The first phase of operation in July 2021 saw nearly 484,000 cases receive support programs worth VND 773 billion (US $ 34 million). The second phase was implemented in August where an additional 2 million cases received support. At the same time, the city has helped another 121,300 cases with a total of VND 1,451 billion (US $ 63.8) coming from the city budget.
Initially, HCMC planned to support 230,000 self-employed workers and 60,000 workers on unpaid leave, but in fact succeeded in doing so for more than 372,000 self-employed workers and 81,000 workers.
In addition, more than 14,400 people from August 23 to September 20 received essential food packages by the city’s rapid response teams when contacted through an app at the HCMC Wellness Center. The model went live on August 15, with local volunteers and supporting members of the Saigon Times Club (also known as the HCMC Business Club 20-30).
The center also received donations of essential goods worth over 145 billion dong (approximately 6.4 million US dollars) and transferred them to field hospitals, charity food stalls and centers. nursing.
Meanwhile, the Vietnamese expat community as well as local businesses have done what they can to support their compatriots. Dr Tran Hai Linh, a Korean expatriate, president of the Vietnam-Korea Association for Business and Investments (VKBIA) had turned his restaurants into storage units and made their managers become drivers carrying relief items .
VKBIA in September 2021 donated more than 24,000 packages of essential goods and 500 packages of medicines to the cause, as well as 800 gifts to underprivileged children.
