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Red Cross launches AO victim support project
The Viet Nam Red Cross has recently launched a project on "Supporting Agent Orange (AO)/dioxin victims in the Central Highlands and southern Tay Ninh province" for the 2006-2010 period. -
UNICEF expert impressed with Vietnam’s achievements in protecting children
Marta Santos Pais, Director of the Innocenti Research Centre of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), has praised Vietnam's achievements in caring for and protecting children over the years. -
Viet Nam achieves decade-long target on longevity
Vietnamese now have an average lifespan of 71.3 years as compared to the target of 71 years set for 2010, said the Health Ministry on Jan. 2. -
Panel posters on Agent Orange on display
Repercussion of Agent Orange’ is the name of an exhibition of panel posters opened on December 16 in Hanoi. -
Vietnam is a good example of commitments to children
Mr. Jesper Morch, Chief Representative of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), said Vietnam set a bright example for the world on commitments to children -
AO victims tour the US for justice
Following was what they said prior to their trip. -
Vietnam victims hold talks in US to support Agent Orange lawsuit
A delegation of Vietnamese victims of Agent Orange, a toxic defoliant sprayed by US forces during the Vietnam War, will visit the US to seek support for their coming lawsuit against US chemical companies. -
My Linh – profile of a new Asian champion
Nguyen Thi My Linh has become a new Asian bodybuilding champion in Andong City, the Republic of Korea. However, few people know that she used to be a taekwondo artist. Thanh Ba from Ho Chi Minh City Sports newspaper writes. -
Maternal and child health project launched in Da Nang
Viet Nam’s Ministry of Health has partnered with Save the Children USA to launch a nationwide initiative to improve the health of mothers and newborn children -
Việt Nam helps disabled children
The Party and the State have always created the best conditions possible for Vietnamese children, ịncluding the handicapped, to help them integrate into the community and contribute to the country, said Vice State President Trương Mỹ Hoa.
