NA deputies propose stricter rules for hydropower water discharge
Many National Assembly deputies propose stricter regulations to be applied to hydropower plants’ water discharge which cause flooding.
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Children’s charity organises cycle adventure
The charitable cycling event is held in the central Thua Thien Hue Province from November 17-21 to raise fund for children.
Hanoi launches “Day for the Poor” campaign
The Hanoi City People’s Committee officially launched a “Day for the Poor” campaign in Hanoi on November 8.
Music festival raises funds for Japanese quake victims
The Vietnam Youth and Student Association held a charity music festival to raise funds for Japanese victims of earthquake and tsunami.
China helps flood victims in Mekong Delta
China has presented $30,000 to the Vietnam Red Cross Society to support flood victims in the Mekong Delta.
USAID pledges to fight HIV/AIDS epidemic in Vietnam
USAID announced two five-year programmes to support Vietnam implementing a sustainable response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Hearing-impaired children receive help
The HCM City Sponsoring Association for Poor Patients received 640 hearing aids to help poor hearing-impaired children on November 2.
Construction begins on fifth Dantri bridge
Construction on the fifth bridge, initiated by Dantri/DTiNews, was kicked off in Thanh Hoa Province on November 3.
British NGO builds charity children centre
British charity foundation Kianh has started construction of a Day Centre for disabled children in Quang Nam Province.
Bulls in Cat Tien National Park threatened
After the death of the last Javan rhino, people have raised concerns about threats to a rare species of bulls in Cat Tien National Park.
Japan provides JPY20M in relief to flood victims
The Japanese Government granted emergency relief goods worth USD253,000 to flood victims in Mekong Delta region.
Vietnam supports Thai flood victims
The Vietnamese Government granted USD100,000 to help Thailand overcome the consequences of the worst floods over the recent five decades.
KAVAO presents $40,000 scholarships to poor students
The Korean Association of Veterans and Agent Orange presented $40,000 scholarships to Vietnamese poor pupils across the country on October 27.
RoK television supports Vietnamese AO victims
The Republic of Korea’s MBC Television wants to support Agent Orange victims in Vietnam, MBC General Director Kim Jae Cheul said.
Hanoi allocates another VND94.5 billion for the poor
Up to 3,780 poor households in the city will be funded to repair or build houses.
Seat on first Dreamliner flight sells for $34,000
A single seat on the first commercial flight of Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner was bought for over $34,000 in a charity sale, the company said.
Rhino poached to extinction in Vietnam: WWF
A critically endangered species of rhino has been poached to extinction in Vietnam, wildlife groups said.
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.
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