Tag: war bomb
Quang Tri safely destroys 227kg war bomb
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team 1 (EOD1) of PeaceTrees Vietnam has successfully detonated a 227kg MK-82 bomb at the Vietnam–Laos border area.
Large post-war bomb found near Long Bien Bridge
VOV.VN - An M-118 bomb, weighing approximately 1,362kg, was found by fishermen on November 25 located about 200 metres downstream from Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi capital.
Phu Yen learns from international experience in post-war UXO clearance
The situation of UXO contamination in Vietnam and the progress of UXO removal since the end of war were on the agenda of a seminar held in the central province of Phu Yen on October 25.
PM orders review of legal enforcement over UXO clearance
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has asked the Ministry of National Defence to work closely with ministries, agencies and localities to review the enforcement of legal regulations related to post-war bomb and mine clearance.
Vietnamese, UK organisations cooperate in addressing post-war bombs, mines
The Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC) and the Mines Advisory Group Vietnam (MAG Vietnam) on October 7 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in building and enhancing capacity in tackling post-war bombs, mines and unexploded ordnances 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.
Photo exhibition spotlights women’s role in bomb, mine aftermath settlement
Vietnamese women’s special role in the settlement of post-war bomb and mine consequences has been highlighted at a photo exhibition held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
International donors assist Quang Tri’s bomb, mine clearance efforts
The central province of Quang Tri has to date received over US$100 million from international donors to help its post-war bomb and mine clearance efforts.
