Trans-national walk supports Agent Orange victimsParticipants in the 2011 Green Itinerary Walk Across Vietnam arrived in Quang Tri Province and joined many activities to support AO victims.
Illegal sand exploitation poses environmental threatIllicit sand exploitation along the Cai River in Khanh Hoa Province has caused serious landslides, threatening people’s lives.
Vietnamese embassy in Russia helps AO victimsThe Vietnamese embassy in Russia held a fundraiser on July 11 to raise money for Agent Orange/Dioxin victims in the homeland.
Blatant illegal logging continues in protected forestsIn the second part of an investigative series, DTiNews seeks to get a more detailed look at these operations.
Illegal loggers plague Quang NamDTiNews discovers first-hand about the illegal logging that is decimating the protected forests of the Truong Son mountain range.
Press agencies join efforts to help AO victimsMany domestic press agencies signed a cooperation agreement with the “Life is Beautiful” programme to provide support to Agent Orange victims.
Call for $160 million to support the disabledVietnam needs more than VND3.29 trillion (USD160 million) to support people with disabilities during the next 10 years.
Farmer straw-burning chokes HanoiThe capital sat under a dense layer of smoke as farmers on the outskirts of Hanoi burnt rice straw.
Swiss extend aid for ethnic groupsA Swiss-funded programme to improve public services in Cao Bang and Hoa Binh provinces has been extended 4 years with total USD14 million budget.
China coal surge held back warming: studyChina's soaring coal consumption in the last decade held back global warming as sulfur emissions served as a coolant, said a study.
Japan to support HCM City in flood mitigationJapan will continue to support Ho Chi Minh City to enhance its management capacity of its sewer system.
EU provides poverty reduction aid for VietnamThe European Union has disbursed a total of EUR29 million in grants to support poverty reduction in the country.
Hanoi tries to protect its precious treesThe City of Hanoi was forced to put steel cylinders around 20 Sua trees on Xuan Thuy Street because of illegal logging.
Orphans saved by SamaritansLosing their parents at an early age, these teenagers have been brought up by Samaritans with the hearts of gold.
Nghe An braces for flash floodsLocalities in Nghe An that were hit hard by the recent flash flood, may face another impending disaster.
Hydropower projects in national park endanger rare animalsA proposal to clear hundreds of hectares of forest in a national park to make way for hydro power development is facing criticism.
A Vietnamese student pays it forwardMany students from out of town are enjoying free rides, free accommodation and even free food from a complete stranger in Danang city.
Providing free eye care and treatment to Hanoi’s childrenHanoi Eye Hospital in coordination with Fred Hollows Foundation and Standard Chartered Bank has provided eye check-ups for 200 children.
Student sets up live blood bank in HueStarting off as a voluntary flood donator, a 20-year-old student in Hue City has founded a live blood bank with the participation of 200 members.
Third Dantri bridge opensThe third bridge, initiated by Dantri/DTiNews, was put into operation in the southern city of Can Tho on June 25.