Soldiers of the Daklak Border Guard are on duty at a checkpoint - PHOTO: THE DAKLAK BORDER GUARD The “Saigon Times – Great Circle” program’s third phase titled “Together we win Covid-19” is aimed at continuing to support the society to win the war against Covid-19. This follows the success of the program’s first phase that sought to help poverty-stricken people overcome the hardships caused by the pandemic earlier this year and the second phase titled “Together with Vietnam’s Tourism.” … [Read more...] about “Saigon Times – Great Circle” supports border guards in Daklak
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“Saigon Times – Great Circle” reaches out to Central Highlands border guards
Representatives from the Saigon Times Group, donors, and the Border Guard of Kon Tum Province pose for a group photo at the donation handover ceremony – PHOTO: THE BORDER GUARD OF KON TUM PROVINCE A Lanh, a soldier at a checkpoint, said he has served at the checkpoint for two months since the second wave of Covid-19 broke out and has not visited home since then. … [Read more...] about “Saigon Times – Great Circle” reaches out to Central Highlands border guards
Hoan Kiem Dis. to focus on development of night-time economy
Activities at the walking space in the Old Quarter and at the cultural, service, trading and tourist space of Phung Hung-Gam Cau streets will take place at the same time as those at the walking space around Hoan Kiem Lake and neighboring areas. Currently, the Hoan Kiem walking space is open from 7 p.m. on Fridays till midnight on Sundays. … [Read more...] about Hoan Kiem Dis. to focus on development of night-time economy
Honda Vietnam hit hard by Covid-19
According to experts, the demand for motorcycles has declined due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In September, bike shops in HCMC are also worried about poorer sales, as it is Vietnam’s ghost month, the seventh month in the lunar calendar, when many people usually avoid buying valuable things to evade bad luck. … [Read more...] about Honda Vietnam hit hard by Covid-19
Saigon peddlers face tough times in pandemic-hit economy
Tran Van Loi roasts hazelnuts at his roadside stall in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Photo: Manh Dung / Tuoi Tre He further explained that the income for his whole family comes mainly from him peddling in Ho Chi Minh City. … [Read more...] about Saigon peddlers face tough times in pandemic-hit economy
