Enterprises help the poor enjoy Lunar New Year
As many as 178 firms have donated more than VND32 billion (US$1.4 million) to help disadvantaged residents in the central province of Nghe An enjoy the upcoming Lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.
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The donation was raised at an event held in Vinh city on January 4, during which local enterprises were honoured by the provincial authorities for their contributions.
About 16,000 companies are operating in Nghe An. They have so far donated nearly VND70 billion (US$3.08 million) for social security activities in the province.
Meanwhile, in the Central Highland province of Kon Tum, 22 charity houses were handed over to poor families in Dak Ha district and Kon Tum city on January 3 and 4.
Construction of each house cost VND50 million (US$2,200), sourced from the VinGroup’s Thien Tam fund.
Also on January 4, the Department of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs and the fund for children of Long An presented 100 gifts worth VND100 million (US$4,400) for needy students in the Mekong Delta province.
The gifts were sponsored by businesses.
