National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan on July 17 presented 106 savings books each worth 2 million VND (88 USD) to Vietnam Heroic Mothers and policy beneficiaries in the central province of Quang Nam.

A ceremony was held in Hanoi on July 18 to present certificates honouring the service and contributions of 498 fallen soldiers to their family members.

Improving capacity for officials at local levels in protecting children and strengthening communications to raise children and their families' awareness of children's rights and related laws are among effective ways to save children from violence and sexual abuse.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) has said that the supply of E5 bio-fuel will be able to meet the entire market demand when RON 92 petrol is completely replaced by E5 bio-fuel from January 1, 2018.

On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day (July 27, 1947 – 2017), on July 13, the NA deputies of Tien Giang visited and presented gifts to 60 disadvantaged benificial families.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has adopted a project on improving the resilience of vulnerable coastal communities to climate change-related impacts.

The Vietnam Social Insurance Agency (VSIA) granted about 13.3 million social insurance books to citizens nationwide in the first six months of this year, accounting for 99 percent of total insurance participants.

On July 10, Tien Giang University officially has just launched the "Summer Youth Volunteer Campaign 2017" under theme "Youth Tien Giang University to build new rural and urban civilization".

An arts programme themed 'Commemorating Our Companions' was held in Hanoi on July 8 to mark the 70th anniversary of War Invalids' and Martyrs' Day (1947-2017).

The Ministry of Industry and Trade on July 6 worked with petrol wholesalers on the roadmap to replace RON 92 petrol with E5 bio-fuel from 2018.

On July 4, the delegation of Tien Giang Department of Agriculture and Rural Development surveyed the landslide situation in Cai Lay district to discuss measures to overcome.

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has urged the Ministry of Industry and Trade to impose a stricter form of discipline on Vinastas, a consumer protection body under its jurisdiction, for their involvement in last year's fish sauce scandal.

The noble sacrifices of Vietnamese wars heroes and martyrs, who shed blood for national freedom and independence, are being honoured at an exhibition that recently opened at Hoa Lo Prison Museum in downtown Hanoi.

In the second quarter of this year, Vietnam recorded a labour force of 54.52 million, of which 53.4 million people aged 15 years or more found work, according to the General Statistics Office (GSO).

Country's leading hospital Cho Ray in Ho Chi Minh City yesterday announced to successfully perform a surgery to remove a giant tumor on a female patient.

On the morning of July 1, the Steering Committee Economic Census of My Tho city has just held a ceremony to launch the second phase of the 2017 Economic Census.

Increasing health insurance coverage among people is an important solution that helps build a democratic, equal, prosperous and happy society, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc.

More than 50 public hospitals in Hanoi and HCM City have begun increasing hospital fees for patients who do not hold health insurance cards from this month.

The Vietnam Red Cross (VRC) held a conference in Hanoi on June 28 to publicise its natural disaster forecast in 2017 and evaluate its capacity and resources to respond to emergencies.

The delegation of Cai Be district led by Secretary of Cai Be district Party Committee Pham Minh Tri has just surveyed the status of landslide in My Duc Dong commune.

Exams to select leaders and managers at department and division levels will be piloted in 14 ministries and 22 provinces and cities nationwide, according to the Ministry of Home Affairs.

International cooperation is crucial to successfully realising the rights of people with disabilities, heard a conference jointly held by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MoLISA) and Caritas - a Catholic charitable organisation, in Hanoi on June 23.

Various activities are being planned in the capital city to celebrate Vietnam Family Day, which falls on June 28.

Ten people have died and more than 36,000 have been affected by dengue fever since the beginning of the year, according to the report of the Preventive Medicine Department.

The extension of an insurance subsidy scheme for offshore fishing households until the end of this year has failed to benefit anyone.

Mobile phone users must submit portrait photos when registering for accounts, an official from the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) said.

The Vietnam Fatherland Front (VFF) Central Committee on June 19 launched the 13th Press Award for the Cause of Great National Unity 2017- 2018 and the debut of its Front Electronic Journal.

A budget of over 394.6 billion VND (17.36 million USD) has been earmarked for gifts to revolutionary contributors in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the War Invalids and Martyrs Day (July 27, 1947-2017).

The Vietnam Association for the Protection of Children's Rights (VAPCR) and the Vietnam Journalists Association (VJA) jointly launched the press award on children in Vietnam for the first time, in Hanoi on June 16.

Vietnam attaches significance to green growth, safe labour migration and sustainable development, contributing to achieving economic development sustainable employment goals.

Vietnamese Health Minister Nguyen Thi Kim Tien proposed to change medical insurance pledging no more overloaded hospitals from 2020.

Vietnam will host the World Blood Donor Day for the first time, with the participation of both international and domestic delegates.

A ceremony was held in Ha Tinh city on June 11 to mark the 60th anniversary of Uncle Ho's visit to the central province of Ha Tinh (June 15, 1957-2017) and to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the founding of Ha Tinh city.

On June 8, Tien Giang provincial Red Cross held the meeting on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day 2017 (June 14) and launched the voluntary donation blood festival 2017.

The scientific council chaired by Deputy Director of the Department of Health Ms. Bui Thu Hang examined the patient record, relating document and reports of medical staffs in the incident.

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a directive on intensifying drug prevention, control and detoxification with the aim of reducing the supply, demand and impact of drugs.

In the morning of June 6, the delegation of provincial leaders, led by Secretary of the Tien Giang provincial Party Committee Nguyen Van Danh, has just visited as well as congratulated the Provincial Association for the Elderly.

Preserving valuable traditional medicine is a vital task of the health sector, Deputy Prime Minister Vu Duc Dam said at a ceremony to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Traditional Medicine Management Department under the Health Ministry (1957-2017) in Hanoi on June 6.

On the morning of June 2, the Steering Board of the 2017 Summer Youth Volunteer campaign of Tien Giang held the launching ceremony of the 2017 Summer Youth Volunteer campaign.

A gala night to mark nine-years of a charitable heart operation programme for children – the "For Children's Hearts" programme, was held in Hanoi on June 4 in the presence of National Assembly (NA) Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan.

The National Traffic Safety Committee (NTSC) will deploy four intersectoral delegations to inspect the implementation of the Prime Minister's directions on traffic order and safety maintenance work on a national scale (Directives No. 12, 23, 29, 32).

The Think Playgrounds group has called upon the community to create playgrounds, bringing joy to children. Since beginning operations 2 years ago, the group has built 60 playgrounds in many regions across the country.

On the afternoon of June 2, Tien Giang Provincial People's Committee worked with the Sports Training center and the General Artistic delegation under Tien Giang Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

A wide range of activities are taking place across the country to celebrate International Children's Day.

On the morning of May 29, the Prudential Insurance Company (Vietnam) in cooperation with My Phuoc Tay commune Study Encouragement Association, Cai Lay town) gave 30 scholarships (VND1,000,000 per each one) to disadvantaged students.

Action to stamp out tobacco use can help countries prevent millions of people falling ill and dying from tobacco-related disease, combat poverty and reduce large-scale environmental degradation, according to WHO report.

The summer youth volunteer campaign for 2017 was launched in the Central Highland province of Dak Lak on May 28, with a view to encouraging youngsters to build contemporary rural and civilised urban areas.

The Government has adopted an investment plan on building the North-South highway proposed by the Ministry of Transport, under which the Government will provide VND41,414 billion (US$1.82 billion) for the construction of 467km of the highway.

The biennial contest themed 'Initiatives for the community' was launched on May 25 to encourage smart solutions in addressing social issues.