COVID-19: Nearly 1 million free meals offered to needy people nationwide
Close to 1 million free meals worth 15 billion VND (653,274 USD) have so far been offered to disadvantaged people who are affected by COVID-19 across 28 provinces and cities nationwide since April.
Rice and instant noodles are given to patients as part of the charity programme (Source: VNA)The meals were as part of a charity programme launched by the Vietnam Youth Federation (VYF) Central Committee.
In Hanoi, it is scheduled to run from July 24 to August 7, providing meals, each valued at about 25,000 VND, for poor people, freelancers, employees losing their jobs, patients and their families, among others. As of July 28, 1,140 meals had been distributed in the capital city.
Also on July 28, the VYF Central Committee and other organisers of the programme presented 470 food packages worth 82 million VND to patients who are receiving long-term treatment at the Hanoi kidney hospital. Each package consists of 10kg of rice and a box of instant noodles.
Nguyen Hai Minh, Vice President of the VYF Central Committee, said he hopes the programme will spread positive messages on concerted effort and sharing amid complicated developments of the pandemic./.
You should also see
Dien Bien Phu Victory remains source of encouragement for national construction, development
Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Minister of National Defence Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Tan Cuong has granted an interview to the Vietnam News Agency on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of Dien Bien Phu Victory (May 7, 1954-2024).
See more
Society
Government highlights innovation, creativity in foreign service information
The Government has issued a resolution regarding its action programme until 2030 to implement the Politburo’s conclusion on continuing to enhance the quality and efficiency of foreign service information in the new context.
Society
Son La organises traditional New Year celebration for Lao students
The Standing Board of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Young Union Committee of Son La province coordinated with local universities and colleges to hold a get-together on April 15 the occasion of Bunpimay - the traditional New Year festival of Laos.
Society
Romanian Government grants 21 scholarships to Vietnamese citizens
The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) has announced that the Romanian Government will grant 21 scholarships to Vietnamese citizens in 2024 to study in the European country.
Society
Vietnam Airlines adjusts flight paths via Middle East
National flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has announced adjustments to its flight routes between Vietnam and Europe to ensure the utmost safety of passengers and crew amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Society
Vietnamese in Canada commemorate legendary nation founders
The Vietnamese Embassy in Canada held a ceremony on April 14 to mark the commemorative anniversary of the Hung Kings, the legendary nation founders, observed annually on the 10th day of the third lunar month which falls on April 18 this year.
