This year, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower organized a celebration of International Migrants Day (December 18) on December 17 in Singapore. More than 10,000 people participated in the event. Together with its partners, Singapore's Ministry of Manpower dedicated the event to recognize and raise awareness of the contribution of the immigrant workforce to Singapore's development.

This is the second time that the Liaison Committee of the Vietnamese Community in Singapore (VNAS) has been invited to participate in activities celebrating this year's International Immigrants Day in Singapore.

Following the success of the first time, VNAS has made positive and practical contributions, which were highly appreciated by the event organizers.

In particular, VNAS not only organized a booth to introduce Vietnamese culture and cuisine to international friends but also awarded 1,000 gifts including necessities to immigrant workers. The gift included ST25 rice and noodles packages and necessities for migrant workers.

From December 7-16, the Vietnamese Community Liaison Committee also organized a gift-giving activity of 2kg ST25 rice and other necessities for Vietnamese workers working in Singapore. In total, nearly 250 gift bags and 500kg of ST25 rice were given to Vietnamese workers.

At the special event to celebrate International Migrants Day in Singapore (December 18), the Liaison Committee of the Vietnamese Community in Singapore not only organized a booth to introduce Vietnamese culture and cuisine to international friends but also awarded 1,000 gifts including necessities to immigrant workers (Photo: VNAS).

VNAS Head Ta Thuy Lien said that VNAS is very honored to officially become a long-term partner in organizing the annual event to celebrate International Migrants Day in Singapore.

One of the biggest results is that VNAS had mobilized a total of 2 tons of ST25 rice as well as many items and necessities to give to migrant workers.

Head of the Organizing Committee Martin Koh highly appreciated the contribution of VNAS in this year's event. he added that for the second consecutive time, VNAS took part in the event, there is not only giving gifts of Vietnamese specialty rice and other necessities but also decorative painting activities and handed out conical hats.

These activities attracted many foreign workers. They lined up at Vietnam's booth the most throughout the event.

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