Vietnam Buddhist Sangha supports people in Son La’s disaster-hit areas

The provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee on August 26 received cash and gifts from the Charity Board of the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) Central Committee in support of people in disaster-hit areas in Son La province.

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha assists people in disaster-hit areas of Son La province.

Due to the impact of storm Prapiroon, many localities in the province experienced heavy rain, flash floods, and landslides, causing losses in human lives and property, with total losses of over 500 billion VND (20.1 million USD).

The VBS delegation donated 1,000 gifts to people affected by natural disasters, with a total value of 1.2 billion VND; and provided 900 million VND to build 15 charity houses, and 65 million VND to the Chieng Chan Secondary School in Mai Son district.

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha donates 1,000 gifts to support people in disaster-hit areas.

Receiving the donation, the leader of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee thanked the the Vietnam Buddhist Sangha for its sentiments and sharing, and promised to soon transfer the money to people in need to help them soon stabilise their lives.

The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha donates money to build 15 houses for affected people.

Comment

You have 500/500 characters left

Please enter 5 or more characters!!!

Maybe you are interested

Recent news

  • 'Ta Khoa preserves cultural identity of Thai ethnic group

    Ta Khoa preserves cultural identity of Thai ethnic group

    CULTURE -
    Ta Khoa commune comprises 12 hamlets, with 3,082 households and more than 15,320 people. The Thai ethnic group accounts for over 30% of the commune’s population. Local Thai people continue to preserve traditional brocade weaving, ethnic costumes, folk songs, the xoe dance, and folk games, enriching spiritual life and strengthening community bonds.
  • 'Son La has 9 candidates eligible for civil servant recruitment exam

    Son La has 9 candidates eligible for civil servant recruitment exam

    SOCIETY -
    The provincial Civil Servant Recruitment Council 2026 has approved a list of nine candidates from high-quality human resources who meet the eligibility requirements and qualifications to participate in the civil servant recruitment examination for provincial- and commune-level administrative agencies.
  • 'Provincial Party official works with Son La Newspaper and Radio-Television

    Provincial Party official works with Son La Newspaper and Radio-Television

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    Lo Minh Hung, Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People's Council, on October 20 chaired a working session to review preparations for a project to upgrade facilities for Son La Newspaper and Radio-Television, and address difficulties in developing economic-technical norms and pricing for various types of journalism.
  • 'Son La, Luang Prabang strengthen cooperation on front affairs

    Son La, Luang Prabang strengthen cooperation on front affairs

    FOREIGN AFFAIR -
    Cha A Cua, Deputy Secretary of the Son La provincial Party Committee and President of the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, held talks with the Lao Front for National Construction Committee of Luang Prabang province to exchange experience in front affairs in the Lao province on October 20. The two sides agreed on future cooperation priorities and signed the working minutes for the 2026–2028 period.
  • 'Son La provincial People’s Council passes 23 resolutions at fourth thematic session

    Son La provincial People’s Council passes 23 resolutions at fourth thematic session

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    Standing Deputy Secretary of the provincial Party Committee and Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Lo Minh Hung, Member of the Standing Board of the provincial Party Committee and Standing Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Vi Duc Tho, and Vice Chairman of the provincial People’s Council Nguyen Viet Cuong on October 19 jointly chaired the fourth thematic session of the 16th provincial People’s Council for the 2026-2031 term.
  • 'Medicinal herbs help enhance value of local agricultural produce

    Medicinal herbs help enhance value of local agricultural produce

    BUSINESS -
    Making use of local medicinal herbs, the Muong La Medicinal Herb Cooperative in Sub-zone 1, Muong La commune, has developed a range of natural herbal products, gradually building its brand, expanding markets, increasing the value of local agricultural produce and creating jobs for rural workers.
  • 'Phieng Khoai enters Navel orange season

    Phieng Khoai enters Navel orange season

    BUSINESS -
    From mid-October through February, Navel orange orchards in Phieng Khoai commune turn golden against a backdrop of lush green foliage. The delicate citrus fragrance and fresh mountain air attract visitors eager to explore the orchards, experience local farming and sample fresh produce. The seasonal appeal is helping promote local agricultural products, increase their value and boost tourism.
  • 'Binh Thuan holds Agricultural Products, Culture and Tourism Festival 2026

    Binh Thuan holds Agricultural Products, Culture and Tourism Festival 2026

    NEWS - POLITICS -
    The People’s Committee of Binh Thuan commune has held its Agricultural Products, Culture and Tourism Festival 2026 from October 15 to 18, featuring a wide range of cultural, sport and experiential activities that attract large numbers of local residents and visitors. The event helps promote local farm produce, showcase the cultural identities of ethnic groups, and preserve and promote traditional cultural values associated with experiential tourism development.
  • 'Quynh Nhai area harnesses reservoir resources for sustainable growth

    Quynh Nhai area harnesses reservoir resources for sustainable growth

    BUSINESS -
    With more than 10,500 hectares of water surface spanning four communes - Quynh Nhai, Muong Chien, Muong Gion and Muong Sai, the Quynh Nhai reservoir area offers significant potential for economic development. Alongside cage fish farming and ecotourism, the area is attracting renewable energy projects, opening up sustainable livelihoods that help local residents increase their incomes and improve their livelihoods.
Load more