50 years of the city named after Uncle Ho: Spreading meaningful projects

Ho Chi Minh City is preparing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of being officially named after President Ho Chi Minh by launching an extensive program of 331 practical projects and initiatives. These efforts, coordinated by the Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee of Ho Chi Minh City at all levels, are designed to strengthen community ties and address the immediate needs of the city's residents.

The diverse range of projects covers multiple areas, with 109 focusing on new rural development and civilized urban areas. Another 105 projects are dedicated to culture, social affairs, and ensuring social security. Additionally, 117 projects aim to enhance public communication, promote democracy, consolidate national unity, support the city's development, and contribute to national defense.

A significant highlight of this initiative is the introduction of the "Digital Front" software and the "Digital Social Security" application. These digital tools are central to the city's new development goals, aiming to build a more comprehensive and multi-layered social security system. The "Digital Social Security" application, in particular, is designed with five core functions: managing beneficiaries, connecting resources, ensuring transparency, providing emergency support, and promoting sustainable development. The goal is to ensure that social welfare assistance reaches the right individuals at the right time.

Beyond digital advancements, substantial social welfare projects are also underway. The Ho Chi Minh City Labor Federation plans to initiate at least two social housing projects, aiming to build approximately 50,000 apartments for workers and laborers, with an estimated investment of over 2 trillion Vietnamese dong. This initiative seeks to address the housing needs of the workforce, promoting stability and commitment to businesses and the city. Furthermore, the Ho Chi Minh City Veterans Association is undertaking a project to build and repair 15 "Comradeship Houses" for veterans facing difficult circumstances, with an estimated cost of 1.2 billion Vietnamese dong. Numerous other grassroots activities, such as building and repairing solidarity houses, improving public healthcare, and providing health insurance cards to low-income households, are also being implemented.