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Unemployment not as stressful as workload backlog post-lockdown

The labor market mostly recovered when Covid-19 cooled down and as a result, it has been difficult for many firms to gather employees.

Special “patients” of the 88-year-old teacher

Over the past 10 years, the free acupuncture clinic of an 88-year-old-teacher Pham Xuan Van in Hanoi has brought a ray of hope to pets with disabilities. 

Teacher helps F0 students in COVID-19 pandemic

Late one night in August, Nguyen Minh Hoang, a teacher at a secondary school in HCM City, received a message from one of his students.

Art teacher brings pebbles to life

The coronavirus pandemic has affected the life of many in the creative art community.

‘Companion Physicians’ and their lofty mission of saving lives

After 10 days and nights of preparation, at 11 am on August 1, 2021, Dr Le Tuan Thanh received a message that “the system is through” and burst into tears. “I knew we could do something for HCM City residents,” he said.

Islet hero spends ten years voluntarily repairing roads

Tourists visiting Tan Loc Islet on the Mekong Delta’s Hau River are always impressed by a volunteer team of 50 road repairers.

Cancer warrior finds purpose in helping others

Nguyen Xuan Hoan has been battling for cancer for years, but he never stops helping people.

Pet-loving expat in HCM City makes wheelchairs for handicapped animals

Driven by a deep love for pets, a Colombian expat in HCM City has been making wheelchairs for disabled dogs and cats for about four years.

The woman who is mother to hundreds of abandoned children

Ms. Huong, who has been taking care of hundreds of abandoned children for almost 30 years, is unconcerned about her personal happiness and instead gives all of her time and affection to the kids.

Quiet 'soldiers' who connect people in need of support

During her first day on a new mission to support HCM City, Nguyen Thi Hoa, an operator of the 1022 hotline, received a call from a citizen. On the other end of the line was a frail female voice, interspersed with the cries of a child.

Vietnamese-origin billionaire singer donates more necessities to pandemic-hit people

Ha Phuong, a Vietnamese-origin singer whose husband is the wealthiest Vietnamese in the US, has again authorized her mother and friends in Vietnam to donate more than 100 tons of necessities and cash to Covid-19 affected people in HCM City.

Technology helps spread kindness amid pandemic

Many applications connect people in need with benefactors which has helped spread kindness and sharing during the pandemic.

Music heals people's spirits during pandemic

Social distancing requires the suspension of cultural and entertainment services; however, this does not hinder artists from unwinding.

 

71-year-old woman with Covid-19 willing to give up her life to save her husband

In a state of severe respiratory failure, Mrs. Hanh still tried to get up and whisper to the doctor, asking to give up her ventilator to her husband...

Recovering from Covid-19, young man drives ambulance to help seriously ill patients

Whenever he receives calls from relatives of F0 cases asking for help, Nghia always tries to get to the site as quickly as possible because he understands that every second is valuable.

A midnight call from a pregnant woman, and return trips to hometowns

On the evening of August 15, Pham Thi Minh Hien, deputy director of the Phu Yen Department of Labor, War Invalids and Social Affairs, received a call for help from a young couple.

Foreigner joins Vietnamese in COVID-19 fight

Seeing Vietnamese people struggling to fight the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many foreigners, like Tchico, are doing their part in keeping the virus at bay. 

Artists nationwide raise funds to support the needy in HCM City

An exhibition showcasing art works by more than 100 painters and sculptors across Vietnam is being held virtually to raise funds to support needy people in HCM City.

Creator of rice and mask ATMs launches oxygen ATMs

Hoang Tuan Anh, known as the creator of the rice ATM and mask ATM, which provide rice and protective masks to the needy, is developing a network of oxygen ATMs.

Man takes 60-day bicycle trip to raise funds for audio books

Dang The Lam, 36, the founder of Vietnam and Friends (VAF), an organization supporting visually impaired people, said he travels to better understand people.