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Nevertheless, Vietnam has actively implemented activities in response to climate change, developing its economy towards low-carbon development and green growth, and promoting the implementation of potential mitigation measures in the energy, industry, transport, agriculture and waste sectors, as well as improving the carbon sequestration capacity in the land use, land-use change and forestry sector. … [Read more...] about Vietnam determined to reduce GHG emissions by 9 percent in 2030

Firstly, in order to fully and properly institutionalize the Party's policy in the field of ethnic groups which is pointed out in the Platform on national construction in the period of transition to socialism (revised and amended in 2011) and other Party documents according to the motto of implementing the policy of equality, solidarity, respect and assistance among ethnic groups, creating all conditions for them to develop together, sticking closely to the development of the Vietnamese ethnic community. Preserving and promoting the cultural, linguistic and fine traditions of all ethnic groups. Fighting against the idea of ethnic discrimination and division. Socio-economic policies must be suitable to particular characteristics of regions and ethnic groups, especially ethnic minorities. … [Read more...] about Law on Support for and Development of Ethnic Minorities and Mountainous Areas should be issued

The VNCA chairman – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam speaks at a meeting of the Vietnam National Committee on Ageing (VNCA), Hanoi, January 15, 2021. The State budget spent about VND 18 trillion (USD 779.69 million) on implementing social assistance policies for the elderly in the community. Specifically, more than 1.8 million elderly people received monthly allowances, over 1.4 million enjoyed allowances as national contributors, and 3.1 million are enjoying pensions and social insurance benefits. In addition, 12.1 million senior citizens currently have health insurance cards. … [Read more...] about All senior citizens to be covered by health insurance in 2021

Moreover, the Salonpas HCMC Marathon 2021 will offer additional prizes for runners breaking records of the 42-kilometer distance for both the men's and women's categories. The current records are held by Japanese runner Saeki Makino at two hours, 33 minutes and 15 seconds in the men's category and by Vietnamese runner Pham Thi Hong Le at three hours and 48 seconds in the women's category. Both records were set at last year’s event. … [Read more...] about Eighth HCMC Marathon to attract thousands of runners

Over the past 14 years, the prestigious VIR’s golf tournament Swing for the Kids gathered more than VND17.5 billion ($760,000) to provide over 16,000 scholarships to disadvantaged students, build IT classrooms with new computers, and upgrade numerous schools in over 40 provinces and cities across the country. As a much-anticipated charity sports activity organised every spring, the tournament brings further opportunities and hope for the future for Vietnamese students. … [Read more...] about Gifts for the future from Swing for the Kids Fund