Ho Chi Minh City, Jan. 20 -- The Vietnam Buddhist Sangha (VBS) carried out extensive charity and social welfare activities nationwide in 2025, with total spending exceeding 2.161 trillion VND (82.27 million USD), according to a report released on January 20.

The report was presented by the VBS Central Committee's board for social charity at a conference held in Ho Chi Minh City to review Buddhist affairs in 2025.

It noted that the central board and its provincial- and city-level divisions mobilised resources to support people affected by natural disasters, disadvantaged communities, and vulnerable groups across the country.

Key activities included delivering emergency relief, granting scholarships, constructing houses for the disadvant...