Leaders of OV organisations meet in VietnamThe Vietnamese Party and State always create the most favourable conditions for Overseas Vietnamese (OV) to invest in Vietnam and to contribute to the national construction cause.
Walk for the poor in HCM CityMore than 5,000 people from agencies and businesses joined a walk to raise funds for the poor in HCM City on November 13.
US helps Vietnam in community developmentUS Ambassador to Vietnam David Shear presented $50,000 to four Vietnamese civil organisations to support their community development projects.
Seawater rise ruins beaches in Thua Thien HueRecent floods on November 7-8 destroyed a long section of coastline in the central province of Thua Thien Hue.
NA deputies propose stricter rules for hydropower water dischargeMany National Assembly deputies propose stricter regulations to be applied to hydropower plants’ water discharge which cause flooding.
Children’s charity organises cycle adventureThe charitable cycling event is held in the central Thua Thien Hue Province from November 17-21 to raise fund for children.
Hanoi launches “Day for the Poor” campaignThe Hanoi City People’s Committee officially launched a “Day for the Poor” campaign in Hanoi on November 8.
Music festival raises funds for Japanese quake victimsThe Vietnam Youth and Student Association held a charity music festival to raise funds for Japanese victims of earthquake and tsunami.
China helps flood victims in Mekong DeltaChina has presented $30,000 to the Vietnam Red Cross Society to support flood victims in the Mekong Delta.
USAID pledges to fight HIV/AIDS epidemic in VietnamUSAID announced two five-year programmes to support Vietnam implementing a sustainable response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Hearing-impaired children receive helpThe HCM City Sponsoring Association for Poor Patients received 640 hearing aids to help poor hearing-impaired children on November 2.
Construction begins on fifth Dantri bridgeConstruction on the fifth bridge, initiated by Dantri/DTiNews, was kicked off in Thanh Hoa Province on November 3.
British NGO builds charity children centreBritish charity foundation Kianh has started construction of a Day Centre for disabled children in Quang Nam Province.
Bulls in Cat Tien National Park threatenedAfter the death of the last Javan rhino, people have raised concerns about threats to a rare species of bulls in Cat Tien National Park.
Japan provides JPY20M in relief to flood victimsThe Japanese Government granted emergency relief goods worth USD253,000 to flood victims in Mekong Delta region.
Vietnam supports Thai flood victimsThe Vietnamese Government granted USD100,000 to help Thailand overcome the consequences of the worst floods over the recent five decades.
KAVAO presents $40,000 scholarships to poor studentsThe Korean Association of Veterans and Agent Orange presented $40,000 scholarships to Vietnamese poor pupils across the country on October 27.
RoK television supports Vietnamese AO victimsThe Republic of Korea’s MBC Television wants to support Agent Orange victims in Vietnam, MBC General Director Kim Jae Cheul said.
Hanoi allocates another VND94.5 billion for the poorUp to 3,780 poor households in the city will be funded to repair or build houses.
Seat on first Dreamliner flight sells for $34,000A single seat on the first commercial flight of Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner was bought for over $34,000 in a charity sale, the company said.