Tag: dioxin
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$545 mln spent on bomb and mine detection, clearance over last decade
Vietnam spent a total of VND12.6 trillion (US$545 million) on bomb and mine detection and clearance during the 2010-2020 period, the Standing Office of the National Steering Committee on the Settlement of Post-war Unexploded Ordnance and Toxic Chemicals revealed at its conference in Hanoi on January 8.
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.
Belgian golf tournament raises funds for Vietnamese AO/Dioxin victims
A friendly golf tournament entitled “Vietnam Ambassador’s Cup 2020” was co-hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Belgium and Luxembourg, the Delegation of Vietnam to the EU, and One to One Consult SA NV in Belgium on September 14.
Online photo exhibition, conference spotlight AO/dioxin affairs in Vietnam
An online photo display and a conference took place on August 9, focusing on the Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin disaster in Vietnam and efforts to ease its consequences.
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.
