Charity class makes dreams come true for needy children

On an area of 10 square metres in a narrow alley on Sài Gòn riverbank is a special classroom which has operated for more than 20 years making literary dreams come true for many underprivileged children in the city.

Homeowners learn tourism in stunning Hoàng Su Phì

A project has improved locals' lives by creating new tourism products and raising the capacities of local home-owners, connecting to the larger market and improving accompanying policy.

Vietnamese lawyer receives Asian leadership award Vietnamese lawyer Tạ Ngọc Vân has been honoured in the 2019 class of  the Asia Young Leaders awards for his contribution to rescuing trafficked women and children.

Agent Orange victims still suffer the consequences

Every day, some three million Agent Orange and dioxin victims in Việt Nam struggle to survive, living their lives with incurable wounds.

Charity calls for help as Malta, Italy spurn migrant ships A Spanish charity appealed for help on Wednesday after its ship carrying 121 migrants was turned away by Italy and Malta, and a second NGO vessel said Valletta had also refused to allow it to refuel in its waters.

Deputy Prime Minister urges construction of houses for the poor, prepares for charity programme Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ has suggested using funds from the 2019 Fund for the Poor to replace makeshift residences with brick houses by the end of the year, especially for poor people who have made contributions to the nation.

Concert to spread Buddhist philosophy of gratitude An art performance honouring filial piety and Buddhist philosophy will take place on August 16 at the Hà Nội Opera House.

British Embassy joins fight against slavery

As countries marked the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons (July 30), Gareth Ward, the British Ambassador to Việt Nam, urged more nations to step up their efforts to put an end to modern day slavery.

Painting by hearing-impaired Vietnamese artist on display in Italy Mother and child, a painting by hearing-impaired Vietnamese artist Dương Phương Linh, is being displayed at the RealEYES art gallery at the Vinicio hotel in Ansedonia, Italy’s Tuscany region.

Thai community in HCM City helps needy children The Royal Thai Consulate General in HCM City has donated more than VNĐ100 million (US$4,500) and daily necessities including food, milk and stationery for disadvantaged children who are supported by Kỳ Quang 2 Pagoda’s Orphan Centre.