Ceremony marks Int’l Day of Persons with Disabilities
The National Committee on Persons with Disabilities and the Vietnam Blind Association (VBA) hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on December 1 to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities.
Hanoi (VNA) – TheNational Committee on Persons with Disabilities and the Vietnam BlindAssociation (VBA) hosted a ceremony in Hanoi on December 1 to celebrate InternationalDay of Persons with Disabilities (December 3).
Speaking at the event, DeputyMinister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Trong Dam affirmed thatthe Party and State give priority to policies and laws to ensure the rights ofthe disabled and promote their involvement in socio-economic development.
Of 2.7 million recipients of monthlysubsidy, nearly 900,000 suffer severe or extremely severe disabilities andhundreds of thousands of others undergo rehabilitation and are equipped withwheelchairs and pushchairs.
All centrally-run cities andprovinces have built networks of rehabilitation centres. Disabled children havebeen given access to schooling while more people living with disabilities have landedjobs.
The committee will continue workingwith relevant ministries and agencies to refine policies on the disabled, amendand supplement regulations on the handicapped, especially in vocationaltraining, employment, education and health care.
United Nations Resident Coordinator YoussoufAbdel-Jelil hailed the Vietnamese government for improving the lives of thedisabled, with the establishment of the committee which regulates its role andfunction to help the disabled fully join the socio-cultural and economic lives.
The UN stands ready to assist Vietnamin several fields and will continue playing its role as an important partner toreally empower the Vietnamese disabled, he said.
On the occasion, a music show, thefifth of its kind hosted by the VBA, opened, giving a chance for the blind nationwideto stay optimistic and integrate into the community./.
A workshop on enhancing vulnerable groups’ capacity of disaster risk management and climate change adaptation was held by the Association for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in Quang Binh.
The Sponsoring Association for the Disabled and Orphans of Binh Thuan province has teamed up with the HCM City Sponsoring Association for Poor Patients to support the handicapped of Binh Thuan
Library staff at the HCM City University of Social Sciences and Humanities plan to develop audio and Braille books for students with visual impairments at the university.
Vietnam officially grants limited-term visa-free entry to high-profile foreigners whose presence is deemed beneficial to the country’s socio-economic development.
With support from the Vietnamese Association in Ufa, Vietnamese language classes for children have been offered for many years. Currently, 60 children of various ages are attending two classes taught by Duc Anh, free of charge.
Vietnam ranked among the top four countries and territories at the 2025 International Olympiad on Artificial Intelligence (IOAI), reaffirming its strong position in international academic competitions.
All 20 crew members aboard the Vietnamese oil tanker GT Unity were successfully rescued from a fire in the vessel’s engine room, thanks to the swift response of the Liberian-flagged ship Androusa and Vietnamese maritime rescue teams.
Describing Agent Orange as one of the most severe and enduring legacies of the war in Vietnam, Vietnam's former Honorary Consul to Belgium Joseph-Michel de Grand Ry warned that its impact – still affecting generations more than five decades later – could last another two to three decades.
Running from August 4 to September 2, under the hashtag #TuHaoVietNam, the campaign invites participants in two categories: “I Love My Country” video clips and “I Love My Country” check-in photos.
Decree No. 219/2025/ND-CP, which took effect on the issuance date, introduces amendments that integrate the procedure for reporting and explaining the demand for foreign workers into the process of submitting applications for work permits.
With a tight 13-month deadline, the move is under a strategic and urgent policy to bridge educational gaps, train the local workforce, and shore up territorial sovereignty in some of the country’s most remote areas.
The parade and personnel send-off ceremony will officially take place on August 10 at the area surrounding the Statue of King Ly Thai To and Dinh Tien Hoang street of Hoan Kiem ward, with the participation of nearly 3,000 officers, soldiers, and local residents.
According to national technical regulations, AIS installation is mandatory for boats carrying more than 50 passengers. However, operators of smaller vessels (under 50 seats) in Ha Long Bay have voluntarily committed to completing installation by the deadline to enhance operational safety.
The activities include a Vietnamese language teaching training course for overseas Vietnamese teachers from August 13 to 28 in Hanoi, Ninh Binh, and Thai Nguyen.
Specifically, the ships will carry out patrols from 7am to 6pm daily along the main tourist routes in Ha Long Bay, with one ship permanently stationed at Ti Top island. From 6pm to 7am the following day, the mobile vessels return to Tuan Chau island to maintain a 24/7 on-call duty shift, ensuring constant readiness.
The Ministry of Construction (MoC) plans to open to traffic 208km of expressways of six key projects by August 19, bringing the country’s total expressway network to 2,476km.
As of July 1, a two-tier local government model started in 34 provinces and cities, streamlining administration but creating a surplus of public properties. If not promptly addressed, these assets could become a financial burden.
Whether they grow up to become journalists, diplomats, or professionals in other fields, these children can one day become bridges of friendship and cooperation, telling new and inspiring stories of Vietnam – China relations, said Ambassador Pham Thanh Binh.
A 21-year-old Indian tourist was successfully resuscitated and treated by doctors at Hoan My Da Nang Hospital after a near-drowning incident left him in critical condition. After three days of intensive care, the man was discharged from the hospital and has since returned to India.
In an document issued on August 5, the PM emphasised the need to stablise living conditions for people hit by floods, landslides, and flash floods in late July and early August in northern and north-central provinces, especially Dien Bien, Son La, and Nghe An which suffered some of the worst damage.
Although millions of Vietnamese were affected by AO, only over 626,000 individuals, including war veterans and their children suffering from dioxin-related conditions, are currently receiving state benefits.
The team’s haul, including one Champion title, 10 golds, seven silvers, and four bronzes, surpassed expectations. Vietnam, competing since 2019, has secured over 200 AIMO medals, cementing its regional standing.
Illustrative image (Source: VNA) 
