Rhino poached to extinction in Vietnam: WWF
A critically endangered species of rhino has been poached to extinction in Vietnam, wildlife groups said.
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Vietnam highly vulnerable to climate change
Experts say that if the sea level rises by just one metre, the damages to Vietnam and it's economy would equal 10% of the GDP.
UN ready to assist Vietnamese flood victims
The UN is always ready to help Vietnam cope with floods, said Elisabeth Byrs from the UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.
Vietnam helps Cambodia overcome floods
The Vietnamese government has granted USD100,000 to help Cambodia deal with the aftermath of recent floods.
Industrial parks swallow up more farm land
Nearly 350,000 ha of land for rice cultivation in Vietnam have been turned into non-farming purposes over the past decade.
Non-profit Vietnamese organisation becomes lifesaver of the poor
Capital Aid Fund for Employment of Poor has helped many disadvantaged families in HCM City's Binh Chanh District to escape from poverty.
Thailand helps Vietnam overcome flood aftermath
The Thai government has donated three million baht (USD100,000) to help the Vietnamese people get over the aftermath of the recent floods.
Month for the Poor launched
The Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee has launched a “Month for the Poor 2011” from October 17 to November 18.
Beauties under criticism for sham charity trip
A group of local beauties was under criticism after a publicised charity trip they joined donated little money and allegedly was used as a photo op.
Italians build centres for disabled kids
Gruppo di Volontariato Civile Organisation built seven rehabilitation centres worth USD1.3 million for disabled children in Bac Giang Province.
Cycling for a better environment and traffic safety
Hundreds of students cycled to improve people’s awareness on environmental protection and traffic safety.
RoK supports rural communes in Tien Giang
The Rural Society of the Republic of Korea has supported two rural communes in Tien Giang Province.
NA attempts to tackle environmental impacts of hydropower
Hydropower projects should be banned from interfering with natural water currents, said one official of the National Assembly.
Sapa's Silver Waterfall full of litter
Thac Bac, or the "Silver Waterfall", in Sapa has been a tourist attraction for years, but now is marred by trash.
RoK, Japanese doctors offer free child surgery
Doctors from the Republic of Korea and Japan provided free surgery for Vietnamese children with cleft lip and palate.
Climate fix technical test put on hold
A pioneering test of a climate "tech fix" faces a six-month delay as scientists discuss the issues it raises with their critics.
Fashion show for orphans
Many young models and beauty queens will gather in the “Charity Fashion” show to raise funds for orphans in Hanoi on October 2.
Vietnamese embassy helps flood victims in Cambodia
The Vietnamese embassy in Cambodia has supported Vietnamese residents in the country hit by the recent floods.
Celebrities show themselves for the environment
A number of Vietnamese celebrities have joined the "One Photo One Action" campaign to raise environmental awareness.
Global Fund helps Vietnam to tackle disease
Global Fund to Fight Aids, Tuberculosis and Malaria has provided USD165 million for Vietnam to fight the three diseases.
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