This was announced by the British Business Group Vietnam (BBGV) at a press conference to introduce the event, held in Ho Chi Minh City on September 12.

Delegates at a press brief to introduce the Charity Fun Run in Ho Chi Minh City on September 12.

Since the first Fun Run, which took place in 2000, the BBGV has raised more than VND11 billion to benefit charities throughout Vietnam. Over the years, more than 100,000 people have taken part in this event.

Last year’s event attracted more than 10,500 runners and raised nearly VND1 billion to support charitable Vietnamese causes.

According to Shark Tank investor Le Dang Khoa, the Goodwill Ambassador of the 2019 BBGV Fun Run, participating in the event is a good way for the business community to promote their social responsibility.

Samsung Hope School project to run in Bac Giang

The third Samsung Hope School in Vietnam will be constructed in Hiep Hoa district in the northern province of Bac Giang to benefit more than 300 poor local pupils at primary and secondary levels.

Some 47,000 USD donated to Than Nhan Trung Study Encouragement Fund

(BGO)- Bac Giang High School for Gifted Students organized a ceremony on 22 July to receive Than Nhan Trung Study Encouragement Fund. This event was attended by Nguyen Van Linh, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee and representatives of the Department of Education and Training, Department of Construction and the sponsors.

Bac Giang: 2 Hong Kong projects invest over 50 million USD in Van Trung and Quang Chau Industrial Parks

(BGO) – According to the Management Board of the Industrial Parks in the northern province of Bac Giang, the project of Tacu Hong Kong Limited (Hong Kong) has been approved  to invest in Van Trung Industrial Park with total capital of over 5.6 million USD.

Da Lat flower festival to run in December

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong unveiled that it will run its Da Lat flower festival in Da Lat and Bao Loc cities and a number of districts from December 20 to 24.

Summer camp for overseas Vietnamese to run in July

As many as 150 young Vietnamese expats from 28 nations worldwide will join an annual summer camp specially designed for them in their home country from July 10 to 25.

Source: NDO