Millions of households escape from poverty thanks to social policy loans Almost VNĐ337 trillion (US$14.6 billion) has been loaned to more than 12 million households nationwide under the social policy credit programme over the past five years, helping improve local lives and reduce poverty, according to the Việt Nam Bank for Social Policies (VBSP).

NA deputies approve a resolution on socio-economic development in ethnic minority regions The National Assembly on Friday passed a resolution on the national target programme on socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas during 2021-30, which aimed at improving livelihoods of ethnic minority groups, with the majority of deputies voting in favour.

Shinhan Bank supports Mekong Delta residents

Shinhan Bank Việt Nam (Shinhan Bank) has spent more than VNĐ400 million (US$17,230) to support people affected by drought and salt water intrusion and the COVID-19 pandemic in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta through a range of meaningful activities.

Cargill donates US$64,382 to support COVID-19 fight Cargill has donated VNĐ1.5 billion (US$64,382) to the Vietnam Fatherland Front to support the Government’s spending for medical equipment and treatment of COVID-19 patients.

National ceremony marks President Ho Chi Minh’s 130th birthday

The ceremony aimed to highlight the remarkable contributions by the late President to the national revolutionary cause.

Senior officials pay tribute to former Lao PM Permanent Deputy Prime Minister Trương Hoà Bình on Friday led a delegation of high-ranking officials from the Vietnamese Party, State, National Assembly, and Government as well as the Vietnam Fatherland Front to pay tribute to former Lao Prime Minister and former Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction Central Committee Sisavath Keobounphanh, who passed away on May 12 at the age of 92.

Vietnamese community abroad support fight against COVID-19

The Vietnamese community abroad has actively collaborated with local authorities and people in both Việt Nam and their host countries to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

NA’s ninth session to begin on May 20

The ninth session of the NA is scheduled to begin on May 20 and conclude on June 19, according to NA General Secretary and Chairman of the NA Office Nguyễn Hạnh Phúc.

Trust in VN’s health sector boosted by pandemic fight, says Vice President

In a visit to the Ministry of Health in Hà Nội, Vice President Đặng Thị Ngọc Thịnh said Việt Nam has basically managed to control the pandemic and protect people’s lives and health while maintaining production and business and ensuring social security.

'Houses of gratitude' handed over to poor families in Điện Biên The Border Guard Command in the northern mountainous province of Điện Biên on Tuesday handed over "houses of gratitude" to 65 families living in extremely difficult circumstances in Chung Chải commune, Mường Nhé district.