Frasers Property raises awareness about community blood donation Nearly 150 volunteers yesterday (August 8) donated over 100 units of blood in an effort to provide health facilities with blood supplies for medial treatments and emergencies.

Students show how far 1,000 đồng can go

The movement that called upon every student to save VNĐ1,000 (US$4 cents) each day was launched by the school’s youth union to raise students’ awareness of saving money and encourage them to do kind things for others.

Recovered COVID-19 patients urged to donate plasma The National Hospital for Tropical Diseases has called on recovered COVID-19 patients to donate plasma, which would be used to treat critically ill patients.

Singapore sees Việt Nam valuable friend during Covid-19 On the occasion of Singapore’s 55th National Day (August 9, 2020), Singapore Ambassador to Việt Nam Catherine Wong Siow Ping writes about Singapore’s growing Strategic Partnership with Việt Nam, and how both countries have worked together to overcome challenges.

Thousands of people donate blood in Hà Nội

The two-day festival is the last event of the eight Hành trình đỏ (Red Journey), a communication and blood donation and campaign that took place in 42 provinces and cities across the country over the past 58 days.

HCM City closes bars, clubs to prevent virus spread HCM City People’s Committee has ordered a temporary halt to festivals and events with more than 30 people in attendance. Bars, clubs and restaurants will also be closed from July 31 to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Quảng Ninh Obstetrics and Paediatrics Hospital recognised as a Centre of Excellence for Breastfeeding The Quảng Ninh Obstetrics and Paediatrics Hospital in Quảng Ninh Province became the first hospital in Northern Việt Nam to be recognised as a Center of Excellence for Breastfeeding at a ceremony on July 28.

Ambassador hails volunteerism in friendship between VN, Thailand On the occasion of the birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua (July 28), Ambassador Tanee Sangrat writes to Việt Nam News readers about the relations between two countries and the aspiration of volunteerism

Royal Thai Embassy hosts blood donation to help Vietnamese patients The Royal Thai Embassy in Hà Nội in honour of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s birthday anniversary hosted a blood donation event on July 24 with the participation of both Thai and Vietnamese communities.

From Russia with love for Vietnamese folk songs Two Russian sisters from Saint Petersburg have won the hearts of locals with their gentle voice and melodious violin while clothed in Vietnamese traditional long dress, áo dài.