Hanoi supports foreigners affected by COVID-19

On September 4, 2025, the authorities in Hanoi delivered 30 care packages to foreign students affected by the pandemic at the Vietnam National University of Agriculture, located in Gia Lam District.

This initiative, organized by the Vietnam Fatherland Front, involved the preparation of 300 gift sets with a total value of VND345 million (approximately US$14,500) for international students residing in Hanoi who are facing hardships due to ongoing global challenges. The recipients of these gifts come from various countries, including Laos, Japan, Cambodia, and others.

Chairwoman of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Hanoi, Nguyen Lan Huong, presents gifts to pandemic-affected foreign students. - Photo: vietnamnet

Each gift pack included cash assistance of VND700,000 and essential items such as rice, cooking oil, fish sauce, face masks, and hand sanitizers, valued at VND500,000.

During the ceremony, Chairwoman Nguyen Lan Hương expressed that while the gifts may be modest, they symbolize the support and care from local authorities and citizens for foreign students facing difficulties. She emphasized the importance of their contributions in combating the pandemic and helping Hanoi transition towards a new normal.

In the days leading up to this event, more than 80 foreigners living and working in Hoan Kiem and Tay Ho District received similar support from the Hanoi authorities between September 1 and 3. The program will continue to distribute additional gifts in the coming weeks.