On behalf of the municipal Party Committee, Secretary of HCMC Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan honored the locals who gave assistance to the army officials and cadres of HCMC in the war time. In response to the Vietnamese beautiful tradition “When drinking water, think of its source”, the city’s government often calls for donations to help people in need in neighboring provinces, he added. In addition, the delegation also cooperated with the Vietnam General Confederation of Labor to offer gifts to 50 disadvantaged workers in the province. At the reception for the HCMC’s leaders and officials, Secretary of the Party Committee of Tra Vinh province Tran Tri Dung expressed thanks to the city’s authorities for their support to his province in various fields, especially reducing poverty and completing 23 goals. Mr. Nguyen Thien Nhan highlighted Tra Vinh province’s achievements for the past several years, especially the development speed by more than 11 … [Read more...] about HCMC Secretary visits poor people in Tra Vinh province
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New Year gifts to Ho Chi Minh City and Tra Vinh residents
Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh presents gifts to Cham ethnic residents in Ho Chi Minh City (Source: VNA) HCM City (VNA) – Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh visited and presented New Year gifts to Cham ethnic group in Ho Chi Minh City on January 26. In District 8, as many as 357 gifts, each worth 700,000 VND (30.4 USD) were handed over to Cham ethnic people while 100 scholarships, each worth 1 million VND, were granted to Cham and Khmer ethnic students. Speaking at the event, the Deputy PM wished that organisations and businesses would generate more jobs and create products for domestic consumption and exports, and the Cham residents would offer mutual support and preserve their traditions. While in Can Giuoc district, neighbouring Long An province, the same day, Binh and philanthropists presented 1,500 New Year gifts, 30 bicycles, 10 sets of computer, two houses of gratitude valued at 1.3 billion VND to Vietnamese heroic … [Read more...] about New Year gifts to Ho Chi Minh City and Tra Vinh residents
Tra Vinh works to improve climate change response
A conference to review and share effective models on livelihood and climate change response for the poor and ethnic minority groups in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh was held in the province on December 18 (Illustrative photo: VNA) Tra Vinh (VNA) – A conference to review and share effective models on livelihood and climate change response for the poor and ethnic minority groups in the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh was held in the province on December 18. The event was jointly held by the People’s Committee of Tra Vinh city and ActionAid Vietnam. Addressing the event, Vice Chairwoman of the municipal People’s Committee Tang Thi Dep said that since early 2017, local authorities have worked together with ActionAid Vietnam to implement models to help locals grow organic vegetables and build an early warning system in some localities. Following two years since the implementation of such models, local residents have been able to earn a stable income, … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh works to improve climate change response
Tra Vinh province hosts traditional Ngo boat race
The Ngo boat race on Long Binh river of Tra Vinh province (Photo: VNA) Tra Vinh (VNA) – A Ngo boat race (similar to the sport of dragon boating) took place on Long Binh river of the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh on November 21, part of the traditional Ooc Om Bok Festival of the Khmer people. The race drew the participation of eight teams from Duyen Hai, Tieu Can, Cau Ke, Chau Thanh, Tra Cu, Cau Ngang, and Cang Long districts, and Tra Vinh city. The teams, all from Tra Vinh province, competed in three distances of 800m, 600m, and 500m. The Cang Long district team, which is Tra Vinh’s representative in regional boat racing competitions, exhibited its dominance in the sport by winning gold medals in all three categories. Director of the provincial Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Duong Hoang Sum said the Ngo boat race is among the traditional activities of the Khmer people in the annual Ooc Om Bok Festival. The race conveyed the unity of the … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh province hosts traditional Ngo boat race
Tra Vinh: Exchange programme tightens Vietnam-Japan friendship
The Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Programme 2018 is organised to tighten the friendship between Vietnam and Japan. (Photo: travinh.gov.vn) Tra Vinh (VNA) – The People’s Committee of the southern province of Tra Vinh on October 25 organised a cultural exchange programme to tighten the friendship between Vietnam and Japan. The Vietnam-Japan Cultural Exchange Programme 2018 was attended by Jun-ichi Kawaue, Japanese Consul General to Ho Chi Minh City, and a crowd of Japanese businesses based in the city and Tra Vinh province. In his opening remark, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Dong Van Lam said the programme is held to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Vietnam-Japan diplomatic ties (September 21, 1973-2018). Through the exchange, Tra Vinh wishes to introduce the Japanese people to the cultural beauties and traditional customs of Vietnam in general and the province in particular, he said. The local leader took the occasion to thank the … [Read more...] about Tra Vinh: Exchange programme tightens Vietnam-Japan friendship