Panasonic Vietnam Co. Ltd., on July 30 presented over 1,000 washing machines worth 5 billion VND (235,000 USD) to social welfare centres for children and boarding schools for ethnic children nationwide.

Panasonic Vietnam Co. Ltd.'s representative (L) hands over the gift to the Vietnam Farmers' Association.

The gift was handed over to the Ministry of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs, the Ministry of Education and Training and the Vietnam Farmers’ Association, which will then transfer the machines to nearly 400 social welfare centres and 103 boarding schools for ethnic children nationwide.

Minister of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Chuyen spoke highly of the company’s charitable programme, saying that the gifts will help increase the living conditions of disadvantaged people, especially children.

During nearly a decade operating in Vietnam, the Japan-based corporation has actively engaged in community-oriented activities in the country, particularly in education and environment.

Source: VNA