Vice President urges renovating operations of National Fund for Vietnamese Children
State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan called for renovating operations of the National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC) at a meeting with its Sponsorship Council in Hanoi on October 16.
State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan speaks at the event. (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan called for renovating operations of the National Fund for Vietnamese Children (NFVC) at a meeting with its Sponsorship Council in Hanoi on October 16.
As Chairwoman of the NFVC Sponsorship Council, Xuan thanked the council’s members and benefactors for their financial support and dedication, which have driven the NFVC's notable achievements in the first nine months of this year.
She also commended the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs for its close oversight and timely removal of obstacles, ensuring the NFVC's activities remain on track to meet its goals.
Deputy Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Thi Ha outlined the NFVC's targets for 2025, aiming to raise 110 billion VND (4.58 million USD) to support about 110,000 children.
As of September 30, the NFVC already assisted 86,953 children, achieving 79% of its annual target with a funding amount exceeding 52 billion VND.
During the Action Month for Children in 2024, the NFVC disbursed 16.3 billion VND (90.3% of the plan) to aid disadvantaged children nationwide.
Since mid-August 2024, it has provided aid and gifts for over 29,900 children in more than 30 cities and provinces, with a total expenditure nearing 6.6 billion VND.
In response to recent natural disasters, the NFVC coordinated with localities to provide direct assistance to 2,159 children hit by Typhoon Yagi in 19 cities and provinces, with funding totaling nearly 4.56 billion VND.
🍸 The fund projected that by December 31, it will have assist 118,000 children, surpassing the annual target by 7.3% with a total budget of over 105 billion VND./.
Two expat teachers, Jake Norris, 37, from Australia, and Sean Down, 45, from Ireland on February 24 finished their 2,000-km walk from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City after three months to raise funds for underprivileged children.
From October 14 - 22, 100 Ehon comics, including their original Japanese versions and Vietnamese translations will be introduced at the Japanese Embassy in Hanoi.
Various activities were held for Vietnamese children around the world on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, a Vietnamese traditional festival that is celebrated annually on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, which falls on September 29 this year.
Vietnam has over 4.8 million people exposed to AO/dioxin, including hundreds of thousands in the second, third, and even fourth generations. Many live with severe disabilities, facing high medical costs and loss of earning capacity.
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.
