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VN values French help in water sector

France plays a leading role in Vietnam ’s water and environmental sectors, said the Minister of Natural Resources and the Environment Nguyen Minh Quang.

Red River stains, gives off stinking odor

In recent days, the Hong (Red) River section that runs through northern Lao Cai Province has stained and given off stinking odor, affecting local residents, local authorities reported.

Modern villages to be built near Saigon River

Modern agricultural villages along the Saigon River will be built under a plan by HCM City authorities to create new rural areas and more destinations for tourists.

Canoe carrying 4 times capacity sinks, 6 die

A canoe that was carrying 12 people (4 times its capacity) sank on the Krong No River in Dak Nong Province yesterday, killing six

Sa Tan Temple – peaceful sanctuary on Vam Thuat River

Sa Tan Temple (also called Ba Temple or Noi Temple) is a floating temple on Vam Thuat River in HCMC’s Go Vap District.

Hue’s traffic solution meets expert opposition

A recent plan to reform two ancient bridges in Hue in order to ease the traffic congestion has met with opposition from local experts, who say the solution could destroy the artifacts

Mekong River hydropower assessment wins int’l award

The “Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) of proposed hydropower projects on the Mekong River’s mainstream” has been selected for the “2012 Cooperative Initiative” Award

Downstreaming on Gam River

You have to be brave enough to drift along from east to west then north to south to really appreciate the beauty of the Gam River.

Vietnam one of top 10 best destinations for 2012

The world’s renowned travel guide, the Lonely Planet, has rated Vietnam ’ Mekong Delta region ninth out of the 10 best value destinations for 2012.

Fishing boat burst into fire in Han River

A fishing boat owned by Le Van Lo in Da Nang city suddenly burst into flames when it was anchored in Han River on Tuesday afternoon

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ASEAN task pressure talks about mental health

The very first meeting from the ASEAN task pressure on mental health has been heldin Hanoi from May 23-25, with associates from regional and globalorganisations participating. Addressing the openingceremony, Deputy Minister of Public Health, Nguyen Thi Xuyen stated theevent offers nations an opportunity to share good practices in protectingmental health, adding to strengthening cooperation within the regionand fulfilling the aim of “Healthy people, healthy ASEAN”. Xuyen known as on nations to

Desperate people get free facial, eye surgery

Forty-two kids with harelips and cleft palates within the two CentralHighlands provinces of Dak Nong and Dak Lak have obtained free check-upsand procedures. The programme for poor children inremote and ethnic minority areas, worth about 500 million VND, wascarried out and based on the Center for Research and Aid forOperation Smile (OSCA) at Dak Nong province’s general hospital from May19-21. OSCA Director Bui Tu Anh stated this isthe very first time the center provides free check-ups and surgical