46 years on: Vietnam, US resolve legacy of war

46 years on: Vietnam, US resolve legacy of war

(VOVWORLD) - In the spring of 1975, "the longest war in American history" waged by the US military in Vietnam, came to an end with the historic Ho Chi Minh campaign. Over 46 years since the...
Vietnam renews efforts to clear UXO

Vietnam renews efforts to clear UXO

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam, one of the countries most affected by bombs and mines left over from war, has renewed efforts to repair the damage caused by unexploded ordnance (UXO). The International Mine Awareness...
EU to discuss Fipronil egg scandal

EU to discuss Fipronil egg scandal

(VOVWORLD) - First discussions on the Fipronil contaminated egg scandal, requested by Germany, will be held on Semptermber 4 and 5, at the sidelines of the agricultural summit in Estonia
Completely decontaminating 3 airports in Vietnam

Completely decontaminating 3 airports in Vietnam

(VOVworld)- The Vietnamese government has approved a National Action Plan to 2016 and Orientation to 2030 to deal with toxic chemicals used by the US during the war in Vietnam. The Ministry of National...
Dealing with AO/dioxin effects in Vietnam

Dealing with AO/dioxin effects in Vietnam

(VOVworld) – The American army’s chemical warfare in Vietnam severely damaged Vietnam’s ecology. 4.8 million Vietnamese have been exposed Agent Orange/ Dioxin of whom 3 million are directly affected by...
International explorers love Son Doong cave

International explorers love Son Doong cave

(VOVworld) – Central Quang Binh province earned more than 1 million USD in the first half of this year alone from tours to Son Doong, the world’s largest cave. According to Oxalis,...