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President pays Tet visit to HCM City workers

President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 23 presented gifts to workers of Thu Duc city in the southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City, on the threshold of the traditional lunar New Year.
President pays Tet visit to HCM City workers ảnh 1State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc presents New Year gifts to workers in Thu Duc city on January 23 (Photo: VNA)
Ho Chi Minh City (VNA) – President Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 23 presentedgifts to workers of Thu Duc city in the southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City, onthe threshold of the traditional lunar New Year.

The leader spokehighly of the municipal authorities’ efforts in caring for workers anddisadvantaged groups on the occasion of the country’s biggest festival, callingit’s a very significant and timely move.

He also took note oftheir work in ensuring social welfare and care for workers, and asked them tocontinue to help locals, especially those adversely affected by the COVID-19,and firms to pay more attentions to workers.

President Phucexpressed his hope that right after the longest holiday, workers will promptlyresume their work, thus contributing to the development of the metropolis./.
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