Tran To Nga graduated from a Hanoi university in 1966 and became a war correspondent of the Liberation News Agency, now the Vietnam News Agency. She worked in some of the most heavily AO/Dioxin affected areas in southern Vietnam such as Cu Chi, Ben Cat and along the Ho Chi Minh Trail, ultimately experiencing contamination effects herself. … [Read more...] about French trial opens on AO/Dioxin lawsuit against U.S. chemical producers
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US shares experience in environmental management
Hanoi (VNA) – The US’s experience in environmental management and air quality control in Vietnam were touched upon at a seminar in Hanoi on January 25. The event, themed “Solving the air quality crisis: from the US to Vietnam,” was jointly held by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), the environmental protection agency under the Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment, and Live & Learn Centre. Dr. Le Bich Thuy from the Hanoi University of Science and Technology pointed out the harmful impact of air pollution on human health and life, and called for joint efforts to find suitable measures to tackle the problem. Le Thanh Thuy, from the environmental protection agency, said given environmental challenges, Hanoi has increased investments in waste control and treatment. Eric Wolvovsky, an expert from the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, introduced the US’s adequate and strict policies and laws on environmental … [Read more...] about US shares experience in environmental management
Looking back at Vietnam’s external affairs over the past 35 years
The draft political report submitted to the 13th National Party Congress has shown the importance and the pioneering role of foreign affairs in the cause of building and safeguarding the country. An important foundation to implement the task is to continue "building a comprehensive and modern diplomacy" with focus on three pillars of Party diplomacy, State diplomacy and people-to-people diplomacy. … [Read more...] about Looking back at Vietnam’s external affairs over the past 35 years
13th National Party Congress officially opens
The 13th Congress is an important political event for the entire Party, army and people and a milestone in the development of the Party and the country as a whole. It bears future orientation significance, thus helping boost the country’s renewal, integration and development cause comprehensively and synchronously. … [Read more...] about 13th National Party Congress officially opens
American corporations relocate to Vietnam as costs rise in other locations
The latest report from Savills Vietnam said that big manufacturers, including Sharp, Nintendo and Komatsu from Japan, and Lenovo from Hong Kong, have announced plans to relocate to or expand production in Vietnam. Su Ngoc Khuong from Savills Vietnam said that the Prime Minister’s decision on supporting and expanding industrial property for foreign investors to join the real estate market is a positive factor. … [Read more...] about American corporations relocate to Vietnam as costs rise in other locations