Visiting Phat Diem diocese in Ninh Binh, and Bui Chu and Nguong Nhan diocese in Nam Dinh, the delegation wished Catholic dignitaries and followers in the provinces a cozy and merry Christmas. Military Region 3’s delegation visiting Phat Diem diocese Over the past years, Catholic dignitaries and followers in the localities have well implemented the Party’s guidelines and State’s policies and actively built cultural life style. They also visited, presented gifts and provided health check-ups to needy students, people and policy beneficiaries in the localities, contributing to building the strong political system. Translated by Tran Hoai … [Read more...] about Military Region 3’s leaders visit Christians in Ninh Binh and Nam Dinh provinces
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Mass mobilisation head visits Catholics in Nam Dinh province
In a meeting with Bishop Vu Dinh Hieu, Mai recognised the contributions of the diocese in local socio-economic development, which has helped to strengthen the national solidarity bloc. She affirmed that the Party and State always respect and guarantee the freedom of religion, meet the legitimate needs of religious organisations and create conditions for people who practise religion to enhance their standard of living. In the joy of the birth of Christ, the head of the mass mobilisation commission expects that Catholic dignitaries and adherents will become more united, adequately implement the Party and State policies and follow the Pope’s teachings in order to build and defend the country. For his part, Bishop Vu Dinh Hieu thanked the Party and State for their attention and stated that the diocese always works with the local authorities to help parishioners improve their income. He added that, in many places, Catholics have volunteered to donate their land to build roads and … [Read more...] about Mass mobilisation head visits Catholics in Nam Dinh province
Hanoi B to meet Nam Dinh in V.League play-off
Nam Dinh are in the play-off after a 1-1 draw with fellow top-flight relegation candidates Can Tho. Head coach Nguyen Van Sy announced that the People’s Committee of Nam Dinh Province pledged to give the club US$856,620 should the team stay in the first division. Experts expressed surprise that Hanoi B made it to the play-off. At the start of the season, Cong An Nhan Dan (CAND) and Binh Dinh were favourites to be in V.League 1 in 2019. Hanoi B head coach Pham Minh Duc admitted his target at the start of the season was to stay in V.League 2 at all costs. “Most of our players are young,” he said. “Our goal was to remain in the League.” Hanoi B struggled early in the season, earning just three points in its first four matches – a stretch that included a 0-3 home loss to Hue. But the group managed to turn around its season, eventually finishing in the top three. “The board of directors told me to keep the team in the top three,” Duc … [Read more...] about Hanoi B to meet Nam Dinh in V.League play-off
Free heart surgeries provided for poor children in Nam Dinh province
Doctors give heart check-ups to children in Nam Dinh province. (Photo: VNA)Accordingly, all poor children under 16 years old who are suspected of suffering from heart diseases were provided free check-ups and consultancy. Heart operations for those who live in extremely disadvantaged circumstances will be supported by the Operation Healthy Heart program. Doctor Dinh Cong Minh, Deputy Director of the Nam Dinh provincial Pediatrics Hospital, said that some 10% of the province’s children suffer from congenital heart diseases. “That is a rather high rate,” he added. Over the past time, the Operation Healthy Heart program has given heart check-ups and operations to thousands of children in Nam Dinh province. In 2017 alone, over 100 children received surgeries. The program, over nine years, has provided nearly 30,000 children nationwide with free heart check-ups, and paid all operation fees of over 3,500 children./. Compiled by BTA … [Read more...] about Free heart surgeries provided for poor children in Nam Dinh province
Nam Dinh has four more new-style rural districts
The recognition of the four localities - Nghia Hung, Xuan Truong, Truc Ninh and Giao Thuy - has raised total new-style districts and cities of Nam Dinh to five out of total 10. Hai Hau was the first one receiving the title in 2015. At the same time, the province currently has 200 out of 209 communes and towns recognized as new-style rural areas. Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue addressing the ceremony Addressing the ceremony to hand over the certificates on April 21 in Nam Dinh city, Deputy PM Hue suggested that Nam Dinh province should focus on building socio-economic infrastructure to make it more modern and convenient. The province should also pay more attention to boost production by strengthening the application of advanced technology in agriculture, while protecting the environment. The locality is striving to become a new-style rural province in 2020. To this end, the province will speed up the project to restructure its agricultural sector to enhance … [Read more...] about Nam Dinh has four more new-style rural districts