The administration of Ho Chi Minh City on March 27 issued an official directive outlining the penalties for those who fail to comply with measures enacted to prevent and control COVID-19, including a VND100,000-300,000 (US$4.3-12.9) fine for face mask wearing violations. … [Read more...] about 10,000 face masks seized near Ho Chi Minh City airport
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An invitation to our program “Saigon Times – Noi Vong Tay Lon”
Given such circumstances, the Saigon Times Group is calling for our readers who are individuals and organizations to join our program, called “Saigon Times – Noi Vong Tay Lon.” The aim is to help the disadvantaged overcome difficulties amid this pandemic by distributing foods and other daily necessities to them. … [Read more...] about An invitation to our program “Saigon Times – Noi Vong Tay Lon”
‘Lucky to still have a job’: Hanoi sanitation workers brave the outdoors to keep city clean
Nguyen Thi Ngoan, a sanitation worker in Hanoi, Vietnam. Photo: Nam Tran / Tuoi Tre One of Ngoan’s colleagues, Pham Thi Bach, explained that much of her free time is taken up by calls from her family members asking if she stays healthy despite her work. … [Read more...] about ‘Lucky to still have a job’: Hanoi sanitation workers brave the outdoors to keep city clean
District authorities should provide timely assistance to poor households
To enterprises having from 1,000 to 3,000 workers, chairpersons of district people’s committee must pay visit to. For establishments with 3,000 or more workers, the Department of Health will coordinate with the Department of Industry and Trade, the HCMC Labor Confederation and related departments to take inspection measures to comply with Decision 1203 as well as direction guide 1249 of the City People’s Committee. … [Read more...] about District authorities should provide timely assistance to poor households
Vietnam to hold ASEAN Film Week in mid-year
Hanoi (VNA) – The ASEAN Film Week 2020 is scheduled to be organised in Vietnam in June or July to mark Vietnam’s ASEAN Chairmanship Year. The event, which will take place in Hanoi, central Da Nang city, and Ho Chi Minh City, will introduce outstanding films of ASEAN member states. Accordingly, each nationa will choose one film to send to the organsing board. The selected film should demonstrate the cultural indentity as well as the beauty of natural landscapes and people of the host country. The films will be screened for free in the three major cities of Vietnam. Themed “ASEAN Cohesion and Proactive Adaptation”, the event is expected to help audience understand more about cultures, lives and peoples of ASEAN member states, and contribute to enhancing mutual understanding, thus creating a foundation to expand cooperation in economics and politics. It is also hoped to help increase the role and position of Vietnam as the Chair of ASEAN this year, affirming … [Read more...] about Vietnam to hold ASEAN Film Week in mid-year
