UNHRC approves Vietnam’s human rights report

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Geneva, June 23 (VNA) - The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) has approved Vietnam’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) on human rights in the second cycle, acknowledging the country’s efforts in protec

Historian debunks China’s claim over Hoang Sa

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Hanoi, June 20 (VNA) - At several international seminars recently, some senior officials, generals, diplomats and scholars of China claimed that the oil rig Haiyang Shiyou-981 is positioned within

Prime Minister meets Chinese State Councillor in Hanoi

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Hanoi, June 20 (VNA) - Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung on June 18 hosted a reception for visiting Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi who is in Hanoi for a meeting between the Chairs of the Steerin

Ministries cooperate for health environment protection

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Hanoi, June 20 (VNA) - The ministries of heath, natural resources and environment, and public security have worked together to enhance hygiene in hospitals, as only 54.4 percent of health stations

Methadone therapy programme proves successful

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Hanoi, June 20 (VNA) - The proportion of drug addicts nationwide to join a two-year methadone treatment programme is 93 percent, with nearly 16 percent of them continuing to use drugs, albeit at a

Dong Nai: FDI firms create large amount of jobs

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Dong Nai, June 20 (VNA) - Foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises based in the southern province of Dong Nai have generated jobs for nearly 20,000 workers since the beginning of this year, a lo

Vietnam becomes more attractive to foreign investors

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HCM City, June 20 (VNA) - Potential emerging markets like Vietnam have become more attractive to foreign investors, especially at a time when a financial bubble in many of the world’s developed eco

Young pianists do Vietnam proud in Milan

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Milan, June 20 (VNA) - Three Vietnamese piano students scooped up the top prize in three out of five categories at the Val Tidone International Music Competitions, which wrapped up in Milan on June

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