Orphan struggles to get by
Third grader Tran Van Hop has to live with the burdens of an adult.
COMMUNITY
Pollution threatens the existence of a community
Hundreds of families in Hung Dong Commune, Vinh City, have been living in a dangerously polluted environment for nearly 2 years.
Sea consuming community
Seawater has been rising in Loc Ha District, Ha Tinh Province, taking over cherished land in the community.
Taiwanese charity helps Vietnam's school build new facilities
The Taiwan Fund for Children and Families has donated US$20,000, which enabled a primary school in Vietnam to build new facilities for its students.
Dan Tri Bridge opens for use
Dan Tri Bridge crossing over the Dai Canal in Kien Giang was put in operation with a great deal of joy from the local people.
Accused torturers could face life in prison
The couple who are accused of repeatedly torturing Nguyen Hao Anh, could face from 10 years in prison to even life.
Skin disease leaves young boy lonesome
Nguyen Cong Hau, age 12, was born with severe Eczema and it has been a constant struggle for his parents to keep care of him.
Gold mining destroying precious river
Tang River in Quang Ngai Province used to be a beautiful site, now, gold mining has severely altered this once pristine river.
Oceans' fish could disappear in 40 years: UN
The world faces the nightmare possibility of fishless oceans by 2050 unless fishing fleets are slashed and stocks allowed to recover, UN experts warned.
DanTri Bridge ready to keep the community safe
The bridge is reportedly 95% completed and is expected to be officially put into use on May 22, 2010.
Footballer's shirt on Dan Tri auction block for charity
Midfielder Thanh Luong decided to auction his shirt, which he wore during his successful matches, to raise funds for burn victims.
At only 9, the weight of the world on young boy's shoulders
Phan Dinh Hau has been carrying on his shoulders a responsibility that most people would find unimaginable.
Three siblings suddenly parentless
Three siblings who lost their parents in an accident had to figure out how to fend for themselves.
Loggers put up fierce fight
Despite many efforts aimed at preventing illegal loggers, forest guards in Ha Tinh were unable to complete their mission.
Sugar company causes massive fish deaths
Inspectors found that untreated poisonous wastewater was released into Tra Khuc river by the company's alcohol factory.
Investigation begins on Tra Khuc River fish deaths
The manager of an alcohol factory under Quang Ngai Sugar Company admitted that they released “a little” untreated wastewater into Tra Khuc River.
14 year old suffers unthinkable torture
Locals and authorities uncovered a boy who underwent inhumane, horrifying and barbaric torture at the hands of his boss.
Mother Muoi follows her destiny to adopt those in need
A 72 year old woman has been adopting hundreds of intellectually disabled children who were abandoned by their parents.
UN: No comprehensive climate deal this year
Outgoing U.N. climate chief Yvo de Boer shot down expectations of a comprehensive climate treaty this year.
Locals dread rising water levels
An area in Quang Nam Province has been taken over by seawater that has forced many local people to evacuate.
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