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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

Hundreds of international and Vietnamese artists will perform at the ASEAN Plus 2022 Police Music Festival at the walking space of Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. Major General Nguyen Ngoc Thanh, deputy commander of the Mobile Police Force - Ministry of Public Security, said that the ASEAN Plus 2022 Police Music Festival will take place on July 9 and 10. The music festival is a good chance for the Vietnamese police force to demonstrate the police officer’s virtues of friendship, humanity and devotion to the people. Photo: bocongan.gov.vn “This is the largest scale ever music program organized by the Ministry of Public Security. The program aims to strengthen cultural and musical exchanges among Vietnamese People’s Police force and those from ASEAN and invited countries, improve understanding of the country and Vietnamese people as well as introduce the Vietnamese Police Force to international friends,” he said. The music festival will see the participation of … [Read more...] about Hanoi: ASEAN Plus 2022 Police Music Festival takes place this weekend

Workers at a factory in Binh Duong province (Photo: VNA) A worker’s monthly income usually consists of the base salary, overtime pay and allowances. Do Thi Thu Hoai, an employee in Phu Tho province, said: “I have been working at this company here for five years, but the allowances have remained the same for me. “I see that several other companies provide an amount for accommodation support, but here we don’t receive any.” Each month, she receives her base salary of VND4.4 million (US$188), alongside the allowances of VND300,000 for diligent attendance, VBD150,000 for fuel charges, and VND30,000 for female employees. There was an allowance for employees with children of VND100,000 (US$4.30) per month, but this no longer exists, she said. She added that not only have these amounts remained unchanged throughout the years, but they also follow a very strict policy. The allowance for diligence, for example, can only be given if the employee has perfect attendance in that … [Read more...] about Workers hope for allowance increase amid price surge

Striker Nguyen Van Truong (left) vies for the ball with Jaime Domingo Rosquillo of the Philippines in the 2022 Southeast Asian U19 Football Championship held in Indonesia on Monday afternoon. (Photo VFF) Hanoi (VNS/VNA) – Vietnam crushed the Philippines 4-1 in the 2022 Southeast Asian U19 Football Championship held in Indonesia on July 4 afternoon. Following the goalless draw against Indonesia in the first match, Vietnam were determined to secure three points. From the off, Vietnam were on the front foot. After missing two good chances in the opening exchanges, striker Nguyen Quoc Viet found the net with his third early effort to open the scoring. In the 16th minute, striker Nguyen Van Truong had a good chance to double the lead but after dribbling through the defence his effort was saved by Lance Jeter Aquino Bencio. With the sun beating down in Indonesia, Vietnam conserved their energy in the first half to ensure they never ran out of steam. The Philippines … [Read more...] about Vietnam crush Philippines in Southeast Asian U19 event

Apart from Vietnam, the meeting also saw the presence of foreign affairs officials from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and China. Participants emphasized the principles of consensus, equality, mutual consultation, shared benefits, respect for the U.N. Charter and international laws and in line with each country’s regulations and laws. They also agreed to strengthen MLC cooperation by consolidating the friendly neighborliness, making positive contribution to socio-economic development of member countries, building the ASEAN Community, and realizing the sustainable development goals 2030. They adopted a Joint Press Communique and four joint statements on strengthening agricultural cooperation, natural disaster prevention and control, customs and trade facilitation, and exchanges among MLC civilizations. In his speech, Vietnamese FM underlined that in the post-COVID period, member countries need to ensure that MLC develops in a practical manner with priority given to economic … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends 7th Mekong – Lancang Cooperation Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The Vietnamese team delivered better performance in the match with U19 Philippines in comparison with its previous 0-0 draw with U19 Indonesia. The Vietnamese team got two goals in the lead thanks to a brace from striker Quoc Viet (minutes 4 and 48). Although U19 Philippines shortened the score to 1-2 in the 53rd minute, U19 Vietnam conceded two more consecutive goals thanks to Van Khang (69 minutes) and Van Truong (78 minutes) to seal the 4-1 victory. In the following match, U19 Thailand won against U19 Myanmar 3-0, thereby temporarily leading Group A with 6 points. At 5:00 p.m. on July 6, U19 Vietnam will meet U19 Brunei in the third match of Group A. Translated by Chung Anh … [Read more...] about U19 Vietnam wins first match at AFF U19 Championship 2022