Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang attended an event in Ho Chi Minh on May 28 to launch summer activities for children and respond to the Children Month 2023.
Delegates launches summer activities for children (Photo: VNA)
HCM City (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister Tran LuuQuang attended an event in Ho Chi Minh City on May 28 to launch summer activitiesfor children and respond to the Children Month 2023.
Highlighting the significance of the event, Quang saidthat the Government has implemented many strategies and plans to give betterprotection, care and education to children, aiming to ensure their rights andmake sure that they develop comprehensively and enjoy a healthy and safe life.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang addresses the event (Photo: VNA)
However, the country has seen many challenges inchild care, protection and education, he stated, stressing the need to continueto fix current shortcomings and problems to give better care for children, the futureof the country.
Quang asked ministries, sectors and the administrations at all levels to continue strengthening the communications work and implementation of theParty and State’s policy and laws regarding child protection and care, whilediversifying summer activities for them.
At the same time, plans and measures for child protectionand care should be conducted regularly with stronger State budget and socialresources, thus creating a healthy environment for children’s comprehensivedevelopment.
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang presents gifts to local children at the event (Photo: VNA)
On the occasion, the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union Central Committee announced a donation of 9.3 billion VND (396,000 USD) to children orphaned by the COVID-19 pandemic in29 cities and provinces in the second half of 2023, along with gifts worth 16.7billion VND to children in 25 cities and provinces for summer activities.
Meanwhile, the Ho Chi Minh City administration launched an online culturalspace for children, using digital technologies to introduce the history,culture, national sea and islands as well as folk arts to children./.
Caring for and protecting the children is the responsibility of not a particular agency but the whole political system and society, ensuring that children get the best access to their rights, stated Nguyen Thi Thanh Hoa, Chairwoman of the Vietnam Association for the Protection of Child Rights.
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has warned health departments, and medical examination and treatment establishments of localities nationwide about 14 cough syrup products banned in some countries which have caused death or acute kidney damage for hundreds of children.
The Fund for Vietnamese Children in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak and Switzerland’s Children Action jointly organised free screening for movement deformities for nearly 400 children aged under 16 at Krong Pak district Health Centre and Thien Hanh General Hospital on May 11-12.
According to Ben Tre authorities, the province will continue to strengthen IUU fishing prevention by enforcing central directives and enhancing public awareness and compliance among local fishing communities.
Trial operations at the new public administrative service centres in Thanh Khe and Ngu Hanh Son wards show that the reception and processing of citizens' documents on the new wards’ data system have been smoothly handled by the staff, enabling quick settlement and facilitating easy access to public services for the people.
The event, the 12th of its kind jointly, was jointly organised by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Chris Geyskens, Chairwoman of the Belgium chapter of the Hoi An – Vietnam Association for Victims of AO/Dioxin.
The Nguyen Du Lao-Vietnamese bilingual school has positioned itself as a prestigious education establishment, nurturing generations of Vietnamese and Lao students while preserving Vietnamese culture and language as well as strengthening the special bonds between the two countries
For households of people with meritorious service and relatives of fallen soldiers, the province supported the construction and renovation of 2,374 houses, achieving 100% of the set target, 342 newly built and 2,032 renovated.
Held under the theme “Pride and Aspiration”, this year's “Glory to Vietnam” programme aimed to inspire the Vietnamese people's ambition to reach new heights during the era of integration and development.
According to the Central Committee of the Vietnam Red Cross Society (VRC), this year’s campaign provided long-term aid for 3,785 individuals and organisations. Support included houses, clean water systems, school meal facilities, books, and livelihood assistance, with a total value of more than 118 billion VND.
The programmes have brought about positive changes to rural infrastructure, comprehensively improved the material and spiritual lives of farmers, and contributed to Vietnam's economic restructuring, said PM Pham Minh Chinh.
The festival highlighted the contributions and robust development of Vietnam's revolutionary press over the past century while promoting press products and showcasing the creativity of Vietnamese journalists.
The programme on sustainable poverty reduction has achieved its annual targets for reducing the poverty rate as assigned by the National Assembly and the Government. It has fulfilled five specific objectives and five five-year goals, and met nine out of 12 indicators related to addressing basic social service shortages.
UNICEF stands ready to support the Government in implementing this important law and in continuing to invest in teachers as the cornerstone of a resilient, inclusive, and high-quality education system for all children.
PM Pham Minh Chinh highlighted how Vietnam's revolutionary press has continuously evolved and strengthened over the past century, affirming its role as a sharp and vital political, cultural, and ideological weapon serving the Fatherland and the people in the glorious revolutionary cause of the Party.
Vietnamese Consul General in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai highlighted the growing demand for Vietnamese workers in Kyushu, especially in Fukuoka, Oita, and Saga prefectures. Currently, the region employs about 35,000 Vietnamese manual workers and over 5,000 IT engineers.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
Delegates launches summer activities for children (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang addresses the event (Photo: VNA) 
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang presents gifts to local children at the event (Photo: VNA) 
