(VOVworld) – The government will provide timely support for needy people to celebrate the coming Tet holiday, said Minister of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen on Sunday’s TV program “People ask, Minister answers”.
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| Authorities in Lai Chau province present Tet gift to a needy woman. (Photo: VOV) |
Chuyen said the government always pays due attention to the Tet celebration of policy families, revolutionary contributors, and poor people. 80% of all enterprises will be able to give their workers a Tet bonus, which will average 255 USD each person, up 15% from last year. Chuyen said: “In early January the President issued a decision on Tet gifts for people who have rendered great service to the nation. Over 20 million USD will be allocated to help policy beneficiaries and revolutionary contributors enjoy a happy Tet holiday.”
The Ministry of Labor, Invalids, and Social Affairs has asked the government to donate 12,000 tons of food to poor households.