Vietnam Red Cross Society launches Tet gift campaign

The campaign aims to mobilise social resources to support 1.5 million disadvantaged individuals, including people with disabilities, the elderly, orphaned children and those affected by natural disasters, for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

The campaign aims to mobilise social resources to support 1.5 million people in need during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday. (Photo courtesy of the VNRC)
The campaign aims to mobilise social resources to support 1.5 million people in need during the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday. (Photo courtesy of the VNRC)

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – The Vietnam Red Cross Society (VNRC) has launched a humanitarian campaign called “Millions of Compassionate Tet Gifts” to help people in need across the country from now until February 5, 2026.

The campaign aims to mobilise social resources to support 1.5 million disadvantaged individuals, including people with disabilities, the elderly, orphaned children and those affected by natural disasters, for the upcoming Tet (Lunar New Year) holiday.

Domestic and international agencies, organisations, businesses and the community are encouraged to join hands with the Government to help disadvantaged people celebrate Tet in a warmer and safer atmosphere, strengthening their confidence and motivation to rebuild and stabilise their lives and rise above challenges caused by floods and storms.

According to the VNRC, in 2025, many localities across the country suffered from storms, heavy rains, floods and landslides. The lives of people, especially poor and near-poor households and ethnic communities in remote areas, faced many difficulties as the end of the year approaches.

People can contribute by transferring money under the reference TETNHANAI2026 to account number 2022 at the Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB), with the account name TW HOI CHU THAP DO VIET NAM.

The VNRC also accepts donations through the Viettel Money app, under the “Tet of Compassion” section at this link: https://viettelmoney.go.link/MJ3RE

“Millions of Compassionate Tet Gifts” is a campaign under the Compassionate Tet Movement, organised annually by the VNRC and its network in 34 provinces and cities nationwide./.

VNA

See more

Delegates and students pose for a commemorative photo. (Photo: baocantho.com.vn)

Four more Can Tho schools earn French education accreditation

The recognition of six schools under the Label FrancEducation programme is expected to create momentum for expanding education cooperation between French and Can Tho institutions, contributing to human resources development and friendship between the two countries.

A seminar at the programme (Photo: VNA)

Event promotes inclusion, empowerment for youth with disabilities

A key feature of the programme will be the dialogue “The Inspirers – Family Support on the Journey of Resilience”, where exemplary families and inspirational figures will share stories of overcoming adversity and spread messages of compassion, understanding and community responsibility in building an inclusive and humane society.

UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis (Photo: VNA)

South–South cooperation promotes rights, justice for women and girls

UN Resident Coordinator in Vietnam Pauline Tamesis commended Vietnam’s sustained commitment to gender equality, noting advances in budgeting, land use, social insurance and domestic violence prevention under the recent review of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW).

Party General Secretary To Lam presents Nhan Dan newspaper with the first-class Labour Order on March 11. (Photo: VNA)

Nhan Dan newspaper must act as ideological vanguard, shield, information sensor: Party chief

In a keynote address at a ceremony in Hanoi marking the 75th anniversary of the newspaper’s first issue on March 11, General Secretary Lam highlighted its more than seven decades of evolution while maintaining its role as the Party’s sharp ideological weapon, an effective information and communication channel for Party committees and authorities at all levels, and a trusted platform for Party members and people.

A poster celebrating the Election Day (Photo: VNA)

Final preparations underway for Election Day

In Hanoi, local authorities have increased the dissemination of election-related information through community loudspeaker systems, information boards, official websites and verified social media pages, helping officials, Party members and residents better understand their rights and responsibilities as voters.

NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man inspects a constituency in Dong Nai province. (Photo: VNA)

Dong Nai works to ensure workers cast vote on Election Day

With the utmost regard for citizens’ electoral rights and responsibilities, and in a spirit of creating optimal conditions for workers, especially those employed in industrial parks and non-state enterprises, the provincial leader has requested that no overtime be scheduled during voting hours.

Zambia's Minister of Agriculture Reuben Mtolo Phiri (first, left), learns about the OM19 rice variety grown at Tien Thuan cooperative in Thanh Quoi commune,, Can Tho city (Photo: VNA)

Can Tho shares agricultural transformation experience with Zambia

Rice production remains Can Tho’s key industry. Alongside maintaining production, Can Tho has encouraged value chain linkages among farmers, cooperatives and businesses, while accelerating the application of science and technology, mechanisation and digital transformation in farming.

Staff members of the Hanoi Public Administrative Service Centre handle administrative procedures for local residents. (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi: 95% of administrative procedures to be handled from home

The plan targets that at least 80% of administrative procedures under the city’s authority will be provided as fully online public services, while more than 95% of applications will be received and processed entirely online. By June 30, 2026, about 80% of administrative procedures are expected to be restructured based on integrated data systems, with the figure rising to 95% by the end of the year.