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Over the past year, 1,134 cubic meters of dioxin contaminated sediment have been removed from a lake in a Bien Hoa City public park. In the coming weeks, after restoration of grass and trees in the park, USAID and ADAFC will hand back the land to Bien Hoa City. … [Read more...] about Vietnam and the US celebrate progress on partnership addressing war legacies

A corner of Indonesia from above – Image credit: ge.com Open work cultures unlock new opportunities Open communication is cited as one of the major drivers of PT GENTS success and the supply chain organisation appointed a dedicated lean leader – Fitri Afriyanti – as a lean expert with a focus on engaging and encouraging teams on the ground. This new environment encouraged GE teams to voice their views on how things could be improved – while the results have been significant, creating the new culture took time because Indonesians, by nature, are traditionally shy and reserved in terms of sharing feedback and personal insights. … [Read more...] about Built on open culture and dialogue, Lean is a game changer for GE

Speakers highlighted historical and ongoing efforts as well as current challenges, from combating terrorism to increasing women’s involvement in peace processes, with some commending the year-old United Nations Liaison Office to the Arab League and others outlining ways to forge further progress. Many called for fresh efforts to advance a two-State solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, urging the parties to return to peace talks./. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 20

Deputy Director General of Department of Social Protection under the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Pham Thi Hai Ha said that the Party and State have devised policies on care for people who rendered services to the country, those who took part in the resistance war and their children affected by toxic chemicals. … [Read more...] about Chemical weapons catastrophe: Resources mobilised to ease Agent Orange pains