Sponsored by Salonpas, this year’s event has been renamed Salonpas HCMC Marathon, featuring five distances—42, 21, 10, 5 and 1.5 kilometers. As part of the event, more than 50 people with disabilities will join the “OI RUN: Run with People with Disabilities” program on the same day. … [Read more...] about Eighth HCMC Marathon to attract thousands of runners
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Over VND 3 billion raised at Run for the Heart race
Over 3 billion VND (nearly 129,000 USD) has been raised at Run for the Heart race. With the funding, about 115 children with congenital heart diseases would be able to receive free surgeries, raising the total number of beneficiaries from the program to over 1,300 so far. … [Read more...] about Over VND 3 billion raised at Run for the Heart race
Vietnam determined to reduce GHG emissions by 9 percent in 2030
Implementing its NDC, Vietnam will have more opportunities to promote international cooperation to respond to climate change. At the moment, many important international partners have shown their interest in and willing to support Vietnam in fulfilling its NDC, and there are programmes and projects supporting the climate change response in Vietnam in the very near future. … [Read more...] about Vietnam determined to reduce GHG emissions by 9 percent in 2030
Upgrade work speeds up on HCMC flood-prone street
Xuyen only moved to HCMC two months ago. His main work involves leveling crushed stones, watering and pouring concrete. He often chooses to work the night shift because the salary is higher than the day shift, at about VND500,000 ($21.64) per night. … [Read more...] about Upgrade work speeds up on HCMC flood-prone street
All senior citizens to be covered by health insurance in 2021
The VNCA chairman – Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam speaks at a meeting of the Vietnam National Committee on Ageing (VNCA), Hanoi, January 15, 2021. The State budget spent about VND 18 trillion (USD 779.69 million) on implementing social assistance policies for the elderly in the community. Specifically, more than 1.8 million elderly people received monthly allowances, over 1.4 million enjoyed allowances as national contributors, and 3.1 million are enjoying pensions and social insurance benefits. In addition, 12.1 million senior citizens currently have health insurance cards. … [Read more...] about All senior citizens to be covered by health insurance in 2021