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Quang Binh: The Vietnam Red Cross Society’s chapter in the central province of Quang Binh and the “Save the Children” in Vietnam have provided assistance to disadvantaged families and students affected by natural disasters in Quang Ninh district and Ba Don township.

The aid package worth nearly 830 million VND (nearly 34,000 USD) funded by the “Save the Children” in Vietnam included relief kits, water purifiers, and school supplies.

At an event held on January 8-10 in the locality, 655 relief kits and 259 water purifiers were presented to households with difficult circumstances and those affected by natural calamities, while 340 sets of school supplies were provided to disadvantaged students in Truong Xuan and Truong Son communes of Quang Ninh district, and Quang Van and Quang Minh communes in Ba Don township.

At the event, beneficiaries were provided with instructions on how to install water purifiers, and information on environmental pollution, especially water pollution and how to treat water at househo
lds in urgent situations.

Dao Huu Tuan, Vice Chairman of Vietnam Red Cross Society’s chapter in Quang Binh, highlighted the significance of the event, saying that programme has contributed to supporting households and students in disaster-prone areas, improving their knowledge and awareness of health and environmental protection, and helping them stablise their lives./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: President Vo Van Thuong has decided to send cards to 1,632 citizens who are 100 years old and above.

According to the President’s Office, those to receive the longevity wishes are from 14 provinces and cities nationwide.

Earlier, at the end of December 2023, the State leader made a similar decision, sending cards to 1,025 citizens of the age group who live in 10 other localities./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

The Thanh Cong (TC) Group, a distributor of Hyundai autos in Vietnam, sold 10,884 vehicles in December 2023, up 36.4% from the previous month, the group said on January 10. Accent continued to be the best-seller with 2,752 units (rising 63.2%), followed by Creta (1,953 units), Tucson (1,147) and Grand i10 (1,135). Particularly, Venue, the latest model of Hyundai TC which was introduced on December 16, had impressive sales of 180 vehicles. Total sales of Hyundai-branded models in 2023 were 67,450 units. TC Group expects better domestic auto market in 2024 on the back of the Government’s support policies and easing global crisis.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Hanoi: Eight more train trips will run on the North – South route for the Lunar New Year (Tet) occasion, providing an additional more than 4,000 seats to serve people’s travel demand during the year’s biggest traditional holiday.

Accordingly, the Saigon Railway Transport JSC will operate SE32 from Saigon Station in Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi Station on January 24 and 25 (the 14th and 15th days of the last lunar month in the Year of the Cat), and SE11 from Hanoi to Saigon on January 26 and 27 (the 16th and 17th days of the last lunar month).

SE25 from Quang Ngai Station in central Quang Ngai province and SE29 from Quy Nhon Station in central Binh Dinh province are scheduled to run to Saigon Station on February 20 and 21 (the 11th and 12th days of the first lunar month in the Year of the Dragon).

In addition, carriages will be added to existing trains to supply another over 4,000 seats.

Tickets are sold via all channels, including the websites of www.dsvn.vn and www.vetau.com.vn, e-wallet apps, train ticket
apps, stations, and ticket offices.

The company said more than 152,000 tickets have been sold since Tet train tickets for the North – South route were open for sale over two months ago.

The railway sector is offering many ticket discounts to passengers who plan to travel during the Tet occasion./.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

Vietnam wishes to foster cooperation with India and its Gujarat state in particular in the areas of the Indian side’s strengths and Vietnam’s priorities, Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang affirmed while addressing the 10th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit on January 10.

Source: Vietnam News Agency

MANILA: The Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) has given its all-out support to athletes seeking to qualify for this year’s Paris Paralympic Games.

Commissioner Walter Torres said the PSC has allocated funds for qualifying tournaments for the Paralympics scheduled Aug. 28 to Sept. 8.

‘The PSC is in full support for our Para athletes. Just like our abled athletes, nakasubaybay tayo sa kanila para masiguro na makukuha nila ang lahat ng kanilang kailangan (we are monitoring them to ensure that they get all their needs), from training uniform, allowances, training and participation abroad, particularly the scheduled qualifying meets for the Paris Games,” Torres said during the Tabloids Organization in Philippine Sports, Inc. (TOPS) “Usapang Sports” forum at Rizal Memorial Coliseum in Malate, Manila on Thursday.

Torres, a former national fencer, is optimistic that those who would qualify for Paris have a good chance to win medals.

‘Considering our athletes performances in the ASEAN Para Games and Asian Para Ga
mes in the past years, we have a good chance to win medals in Paris,’ Torres, whose office is in charge of the national para athletes, said.

‘ASEAN Para Games multi-medalist swimmers Angel Otom and Ernie Gawilan are almost there. They only need to maintain their respective rankings inside the top 10. They still have qualifying meets to join,” he added.

Gawilan and fellow swimmer Gary Bejino, wheelchair racer Jerrold Mangliwan, discus thrower Jeannette Aceveda, taekwondo’s Allain Ganapin, and powerlifter Achelle Guion represented the Philippines at the 2020+1 Tokyo Paralympics.

Torres, who served as Philippine Sports Association for the Differently Abled vice president prior to his appointment as commissioner, said the PSC is organizing a national tournament similar to the Philippine Youth Games and Philippine National Games.

‘We need continuity and to strengthen our grassroots program not only for our abled athletes but also for para athletes. Although we have yet to achieve the ideal framework for para s
ports, there are some national sports associations which are including para sports in their programs and activities which is good for the athletes,’ he said.

Source: Philippines News Agency

MANILA: Former colleagues in the Senate of outgoing Batangas 6th District Rep. Ralph Recto expressed their full support behind his appointment as the new Department of Finance (DOF) secretary.

Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri said in a statement on Thursday that “more than most, Recto understands how to bridge the gap between the abstractions of mathematics and the very concrete realities that we face as a nation.”

“So, I have no doubt that he will be a good Finance Secretary, who will continue to push the country along on the road to greater economic prosperity,” Zubiri said.

He also recalled that Recto was always regarded in the Senate as “the resident numbers genius.”

“This was not just for his mathematical ability, but more importantly for his ability to immediately see the big picture implications of these numbers,” Zubiri added.

Senate Finance committee chairperson Senator Sonny Angara attested that he witnessed the “political acumen and sterling intellectual abilities” of Recto.

“His knowledge
of the political and fiscal structures of the country will serve us well in the future. We wish him well,” Angara said in another statement.

Meanwhile, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian, who chairs the Ways and Means panel, cited Recto’s extensive experience in finance and economic policy which “makes him a valuable addition to the economic team.”

“I am confident in his ability to drive initiatives that will efficiently implement reforms in the country’s tax system,” Gatchalian said in, adding that he looks forward to working with Recto.

Senator Francis Escudero sees Recto as a new asset to the Marcos administration who can ensure that the country can sustain its economic gains.

“I wish him well and would like to express my support not only in the CA (Commission on Appointments) but in his endeavors as the new SOF (Secretary of Finance),’ Escudero said.

Senate Minority Leader Aquilino Pimentel III said Recto deserves the position.

Malacañang announced on Thursday that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appo
inted the House Deputy Speaker as the new DOF chief, replacing Benjamin Diokno.

Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said Marcos will lead Recto’s oath-taking on Friday,

Recto will give up his seat at the House of Representatives to take the Cabinet post.

Source: Philippines News Agency