Society

More Vietnamese citizens brought home

More than 230 Vietnamese citizens were flown home from Singapore on a flight of Bamboo Airways on September 28 as a joint effort of competent authorities of both nations.
More Vietnamese citizens brought home ảnh 1Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – More than 230 Vietnamese citizens were flown homefrom Singapore on a flight of Bamboo Airways on September 28 as a joint effortof competent authorities of both nations.

The passengers included children under 18, people with illnesses and other especially disadvantaged cases.

The Vietnamese Embassy in Singapore sent staff to the airport to help thecitizens with pre-departure procedures.

Security, safety and hygiene measures were rigorously taken during the flightto prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Upon their arrival at Can Tho International Airport in the city of the samename, all the crew members and passengers were given medical checkups and putunder quarantine in line with regulations.

In the time to come, more repatriation flights will be arranged to bringVietnamese citizens home, depending on their demand and domestic quarantinecapacity./.
VNA
#COVID-19 #Vietnamese citizens #Bamboo Airways #pre-departure procedure #Vietnam #Singapore #VietnamPlus #Vietnam news
Follow VietnamPlus

Related News

See more

Illustrative image (Photo: VNA)

Ninh Thuan ramps up efforts to eradicate substandard housing

Ninh Thuan will intensify awareness campaigns and launch a 90-day push from April to June 2025 to mobilise further resources. By adopting a flexible approach in utilising funds, the province is determined to achieve its goal of ensuring safe and stable housing for all vulnerable residents./.

A new house has been built for needy households (Photo: VNA)

Tien Giang steps up efforts to eliminate substandard houses

According to the Tien Giang People’s Committee, 485 homes for policy beneficiaries, families of war martyrs, and low-income households will be supported. Of these, 284 new homes will be built, and 201 existing ones repaired, with a total budget of 24.1 billion VND (about 984,000 USD). As of March 6, construction had started on 166 houses, with 32 already completed.

Bac Giang's police officers support the removal of temporary and dilapidated houses for poor and near-poor households in the province. (Photo: VNA)

Bac Giang to eliminate substandard houses by November

Local authorities have identified 795 homes of poor and near-poor households and individuals with recognised service to the nation that qualify for support. Of these, 475 require complete reconstruction and 320 need significant repairs, with estimated costs totaling 39 billion VND (1.53 million USD).

Chairman of the Mong Cai City People's Committee Ho Quang Huy, and Mayor of the Dongxing City People's Government Li Jian exchange cooperation agreement. (Photo: VNA)

Vietnamese, Chinese cities to build smart border gate pair

They also consented to promote the development of a cross-border economic cooperation zone through sectoral cooperation at Hai Yen industrial park, Van Ninh international port in Mong Cai; a cross-border e-commerce industrial park; and transport connectivity projects between the two cities including the international railway line from Mong Cai to Dongxing, Bac Luan III bridge, and an auxiliary rough steel bridge.

The fisherman is treated at Song Tu Tay infirmary. (Photo: VNA)

Fisherman receives emergency care at Song Tu Tay infirmary

A fisherman from central Quang Ngai province was given emergency treatment for severe respiratory distress at the Song Tu Tay island infirmary in the island district of Truong Sa, the south central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on March 11, after falling ill while fishing at sea.