Vinh long: Hundreds of gift packages were distributed to Khmer families in Vinh Long on April 14 ahead of the 2026 Chol Chnam Thmay festival, as part of ongoing efforts to assist vulnerable communities. The province's delegation of National Assembly deputies, in coordination with relevant agencies, presented 600 gifts across 11 communes, including 100 in Tap Son commune and 50 in each of the others. The programme, worth 300 million VND (11,300 USD), was funded by Agribank's Vinh Long branch.

According to Vietnam News Agency, alongside gift distribution, local authorities have launched a range of initiatives to improve living conditions for Khmer communities. Nearly 5,000 additional gift packages, each valued at 500,000 VND, have been delivered to disadvantaged households through the 'For the Poor' Fund and social contributions, coordinated by the provincial Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee. The province has a population of nearly 3.4 million, with Khmer people accounting for more than 10%. This year's festival runs from April 14 to 16.