OVs join hands to protect homeland sovereignty Haiyang Shiyou-981 in Vietnam's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf. Approximately 200 people wore T-shirts imprinted with national flags, hoisting flags and posters condemning China' actions under the Fukuoka guidelines and polices. The march attracted great attention from local media. It initially obtained its target for inspiring love for homeland among OVs, disseminating correct information about China's illegal acts to the international community and taking support from Japanese people for the legal struggle. A similar demonstration took place in Berlin, Germany, on the same day with the participation of 7,000 OVs and international friends. Le Hong Cuong, Head of the organising board, called on Vietnamese expatriates, in Germany and the rest of the world to join hands to support the Vietnamese Government's stance towards resolving the territorial dispute peacefully through diplomacy at the negotiating … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 18/6
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Japan praises Vietnam's JTC scandal settlement Japan is appreciative of Vietnam's rapid response and strict settlement of those involved in the alleged graft scandal of the Japan Transportation Consultants, Inc. (JTC). Vietnam launched investigations and detained several transport officials after learning that these officials had engaged in a JTC graft scandal. On March 20, JTC President Tamio Kakinuma admitted that the Tokyo-based railway consultant firm had paid "kickbacks" to foreign civil servants in Vietnam, Indonesia and Uzbekistan in return for orders for five ODA projects. He revealed that JTC paid JPY 80 million (about US$780,000) to win a US$41 million urban railway bidding contract in Vietnam, funded by the Japanese Government's official development assistance (ODA). At a meeting in Hanoi on June 2, Japanese officials acknowledged Vietnam's efforts and briefed Vietnam on the progress Japan has made in investigating the case. Both sides discussed measures to prevent … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 4/6
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Chinese workers in Vietnam invited to protest illegal oil drill Around 400 workers from the northern province of Thai Binh made a motorbike trip to Haiphong City, in a bid to urge Chinese workers to oppose the illegal oil rig in Vietnamese waters. As the workers' protest progressed on May 14 many others from Chinese-invested factories in Vinh Bao, Tien Lang, Kien Anh and Duong Kinh districts in Haiphong City joined in. The Vietnamese workers hoped to convince Chinese who work and live in Vietnam to ask that their government discontinue the illegal drilling in the East Sea. According to all accounts, the demonstration remained civil and non-violent. Do Manh Hieu, Chairman of the Haiphong City Trade Union, said that municipal authorities requested workers participate in the protest in a law-abiding manner. On May 13, thousands of people in HCM City and Dong Nai and Binh Duong, including many working at Chinese-invested companies, paraded to protest the Chinese violation. Expert … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 15/5
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Oldest silk craft village recognized in Hanoi Van Phuc village on the outskirts of Hanoi has been recognized as the oldest silk village that has maintained the trade in Vietnam for more than 1,000 years. The Vietnam Record Centre (Vietking) presented its certificate to the village at a ceremony on March 13. Van Phuc was once chosen by a King to take part in an international fair in Marseille, France, in 1931 and another event in Paris in 1932, winning great applause from French customers who described Van Phuc silk as the best of its kind in Indochina. At present, local villagers are still preserving their traditional silk weaving techniques and showcasing their handicraft products on more than 150 stands in Van Phuc, Ha Dong district. Van Phuc silk village has previously beenhonoured for its prestigious "Golden Thang Long (Dragon)" trademark, and selected among seven traditional craft villages in Hanoi that need preservation. Russian pianists to perform at Hennessy … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 17/3
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Crane hits cement gate, three die Nghe An's Yen Thanh District. The accident took place after a local, Dinh Quang Nang, forgot to lower the crane, which later crashed on the gate. Witnesses recalled that the brick-and-cement gate, which weighed around 8 to 10 tonnes, fell on the crane, deforming it and killing Nang, his son, and an other man. The local authority has supported the deceased's families by holding memorial services. The case is under investigation. Forest fires engulf Hoang Lien National Park Raging forest fires broke out in Na Hang area, away 3km from Seo My Ty hamlet, Ta Van commune, Sa Pa district in the northern Lao Cai province on March 5. The fires continued to spread into Seo My Ty hamlet on March 6 and swept through Hoang Lien National Park fueled by dry weather and strong winds. Local militiaman and relevant agencies in Sa Pa district are closely cooperating to battle the fires and contain them. Lao Cai province's People's … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 7/3