Tag: Agent Orange
German newspaper highlights AO impact on generations of Vietnamese
VOV.VN - Despite it being over 50 years since the United States stopped spraying Agent Orange (AO) throughout various parts of Vietnam, people are still suffering from the severe hereditary defects caused by the chemical to this day, according to a recent article published by German daily newspaper Frankfurter Rundschau (FR).
US approves US$170 mln grant for Vietnam
VOV.VN - US Congress has passed a far-reaching US$900 million COIVID-19 relief package together with US$1.4 trillion spending bill for 2021, in which the government will grant nearly US$170 million worth of assistance to Vietnam.
Over VND1.5 trillion raised for Agent Orange victims in five years
The Vietnam Association for Victims of Agent Orange/Dioxin (VAVA) has raised more than VND1.5 trillion (US$64.44 million) in the last five years to support victims, according to association Vice President Dang Nam Dien.
Fundraising app for AO/dioxin victims debuts
A fundraising app for victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin was launched by the Vietnam Association of Victims of AO/dioxin (VAVA) during a ceremony on October 6.
Dioxin-contaminated soil clean-up project started
A dioxin-contaminated soil clean-up project at A So Airport in A Luoi district, central Thua Thien-Hue province, began on October 2.
French court to hold trial on AO lawsuit on October 12
President of the VN Association of Victims of AO/dioxin Nguyen Van Rinh has sent a letter expressing support for Vietnamese-French Tran Thi To Nga who had filed a lawsuit against 26 US chemical firms for producing chemical toxins sprayed by the US army in the war in Vietnam, causing serious consequences for the community, her children and herself.
Young Vietnamese expats in France work to support AO/dioxin victims
The Vietnamese Embassy in France on September 19 held a meeting with young Vietnamese expatriates who contributed to the success of a recent programme calling for support to victims of Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin in the homeland.
Prime Minister lauds devotion of youth volunteers
The Party, State, and people will forever bear in mind the great devotion of and sacrifice by generations of youth volunteers, PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc said at a July 14 ceremony to mark the 70th anniversary of the Vietnamese Youth Volunteer Force (July 15).
Writing contest on Agent Orange, dioxins held for first time
VOV.VN - A writing competition on Agent Orange/dioxins and their aftermaths has been launched to mark 60 years of using Agent Orange and dioxins in Vietnam.
