Đắk Lắk Receives $2.2m in Financial Support to End Elephant Rides by 2026
To be distributed between now and the end of 2026, the VND55 billion (US$2.2 million) provided by the Animals Asia Foundation (AAF) will be used to help tourism centers in Đắk Lắk Province b...
Oxford University's Linacre College to Be Renamed After Donation From VietJet CEO
In response to a £155 million (VND4.8 trillion) donation via the SOVICO Group, which Nguyễn Thị Phương Thảo is president of, Oxford University's Linacre College plans to change its name to Thao C...
How Hanoi Residents and Collectives Look out for the City's Most Vulnerable
“He was so happy to be given rice. And he didn’t have a smartphone or anything like that. I felt I had helped someone that really needed help, and I felt very happy about that.”
SOSmap Becomes Virtual Bridge Between Those in Need and Those Who Can Give
After two weeks of expedited development, a new mobile application called SOSmap has become a bridge between those in need and those who can give in Vietnam. So far, the initiative has helped channel ...
Saigon Shelter for Abused Pets Publishes Special Calendar to Raise Funds
Since its formation in 2005, the Sài Gòn Time (SGT) animal shelter has rescued, nurtured and nursed numerous abused pets to health until they find a new home. To promote animal welfare and seek financ...
Vietnamese Donate Over VND300m for Victim of Vicious Cobra Attack
While the snake bite victim is currently stable, he’s facing many complications from the venom.
Vietnam's Healthcare Workers Infected With Covid-19 to Receive VND10m
The funds will go toward healthcare workers who get infected with the novel coronavirus.
Vietnam Ships Face Masks, Protective Suits to Help Europe, US Fight Coronavirus
In an impressive bit of medical gear diplomacy, Vietnam has sent domestically produced masks and protective suits to a number of countries.
Saigon's Blood Reserve Faces Critical Shortage as Pandemic Cancels Donation Drives
Saigon’s public hospitals will face an acute blood shortage in the next few days if the lack of donors continues.
