The event aims to honor local and international individuals and organizations who have supported needy people, joined charitable activities and contributed to the “Fund for the poor”. According to the Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee, the "Joining hands for the Poor" raised nearly VND280 billion (US$12.04 million) for the poor in 2017. The program has collected more than VND50,000 billion (US$2.08 billion), including VND14,000 for the “Fund for the poor” and VND36,000 for social security and charitable activities throughout the country, over the past 18 years. Additionally, the VFF Central Committee has cooperated with the Ministry of Information and Communications, the Ministry of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs to launch a texting campaign in October to support disadvantaged people. People can support the campaign by sending messages “VNN” to the switchboard 1409 from October 1 until December 31. Each costs VND20,000. By PHAN … [Read more...] about “Joining hands for the Poor” program to be held on October 17
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Nutifood joins hands with Swedish partner to boost export
Products of NutiFood (Photo: nutifood.com.vn) Hanoi (VNA) – The Vietnam Nutrition Food JSC (NutiFood) and Swedish Backahill Company have joined hands to boost export of Vietnamese dairy and organic nutrition products to European and Asian markets under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) inked between the two sides on September 11. Per the MoU, a joint venture will be set up to capitalize on the strength of each other. According to Backahill Chairman Erik Paulsson, Backahill chose NutiFood as its partner as the company was in Forbes’ top 40 leading brands in Vietnam, and it has met all fastidious requirements to gain US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s certificate to export dairy products into this market. Meanwhile, Nutifood hopes to benefit from Backahill’s deep understanding of and considerable prestige in the international markets. The Swedish group established its subsidiary Foodhills in 2006 with the aim of building a sustainable food production … [Read more...] about Nutifood joins hands with Swedish partner to boost export
WEF ASEAN 2018 – joining hands in building the ASEAN community in the fourth industrial revolution era
The Hanoitimes - On the occasion of the World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN being held in Hanoi on September 11-13, Vietnam`s Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has issued an article on the future of the ASEAN. Vietnam's Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Photo: VGP The world is changing rapidly, driven by the shifts in globalization and the tremendous leaps of science, technology and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Against such backdrops, the ASEAN countries are making every effort to overcome challenges and harness opportunities for development in order to realize the 2025 ASEAN Community Vision, for the establishment of a strong ASEAN Community that shall further uphold its central role in regional mechanisms. As the host country for the 2018 World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN Summit (2018 WEF-ASEAN), it is Vietnam's crucial responsibility to work together with WEF and ASEAN members to discuss issues pertinent to their national development in the midst of the Fourth Industrial … [Read more...] about WEF ASEAN 2018 – joining hands in building the ASEAN community in the fourth industrial revolution era
Joining hands in building the ASEAN Community in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era
Viet Nam News Politburo member and Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc penned an article on the 2018 World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN Summit (2018 WEF-ASEAN) which opened in Hà Nội on September 11. The world is changing rapidly, driven by the shifts in globalisation and the tremendous leaps of science, technology and the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Against such backdrops, the ASEAN countries are making every effort to overcome challenges and harness opportunities for development in order to realise the 2025 ASEAN Community Vision, for the establishment of a strong ASEAN Community that shall further uphold its central role in regional mechanisms. As the host country for the 2018 World Economic Forum (WEF) on ASEAN Summit (2018 WEF-ASEAN), it is Việt Nam’s crucial responsibility to work together with WEF and ASEAN members to discuss issues pertinent to their national development in the midst of the Fourth Industrial Revolution. Such … [Read more...] about Joining hands in building the ASEAN Community in the Fourth Industrial Revolution era
Society joins hands to assist poor people
Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue talks with VFF on the program. (Photo: thanhuytphcm.vn)Talking with the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee (VFFCC) on August 21st, Deputy Prime Minister Vuong Dinh Hue suggested relevant agencies work with the VFFCC for the success of the event. He noted that besides increased dissemination of the month for the poor this year, it was necessary to honour businesses and individuals who made great contributions to the poor; award press prizes on sustainable poverty reduction; and launch the message program in support of the poor through the national humanitarian portal. Confirming that activities for the poor have received great support from society, contributing to realizing the national target on sustainable poverty reduction and responding to the Prime Minister’s movement “The whole country joins hands for the poor - No one left behind”, VFFCC President Tran Thanh Man said that there remains a high poverty rate in remote, … [Read more...] about Society joins hands to assist poor people