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AO/dioxin victims’ association marks milestone
Various activities took place around the country on January 10 to mark the 10th founding anniversary of the Vietnam Association of Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin.
Steel Corporation boosts production in 2014
The Vietnam Steel Corporation has set a target of producing nearly 1.5 million tonnes of billet steel and 2.6 million tonnes of rolled steel in 2014, year-on-year increases of 24.5% and 8%, respectively.
Vietnam’s determination to develop nuclear power praised
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Yukiya Amano hailed Vietnam’s consideration and determination to develop nuclear power for peaceful purposes, ensuring security and nuclear safety.
Canada funds Vietnam’s first mental health project
The Canadian fund Grand Challenges Canada (GCC) on January 10 announced a primary 7.7 million CAD (US$7.2 million) aid to 22 mental healthcare projects worldwide, including one in Vietnam.
HCM City festival praises island soldiers
Almost 300 people, including poets, writers, musician, singers and artists joined students and representatives from the armed forces in Ho Chi Minh City on January 10 to celebrate the soldiers protecting the country’s seas and islands.
Mass mobilisasion efforts hailed
Politburo member and standing member of the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat Le Hong Anh has praised efforts of the mass mobilisation sector over the past year.
Spain helps Vietnam build fairer employment policy
The Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation has funded a project to help Vietnam better develop legal regulations that ensure sustainable employment and gender equality for labourers.
Vietnam, Laos review border work
The 23rd annual meeting between border guard delegations from Vietnam and Laos took place in Hanoi from January 8-10.
Vietnam protests China’s violation of sovereignty
China’s recent acts concerning the East Sea are illegal and of no value, and seriously violating Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes.
Tourism industry targets 8 mln foreign arrivals
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has unveiled a plan to promote the tourism industry overseas with a target to welcome 8 million foreign visitors this year.