Mai Vàng award honours veteran artist Kim Cương

People’s Artist Kim Cương, a renowned cải lương (reformed opera) performer, was honoured at the 27th Mai Vàng (Golden Ochna) awards ceremony at the HCM City Opera House on Thursday night.

HCM City offers financial support, Tết gifts to people affected by COVID

HCM City will offer relief and support to people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Sài Gòn Giải Phóng (Liberated Sài Gòn) newspaper asked Lê Minh Tấn, director of the city Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, about these efforts to ensure people can enjoy a happy Tết (Lunar New Year).

Charity raises funds for children orphaned by COVID-19

Children whose parents have died of  COVID-19 in HCM City will receive support thanks to a charity programme launched by People’s Artist Kim Cương, a renowned leader in cải lương (reformed opera).

Photographer showcases beauty of the disabled

The optimism and determination of people with disabilities have inspired a 22-year-old student in Hà Nội to create photos capturing their inner beauty

Let’s not forget Agent Orange victims

Võ Trâm Anh, a young Vietnamese French woman, has created graphic works to help people, especially the young generation, learn more about the history and consequences of the deadly chemical.

7-Eleven pledges to give 1,000 7-SELECT chicken legs every week for 40 consecutive weeks to help those in need in Hong Kong 7-Eleven pledges to give 1,000 7-SELECT chicken legs every week for 40 consecutive weeks to help those in need in Hong Kong

Smartphone app launched to aid persons with disabilities

A new smartphone app is aiming to make the lives of disabled people in Việt Nam easier by giving them better access to support.

Bắc Ninh students’ robot arm wins international award

Two Vietnamese students have won a prize for their project at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) 2021, the world's largest global high school competition.

Plans in place to deal with COVID-19 outbreaks during election: home affairs minister

Minister of Home Affairs Phạm Thị Thanh Trà spoke to the Vietnam News Agency ahead of the May 23 election of deputies to the 15th National Assembly and People’s Councils for the 2021-26 tenure, on preparations to deal with evolving COVID-19 outbreaks and new regulations to ensure lawful electoral procedures

Quảng Nam’s flood-hit residents receive new houses

The skinny woman trembled, seemingly unable to stand still because of her happiness to receive a house thanks to the work of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Việt Nam funded and local people’s generosity.