Hanoi carries out practical measures to support policy beneficiaries
The Hanoi People's Committee has allocated 2,891 gift packages totaling 6.12 billion VND (245,069 USD) to local policy beneficiaries, a move marking the 79th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2024) and honouring those who have contributed to the country’s revolutionary cause
Since the start of 2024, Hanoi has implemented various practical measures to care for policy beneficiaries. (Source: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) ඣ– The Hanoi People's Committee has allocated 2,891 gift packages totaling 6.12 billion VND (245,069 USD) to local policy beneficiaries, a move marking the 79th anniversary of National Day (September 2, 1945 - 2024) and honouring those who have contributed to the country’s revolutionary cause.
The recipients include individuals involved in revolutionary activities, those who assisted past revolutions, as well as organisations and units that care for these individuals.
Since the beginning of the year, Hanoi has implemented various practical measures to care for policy beneficiaries. The city has processed and resolved over 6,221 applications for preferential treatment for revolutionary contributors, their relatives, and other related beneficiaries, with an expenditure of approximately 4.9 billion VND.
So far this year, the city has mobilised nearly 34 billion VND in contribution to the gratitude fund, presented 1,734 savings books worth nearly 5.4 billion VND, and upgraded 53 memorial works dedicated to martyrs with a total cost of more than 157 billion VND, surpassing the set targets.
Between now and the end of the year, localities within the city will continue to implement the health rehabilitation plan for revolutionary contributors and relatives of martyrs. Additionally, they will advise on the development of a resolution on specific policies to support allowances for the groups who are receiving monthly preferential subsidies from the city./.
Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Tran Sy Thanh has asked the local educational sector to comprehensively improve the scale as well as quality of education so as to gradually turn the capital city into a large and typical centre of high-quality education and training in Vietnam.
The State Committee for Overseas Vietnamese (SCOV) under the Ministry of Foreign Affairs kicked off the Vietnam Summer Camp 2024 for young overseas Vietnamese (OVs) in Hanoi on July 16.
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Deputy Foreign Minister Dang Hoang Giang reaffirmed that amnesty is a humanitarian policy of the Party and State, reflecting the Vietnamese tradition of compassion and winning attention and high praise both domestically and internationally.
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.
