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80-year-old vaccine researcher honoured with Hero of Labour title Prof. Dr. Huynh Thi Phuong Lien has been awarded with the title of “Hero of Labour in the “Doi Moi” (Renewal) Period” in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the development of the vaccine industry in Vietnam from 2009 – 2019. … [Read more...] about Universities attract talents for research teams

Hanoi (VNA) – As of January 22, the 13th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) that officially opened in Hanoi on January 26 had received 215 messages of congratulations. The well-wishers comprise of 105 parties, four regional and international organisations, 76 friendship organisations, 15 diplomatic corps and 15 individuals from 79 countries. On behalf of the Presidium of the congress, Politburo member and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan thanked them for their friendship, cooperation and valuable support to the Vietnamese Party and people. The congress will continue to affirm the Party’s consistent policy of enhancing the friendship and cooperation with other countries, political parties, international organisations and friends, thus contributing to peace, national independence, democracy and social progress in the world, she said. Tran Quoc Vuong, Politburo member and permanent member of the Party Central Committee’s … [Read more...] about Congratulations come pouring in for 13th National Party Congress

Supported by many associations, Nga hopes that the trial will set a precedent and foster international recognition of the crime of ecocide, Nouvel Observateur said in its article headlined “Agent Orange: Tran To Nga’s historic trial against the agrochemical industry”. In France, it could help victims of chlordecone in the West Indies and even glyphosate, it noted. If Nga wins, the case would indeed recognise the responsibility of these major firms in harming human life and the environment, the newspaper added. Liberation, meanwhile, quoted Dow Chemical’s own words as saying Agent Orange is extremely powerful with an “exceptional toxicity”. The defoliant was at the heart of the largest chemical warfare programme in the 20th century, conducted by the US not only in Vietnam but also in neighbouring Laos and Cambodia. Its lasting effects are still being felt today. Franceinfo called Nga “an old lady” who moves slowly, but behind the … [Read more...] about French media highlight “historic trial” of lawsuit against US AO/Dioxin producers

Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - Vietnam has gained impressive achievements in poverty reduction in recent years under the leadership of the Party and the Government, but more will be done to ensure these efforts leave sustainable impacts. Under the leadership of the Party and the Government, localities nationwide have implemented solutions and programmes to help local people develop suitable livelihood models to escape poverty and improve their lives, especially in 2016-2020. The Muong Nhe Nature Reserve in the northern province of Dien Bien started to implement a project to develop the livelihood based on the forest in five communes in the buffer zone of the forest. The project of planting Sa nhan tim (Amomum longiligulare T.L.Wu), a valuable species of medical plants, was first conducted in Sin Thau commune, the westernmost area of the country. Initially, local people were reluctant to join the project as they were unaware of the economic benefits gained from growing … [Read more...] about Vietnam achieves poverty reduction goals

Other major losers included TCH of real estate developer Hoang Huy Group, down 6.4 percent, SBT of agricultural exporter TTC-Sugar, down 5.4 percent, SSI of top brokerage SSI Securities, down 5 percent, and HPG of steelmaker Hoa Phat Group, with 3.2 percent. … [Read more...] about VN-Index plummets back to January nadir