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
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Final round of Miss University 2020 held in Hanoi
Hanoi (VNA) – Forty-one outstanding girls are competing for the crown of the Vietnam Miss University 2020 during the final round held from January 13-20 in Hanoi. Themed “The Beauty of Wisdom,” the pageant aims to honour the beauty of wisdom, talent and dynamism of Vietnamese students. The final night will be held at the Viet Xo Friendship Cultural Palace on January 19, and be broadcast live on Vietnam Cable Television (VTV Cab) channels. The jury includes Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mai Van Hung, People’s Artists Minh Hoa and Tu Long, and Runner-up of the Miss Vietnam 2018 Phuong Nga. Along with the three main prizes of Miss University and the first and second runner-ups, the organizing board will grant a lot of extra prizes, with a total value of 500 million VND (21,600 USD)./. … [Read more...] about Final round of Miss University 2020 held in Hanoi
GDP leaders visit affiliated units
In acknowledgement of the units’ great efforts in overcoming difficulties to fulfill all assigned tasks in 2020, General Phuong urged them to continue strictly maintaining combat readiness and implementing COVID-19 prevention and control, especially ahead of the 13th National Party Congress and Tet holiday 2021. … [Read more...] about GDP leaders visit affiliated units
