Hoan Kiem Lake may have second old turtle
During netting the rare soft shell turtle of Hoan Kiem, rescuers said they detected another old turtle in the lake.
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“One heart, one world” programme scheduled for April 9
The 8th “One Heart, One World” programme will take place at the Friendship Palace in Hanoi on April 9.
New organisation in Vietnam to help disabled people
An centre to support the disabled will be set up in Vietnam soon with the assistance of an international organisation.
Japan starts dumping radioactive water into sea
Japan started dumping 11,500 tons of low-level radioactive water at sea Monday.
Vietnam’s most famous turtle finally captured
The latest effort to bring the rare soft shell turtle of Hoan Kiem into an enclosure for treatment was a success.
UN talks aim to thrash out tough details on climate
The first UN climate talks of the year in Bangkok this week look to hammer out tough details of a global pact.
Trinh Cong Son shows to raise funds for AO kids
FPT are hosting performances and releasing an album with songs by the late composer Trinh Cong Son to raise money for children suffering from the effects of Agent Orange.
Hanoi’s landfills may be full by 2012
The problem of solid waste removal may become more complicated for Hanoi in the near future.
Dantri/DTiNews builds another bridge in Can Tho
With donations from readers and some other agencies, Dantri and DTiNews have plans to build a bridge in Can Tho city.
Billion-plus people to lack water in 2050: study
More than one billion urban residents will face serious water shortages by 2050, a study said.
Newborn babies will be saved by donated equipment
Dai-ichi Life and the EMW Foundation have granted two newborn care devices to Tuyen Quang General Hospital.
Lights off as 'Earth Hour' circles the globe
Lights went off around the world while the annual "Earth Hour" circled the planet.
Vietnam turns off its lights for Earth Hour
Millions of people in 30 locations in Vietnam will join the world celebration of Earth Hour on the evening of March 26.
10,000 paper cranes to pray for Japan
Around 500 students from a university in Hanoi gathered to fold 10,000 paper cranes to pray for Japanese victims struck by recent earthquakes and tsunami.
Union opens for people with disabilities
The Union for Disabled People’s Associations will make its debut on March 26 in Hanoi to help people with disabilities further integrate into the community.
Ecotourism offering a feast of opportunities in Asia
Across Asia, several types of micro-businesses are offering communities financial incentives to protect their environments.
Vietnam gets ready for climate change
A draft of a national strategy for climate change was presented to the nation at a recent seminar in Hanoi.
Ex-tycoon embarks on 20,000km bike trip for charity
After a long day of waiting, we finally caught sight of a big man riding a huge motorcycle towards the Bear Rescue Centre in Tam Dao near Hanoi.
Aikido female master of disabled kids
A 65-year-old female master in Ho Chi Minh City patiently instructed each movement to a group of disabled children.
Children born with cleft palates get help
Operation Smile provided free treatment for children born with cleft lip and palate deformities in Vietnam.
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