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Old man turns danger into charity
A man in the northern province of Ha Nam has been collecting nails on roads for 20 years to make his contribution to charity.
‘All for charity': Aussie on 10-nation trip
Morgan Parker is in Hanoi on the eighth day of a 100-day expedition to raise money and awareness for Asian charities.
First tsunami warning stations to be built in Danang
Danang City has approved the installation of 10 early warning stations for tsunamis.
US organisation improves minority women’s health
The US Atlantic Philanthropies organisation has allocated USD2 million for improving health for ethnic minority women and children in Vietnam.
Poor students receive Buddhists’ gifts
The organising board of the national Buddhism propagation seminar 2011 has handed over 1,000 bikes to poor students in Binh Duong Province.
Polluted canal in need of restoration
A canal in the northern province of Bac Giang could soon run dry as a result of excessive pollution.
France to build homes for elderly in Ba Ria-Vung Tau
A France-Vietnam partnership project to build homes for the elderly will be conducted in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau.
Experts warn of risks from Lao dam project
The construction of Xayabury hydroelectric dam in Laos will threaten biodiversity of Mekong River, said international experts.
Environmental company polluting environment
Without adequate systems for waste collection and treatment, an environmental company puts thousands at risk.
Taiwan helps Vietnam clear unexploded bombs, reduce poverty
Taiwan's contribution to an international effort to help Vietnam clear unexploded bombs and reduce poverty has won thanks from the local government and farmers.
Central Highlands facing a severe drought
Many localities in the Central Highlands region of Vietnam are grappling with the effects of serious drought.
Young girl takes on family burden
A nine-year old girl must take on great responsibilities in order to take care of two younger brothers.
Global warming means more snowstorms: scientists
Climate change is making snowstorms stronger and more frequent, scientists said.
World's coral reefs could be gone by 2050: study
The world's coral reefs could be wiped out by 2050 unless urgent action is taken, a report warned.
Hoan Kiem’s legendary turtle in trouble
The condition of the rare soft shell turtle of Hoan Kiem Lake is getting worse as he awaits treatment.
50 million 'environmental refugees' by 2020, experts say
Fifty million "refugees" will flood into the global north by 2020, fleeing food shortages sparked by climate change, experts warned
Does Hoan Kiem have two legendary turtles?
There has been much talk about the turtle who lives in Hoan Kiem Lake, but it turns out that there may be two.
Brave woman’s fight for Agent Orange victims
A woman in central Danang City has spent 20 years fighting for the rights of Agent Orange victims.
Hanoi sets up taskforce to save old turtle of Hoan Kiem
The taskforce will focus on treating the injuries of the rare soft shell turtle in Hoan Kiem Lake and improving the environment.
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