Ancient house village

The government in late March issued a decision to grant a financial support package of VND6.6 trillion ($287.4 million) to help migrant workers pay rent for up to three months. The package is to be given to 3.4 million people by mid-August. As approved by the government, each worker will receive VND500,000-1 million per month over no more than three months. Two groups of beneficiaries are those who have labor contracts and have contributed to social insurance premiums via their salaries; and those that are currently working at industrial parks, export-processing zones and economic zones in 24 cities and provinces: Hanoi, Hai Phong, Quang Ninh, Hai Duong, Hung Yen, Vinh Phuc, and Bac Ninh in the north, Thua Thien-Hue, Da Nang, Quang Nam, Quang Ngai, and Binh Dinh in the central region, and Ho Chi Minh City, Binh Phuoc, Tay Ninh, Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, Long An, Tien Giang, Can Tho, Ca Mau, An Giang and Kien Giang in the south. Until now, 558,000 workers at … [Read more...] about Rental assistance package for workers disbursed at snail’s pace

In particular, on July 2, the delegation handed over two gratitude houses, 15 bikes and 15 gifts to students with adversity in life of Bao Yen district, which houses 13 ethnic minority groups with over 85,000 people. Addressing the event, Senior Colonel Ngo Anh Thu, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of the People’s Army Newspaper and Vice Chairman of the club, said that the gifts were small in value, but showing deep sentiments of the club’s members and participating businesses for local people. On behalf of the local people, Chairman of the People’s Committee of Bao Yen district To Ngoc Lien thanked the delegation for their meaningful support which served as a source of encouragement for local disadvantaged households to rise in life. Touchingly receiving the bike, Ban Thanh Binh, an eighth grader of Tan Tien Boarding Secondary School, promised to study hard to deserve the gift. On July 3, in Bat Xat district, the delegation presented gratitude houses to two poor households in Y Ty and A … [Read more...] about Needy people and students in Lao Cao receive support

Butterflies seen in Cuc Phuong National Park (Photo: VNA) Ninh Binh (VNA) – A 3D model of Cuc Phuong National Park has been completed, and it is hoped to help with the management and protection of local natural resources. The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and the park held a workshop on July 5 to report consultation outcomes about building the 3D model with the engagement of the local community. Deputy Director of the park Do Quang Lap said with a ratio of 1:10,000, the 3.1m x 2m model reflects an area measuring 31km x 20km of the park’s core zone and part of its buffer zone. It will help improve knowledge about the potential of tourism products in and around the park and engage local residents in the development of new and sustainable community-based tourism products. The 3D model will also help locals take part in the assessment of COVID-19 impacts on the access to and use of local natural resources, he noted. The model was built from May to … [Read more...] about 3D model of Cuc Phuong National Park built

Trung conveyed congratulations from General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other leaders of the CPV to JCP Chairman Shii Kazuo, leadership and all members of the JCP on the occasion of its 100th founding anniversary (July 15). Yasuo conveyed regards from JCP Chairman Shii Kazuo to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong and other leaders of the CPV. He appreciated the organisation of the online conversation just before the JCP’s founding anniversary and the election of the House of Councillors on July 10. The two officials informed each other about the situation, development and foreign policies of each Party; and exchanged opinions and assessments on the world and regional situation. They also discussed and agreed on several cooperation orientations in the coming time such as resuming the exchange of delegations and meetings at all levels, increasing theoretical, experience and information exchange, and implementing agreements signed during the talks between the two parties’ senior … [Read more...] about Vietnamese, Japanese communist party officials discuss ways to intensify bilateral ties

Among them is the Saigon - Cu Chi tour, which is a combination of travel by car, bicycle, and ferry. The tour will help visitors experience the natural surroundings and be close to rural life, and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Saigon - Thu Duc Tour, meanwhile, is also a combination of car, bicycle and ferry travel, where visitors can learn about the history and culture of gardens along the Saigon River. The Saigon - Hoc Mon, Saigon - District 7 - Nha Be - Can Gio, and Saigon - Binh Chanh tours offer visitors the opportunity to learn about the history and culture of life in agricultural and craft villages. Visitors can also take the City Tour to discover the rhythm of life in Saigon. Tours start from District 1, District 3, and District 4 with “Hop on - Hop off” double-decker buses. This is the latest effort by Ho Chi Minh City ’s tourism sector to stimulate demand by introducing new products and services./. VNA … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City introduces 6 new inter-city tours

The two Vietnamese artists who have made headlines since last week for their arrest in Spain due to an accusation of having raped a 17-year-old British girl last month have found themselves a lawyer and are waiting for arraignment, according to Deputy Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Ta Quang Dong. The police department of the tourist island of Majorca confirmed last Friday that they had arrested two Vietnamese males over sexual assault allegations on June 25. Spanish and British media reported that the two Vietnamese citizens stayed at a hotel in Sant Elm on the island and met a 17-year-old girl from the UK, who roomed with her family at a different hotel, at a restaurant on June 24. The three exchanged 'intimate' gestures before returning to the hotel room of one of the two Vietnamese men. The girl later reported to local police that she had been raped in the hotel room. Authorities took the girl to the Son Espases hospital for a check-up and arrested the … [Read more...] about Vietnamese artists accused of raping underage British girl in Spain await arraignment: deputy minister