⭕ HCM City faces surge in hand-foot-mouth disease cases
Last week alone, there were 916 new cases of HFMD, a surge of 40% compared to the average of the previous four weeks.
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𓃲 One in every five Vietnamese children is shorter than they should be, say experts
Parents play a crucial role in tracking children's growth and implementing science-based interventions to address stunting and help improve children's height.
♉ Book week in Hanoi invites children to the wonderland of British tales
Vu Thi Quynh Lien, Deputy Director of Kim Dong Publishing House, said: “The UK Children's Picture Book Week brings a fresh and creative reading space, helping young children access famous picture book works. Through this, they not only explore but also develop a love for reading from an early age.”
🌟 AI, internet safety experience provided for young Vietnamese in Singapore
The March 15 event in Singapore marked the first in a series of science and technology programmes designed for young Vietnamese and Vietnamese-Singaporeans in Singapore, aiming to equip them with knowledge about modern technology and essential digital skills for the new era.
Singapore mandates age assurance for app stores
Singapore will soon require app stores to implement measures, including age verification, to enhance online safety, particularly for children, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) announced on January 15.
ꦏ State Vice President calls for greater support for children
State Vice President Vo Thi Anh Xuan has emphasised that the protection, care, and education of children have always been the priorities of the Party, State, families, schools, and society, as evident through the continuous consolidation of laws and policies, and resource allocation and implementation efforts.
🧔 Efforts underway to ensure safe cyberspace for children
Cyberspace is essential for children's development but presents significant challenges in ensuring information security, protecting privacy, and safeguarding young users online, insiders said.
🐠 Workshop seeks ways to protect children from cyber threats
Protecting children in cyberspace is not only a challenge for Vietnam, but also a global concern that demands cooperation from multiple stakeholders.
𝕴 Second special week to popularise Japanese picture books
A Week of the Ehon Book has been taking place at the Embassy of Japan in Hanoi to introduce the delight of Japanese picture books to local readers.
Hanoi begins measles vaccination campaign
Hanoi commenced a measles vaccination campaign at health stations in the districts of Long Bien, Phu Xuyen, Phuc Tho, Thuong Tin, Dong Anh, Hoai Duc and Thach That and Son Tay township on October 14.
♑ ASEAN, Vietnam affirm commitments on social development
ASEAN always takes social development as a top priority associated with commitments to implementing the United Nations (UN) 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development toward building an inclusive, fair and people-centred society, said Ambassador Dang Hoang Giang, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the UN.
🔜 Indonesia establishes task force to combat trafficking of women, children
Indonesia’s Women's Empowerment and Child Protection Ministry has commended the Criminal Investigation Agency (Bareskrim) of the National Police (Polri) for establishing the Directorate of Crimes Against Women and Children and Human Trafficking Crimes.
♐ Mid-Autumn Festival held for Vietnamese children in Cambodia
The Mid-Autumn Festival was held on September 16 for children of Vietnamese families who are studying at the Khmer-Vietnamese Tan Tien Friendship Primary School in Phnom Penh, Cambodia.
♒ Nearly 17,000 HCM City children get measles vaccination
Nearly 17,000 children aged 1-5 in Ho Chi Minh City got measles jabs from August 31 to September 2 as the city recently declared the contagious and serious airborne disease an epidemic.
HCM City declares measles outbreak
Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee on August 27 declared a measles outbreak across the city due to a rapid increase in cases.
🧔 Couples with two children should be prioritised to buy social housing
The Vietnam Association of Real Estate Brokers (VARS) has proposed couples with two children are given priorities in buying homes at social housing projects, as a solution to encourage marriage before the age of 30 and increasing the birth rate.
🐟 Ensuring cyber security for children – a top priority
Although being online is an integral part of children’s education and recreational activities, the internet has posed many risks for their safety.
🔯 Heartbeat Vietnam saves 11,000 children with CHD
Doan Ngoc Anh Thu, a 12-year-old girl from the Mekong Delta province of Tra Vinh, became the 11,000th child to be saved by Heartbeat Vietnam, a programme designed to save children born with heart problems.
Indonesia works to reduce stunting
Indonesia is using the Electronic Community-Based Nutrition Recording and Reporting Application (EPP-GBM) for triangulation to support stunting prevention efforts in the country, reported Antara news agency.
🌸 Party, State pay due heed to child care, protection: Vice President
Vice State President Vo Thi Anh Xuan emphasised guidelines and policies adopted by the Party and the State to facilitate children’s all-round development at a meeting with outstanding members of the Ho Chi Minh Vanguard Children's Union (HVCU) from Ho Chi Minh City.