BẾN TRE — Bến Tre Province authorities have sought VNĐ250 billion (US$10.7 million) from the Government to build reservoirs to store freshwater and avoid a shortage due to drought and saltwater intrusion in rivers. … [Read more...] about Bến Tre seeks $10.7m for building reservoirs as water shortage looms
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Mali protest leader urges calm after deadly unrest
A first batch of around 100 French and Estonian troops will be joined later by contingents from the Czech Republic and Sweden, Parly told the French daily La Croix, adding that Italy may also take part. AFP … [Read more...] about Mali protest leader urges calm after deadly unrest
Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia on April 17
Medical staff spray disinfectants in Giếng Mứt Alley, Hai Bà Trưng District, Hà Nội. A leading expert from the COVID-19 International Task Force said “Việt Nam has had a very strong response” to the pandemic in reply to a question on why the number of infection cases has been kept low in the country. … [Read more...] about Latest Coronavirus News in Vietnam & Southeast Asia on April 17
Some 340 Vietnamese citizens repatriated from the UK
Other passengers include children, students, the elderly, sick people, labourers whose visas have expired and tourists, people on business trips who were stranded due to COVID-19 pandemic. Việt Nam Embassy to the UK instructed nationals to carry out the necessary procedures and supported Vietnamese students at Irish institutes to transit in the UK. … [Read more...] about Some 340 Vietnamese citizens repatriated from the UK
Police smash high-class prostitution ring cracked in HCM City
They also told police they were instructed to go to their appointments by Vỹ and that they had taken part in beauty pageants in both Việt Nam and overseas. … [Read more...] about Police smash high-class prostitution ring cracked in HCM City
