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Vietnamese furniture companies expand overseas markets
Twenty-nine Vietnamese companies taking part in the International Furniture Fair Singapore 2014 and the 31st ASEAN Furniture Show (IFFS/AFS) in Singapore from March 13016 are all aimed at seeking more customers and expand markets overseas.
Vietnam raises voice against child violence
The protection of children’s rights in armed conflicts requires enhanced cooperation and technical support between relevant sides such as governments, regional and international organisations, UN agencies and non-governmental organisations.
Vietnam’s museums to display artifacts in New York
Five museums in Vietnam will lend a total of 15 artifacts to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, the US, for an exhibition on Hindu- Buddhist sculpture of early Southeast Asia.
450 bridges to be built in rural areas nationwide
As many as 450 bridges will be built in rural areas of 32 northern, central and Central Highland provinces from now to 2020 under a project approved by the Prime Minister on March 12.
Germany funds UXO clearance in Thua Thien-Hue
The German Ministry of Foreign Affairs will support the central province of Thua Thien-Hue with EUR257,911 (US$359,940) to implement a project to clear unexploded ordnance (UXOs) in A Luoi district.
New A/H5N1 strain subtype found in Can Tho
The Department of Agriculture and Rural Development of the Mekong Delta City of Can Tho reported on March 13 that a new subtype of H5N1 avian influenza virus, 2.3.2.1C, has been discovered in some outbreaks in the locality.
Activities mark Dien Bien Phu victory
“Dien Bien Phu Victory – the Strength of Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh era” is the theme of a conference that will take place in Dien Bien province to mark the 60th anniversary of the victory (May 7, 1954-2014).
Garment sector promotes exports to Middle East
Vietnam’s garment and textile sector now considers the Middle East a promising market as it is facing product origin requirements from traditional markets like the US and the EU.
Former bank director sentenced to death
The People’s Court of the Central Highlands province of Dak Nong handed down a death penalty to a former bank director at a trial on March 13.
Vietnam stays active in search for lost Malaysia jet
Vietnam has actively participated in the search for the Malaysian jet that vanished in the sky on March 8 en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, demonstrating its responsibility and humanitarian tradition in the issue.