Tag: toxic chemicals
German media: plaintiffs and supporters of Tran To Nga’s lawsuit not deterred
Many newspapers of German have run stories highlighting the lawsuit lodged by Vietnamese French Tran To Nga against 14 multinational chemical companies that produced the toxic chemicals sprayed by the US army in Vietnam during the war.
Vietnam supports AO victims’ claims for justice: spokesperson
Vietnam supports Agent Orange/dioxin victims in requesting legal responsibilities from US companies producing and selling the toxic chemical used during the war in Vietnam.
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.
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.
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.
