OVs join hands to protect homeland sovereignty Haiyang Shiyou-981 in Vietnam's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and continental shelf. … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 18/6
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Japan praises Vietnam's JTC scandal settlement Japan is appreciative of Vietnam's rapid response and strict settlement of those involved in the alleged graft scandal of the Japan Transportation Consultants, Inc. (JTC). Vietnam launched investigations and detained several transport officials after learning that these officials had engaged in a JTC graft scandal. On March 20, JTC President Tamio Kakinuma admitted that the Tokyo-based railway consultant firm had paid "kickbacks" to foreign civil servants in Vietnam, Indonesia and Uzbekistan in return for orders for five ODA projects. … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 4/6
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Chinese workers in Vietnam invited to protest illegal oil drill Around 400 workers from the northern province of Thai Binh made a motorbike trip to Haiphong City, in a bid to urge Chinese workers to oppose the illegal oil rig in Vietnamese waters. As the workers' protest progressed on May 14 many others from Chinese-invested factories in Vinh Bao, Tien Lang, Kien Anh and Duong Kinh districts in Haiphong City joined in. The Vietnamese workers hoped to convince Chinese who work and live in Vietnam to ask that their government discontinue the illegal drilling in the East Sea. … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 15/5
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Forest fire in Ca Mau at alarming level There is an imminent risk that the entire U Minh Ha indigo forest may erupt in flames, said southernmost Ca Mau province's Agriculture and Rural Development Department Director Le Van Su. About 12,000 ha of the indigo forest are facing severe drought, raising the level of alert to 4 for forest fires. Nearly 3,000ha of nearby national forests are also suffering from a similar situation, Su reported. More than 500ha forest in Hon Khoai Island in Ca Mau is likely to catch fire soon if the prolonged drought is not eased. Once a fire forest breaks out,, the whole forest area of nearly 3,000 primary forest area could be destroyed as Hon Khoai Island is located about 35km from the mainland, Su concluded. Local authorities are closely coordinating with border guards and relevant agencies to intensify fire preventative measures on Hon Khoai Island. Rescue forces are also mobilising to cope with forest fires, should they occur, while … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 13/3
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Crane hits cement gate, three die The accident took place after a local, Dinh Quang Nang, forgot to lower the crane, which later crashed on the gate. Witnesses recalled that the brick-and-cement gate, which weighed around 8 to 10 tonnes, fell on the crane, deforming it and killing Nang, his son, and an other man. The local authority has supported the deceased's families by holding memorial services. The case is under investigation. Forest fires engulf Hoang Lien National Park Raging forest fires broke out in Na Hang area, away 3km from Seo My Ty hamlet, Ta Van commune, Sa Pa district in the northern Lao Cai province on March 5. The fires continued to spread into Seo My Ty hamlet on March 6 and swept through Hoang Lien National Park fueled by dry weather and strong winds. Local militiaman and relevant agencies in Sa Pa district are closely cooperating to battle the fires and contain them. Lao Cai province's People's Committee Chairman Doan Van Huong directed relevant … [Read more...] about Social News Headlines 7/3