Obama 'Fever' Grips Malaysians

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KUALA LUMPUR, April 25 (Bernama) -- With the impending three-day state visit of the 44th President of the United States to Malaysia beginning Saturday, the Barack Obama "fever" is in full swing.

Poverty rate drops to new low of 7.8 percent

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HANOI, April 25 (VNA) - The rate of poor households has dropped from 22 percent in 2005 to 7.8 percent last year, reports the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

WB aids fight against poverty in Vietnam

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HANOI, April 25 (VNA) - The World Bank (WB) and the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) on April 24 signed a credit agreement worth 390 million USD for three project s to support agriculture , livelihoods

More support for HIV/AIDS-affected children

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HANOI, April 25 (VNA) - The Prime Minister has agreed with the national plan of action for HIV/AIDS-affected children for the 2014-2020 period, said the Vietnam Government Portal.

US-backed alliance launched to protect Ha Long Bay

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HANOI, April 24 (VNA) - The Ha Long Bay Alliance, a joint public-private effort between US and Vietnamese government officials, private-sector business partners and key local and national stakehold

Vietnam under spotlight in Argentina

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HANOI, April 22 (VNA) - Vietnam’s development efforts, its cultural traditions and tourism destinations were the focus of talks held in Buenos Aires, Argentina on April 22.

Film screenings mark major national holidays

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HANOI, April 24 (VNA) - There will be screenings of historical films across the nation from April 25 – May 20 to mark several major national anniversaries, including the 60th anniversary of the Die

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