Vietnam, participating in teaching the Korean language, and supporting patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. contributions to charity work at the official ceremony slated for November 15./. VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-Korean woman honoured for charity efforts in RoK

Poster of the charity program, "Scar of life" Since its beginning in 2011, ‘ Scar of life ’ has funded free heart surgery for 2,317 children with a total capital of more than US$2.5 million. This year’s event marking the tenth anniversary of its launch will honor and pay tribute to sponsors who have accompanied the program. Ambassadors of the charity program, including singers Toc Tien, Jun Pham and Isaac, musician Hua Kim Tuyen, Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H'Hen Nie, actress Ninh Duong Lan Ngoc, goalkeeper Bui Tien Dung and female athlete Vu Phuong Thanh will participate in the event. Although the “Scar of life” was suspended for two years due to the Covid-19 outbreak, actress Ngo Thanh Van, the program’s founder, has still called on individuals and organizations to donate financial support to help disadvantaged children with congenital heart defects. By Hai Duy – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about Charity program raising fund for child heart patients marks its 10th anniversary

The event introduces to movie lovers Hungarian blockbusters and animated films, such as Cream Romantic, Liza the Fox-Fairy, The Little Fox, The Treasure of Swamp Castle, and Budapest Noir. The screenings take place at 7 pm at the Cinestar Hai Ba Trung Cinema, 135 Hai Ba Trung Street in District 1’s Ben Nghe Ward. Audiences can receive free tickets for films at the cinema or via email: [email protected] The “Hungarian Corner” charity event is selling traditional Hungarian specialties. All proceeds from the sale will be donated to the HCMC Association in Support of People with Disabilities and Orphans. By Van Tuan – Translated by Kim Khanh … [Read more...] about Hungarian Film Week, charity event open in HCMC

Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai (3rd, R) and Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of the city Nguyen Van Hieu (2nd, R)  participate in the walk. More than 4,000 people participated in the event to raise money for disadvantaged people, including Chairman of the HCMC People’s Committee Phan Van Mai, Vice Secretary of the Party Committee of the city Nguyen Van Hieu, and Vice Chairman of the HCMC chapter of Vietnam Fatherland Front Pham Minh Tuan. At the opening ceremony of the event, the organization board received more than VND11 billion from businesses, organizations and individuals for the poor. Chairman of the People's Commitee of Phu Nhuan District Nguyen Dong Tung speaks at the event. The program collected more than VND112 billion (US$4.5 million) to repair and build over 1,150 charity houses, offered 8,750 scholarships, handed over 178 tools for making a living, 9,027 health insurance cards and thousands of Tet gifts to needy people during … [Read more...] about HCMC’s Phu Nhuan District celebrates 20th anniversary of its annual charity walk

The 45-year-old woman has spent 19 years as a volunteer working on activities such as offering translation support for Vietnamese workers in the Republic of Korea (RoK), providing free surgery for children suffering from heart diseases in Vietnam, participating in teaching the Korean language, and supporting patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. Tinh said that when she came to the RoK as a university student, she began her charity efforts with a desire to repay the love and help she had received. She said she will continue to participate in more volunteer activities in the coming years. In addition to Tam receiving the highest honor, there are 19 awards to be presented to Korean individuals and organizations for their outstanding contribution to charity work at the official ceremony slated for November 15. Source: VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese-Korean national honored for charity efforts in RoK

Former State President Nguyen Minh Triet (L) and Secretary of the HCMC Party Commitee Nguyen Van Nen (R)  at the event Speaking at the event, Chairman of the VRCS, Bui Thi Hoa said that the annual "Humanitarian Strength" program aims to honor collectives and individuals for their outstanding contributions to humanitarian work, spreading acts of kindness in the community, and mobilizing resources to support the poor and help them enjoy a happy Tet. The “Tet of Mercy 2023” movement is expected to offer one million Tet gifts with a total value of VND600 billion (US$24 million) to needy people. Vice Secretary of the HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Ho Hai (R) and delagates send a text message to donate to the fund. Supporters can donate to the fund by sending a text message to the National Humanitarian Portal 1400 and the “thiennguyen” app with the account number 2022. At the launching ceremony in the city, the organization board collected more than VND41 billion which can … [Read more...] about Charity movement collects VND41 billion to help poor people enjoy happy Tet

Pham Nam Kim, former director of the Vaud state bank, (second from left), expressing hope that his paintings can help promote the beauty of Vietnamese people as well as renowned landscapes to international friends (Photo: VNA) Geneva (VNA) - The Permanent Mission of Vietnam to the United Nations (UN), the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and other international organisations in Geneva attended the 2022 International Festival Charity Bazaar held by the United Nations Women's Guild (UNWG) on November 22 at the UN Office headquarters in Geneva. The Charity Bazaar is held annually to raise funds for children living in difficult circumstances around the world, including those from Vietnam. Like in previous editions, the Vietnamese mission continued introducing to international friends typical handicraft products and food imbued with the identity of Vietnamese culinary culture. Foreign visitors enjoy Vietnamese dishes. (Photo: VNA) This year, it also organised an exhibition … [Read more...] about Vietnam introduces handicraft products, cuisine at UN Bazaar 2022

MUSIC & PERFORMANCES Hanoi-Christmas Charity Flea Market 2022 at Diamond Westlake Suites Dec 4, 10 am – 05 pm ______________________________________________________________________ EXHIBITION Hanoi-Exhibition “The Art of Indigenous Weaving” Opening (for guest only): Dec 3, 05 pm – 07 pm Featuring the beautiful weaving culture in Vietnam through the weaving art of three different ethnic minority groups from the North, the Middle part and the South of Vietnam. Six artisans from Hmong group (located in Ha Giang Province), Thai group (located in Nghe An Province) and Chau Ma group (located in Lam Dong Province) will be invited to the exhibition to present their weaving culture through their unique weaving demonstration. Hue City-Exhibitions featuring Hue’s national heritage Until Dec 23, An art exhibition showcasing the charming beauty of Phuoc Tich ancient village … [Read more...] about What’s on November 28-December 4 /2022

Sacombank and Dai-ichi Life Vietnam win the award for Best Bancassurance Provider Vietnam 2022 from the UK’s Global Banking and Finance Review. — Photo courtesy of Sacombank Sacombank and Dai-ichi Life Vietnam were honoured with the award for Best Bancassurance Provider Vietnam 2022 from Global Banking and Finance Review, a leading international finance magazine based in the UK. The prestigious annual award aims to honour companies and business leaders globally for their outstanding achievements in bancassurance activities. Previously, the two companies were named the Most Trusted Bancassurance Provider Vietnam for 2021 by Finance Derivative, a financial and business analysis magazine from the Netherlands. More than five years after entering an exclusive partnership, the bancassurance services offered by Sacombank and Dai-ichi Life Vietnam have achieved many impressive results, providing financial protection solutions for more than 460,000 Sacombank customer families who have … [Read more...] about Sacombank, Dai-ichi Life win bancassurance award