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Hanoi to plant about 120,000 new trees this spring

Hanoi will grow about 120,000 trees in districts, towns, public places, offices, schools and hospitals this spring in memory of President Ho Chi Minh.

The tree planting festival will take place from January 30 to February 5 throughout the capital city.

In 2020, the city plans to have up to 250,000 new trees.

Vietnamese people have a special tree planting festival in spring, which highlights the country’s traditional custom initiated by President Ho Chi Minh in the hope of greening up the country.
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Australia-backed training equips Vietnam peacekeepers with aeromedical evacuation skills

Australia-backed training equips Vietnam peacekeepers with aeromedical evacuation skills

Taking place from June 13–22, the course aims to equip members of the hospital’s Aeromedical Evacuation Team (AMET), who are preparing for deployment to the United Nations peacekeeping mission in South Sudan, as well as other participating personnel, with essential knowledge and skills in aeromedical evacuation.

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