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Writing contest on Agent Orange, dioxins held for first time

A writing competition on the subject of Agent Orange and dioxins and their aftermaths, the first of its kind in Vietnam, has been launched to mark the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the use of Agent Orange and dioxins in the country on August 10, 1961.

Held for both professional and non-professional journalists, it aims to promote the role of the media in raising public awareness of Agent Orange and dioxins and their consequences and to express support for the victims.

Entries can be a news story, an interview, a commentary, or an investigative piece published in Vietnamese in domestic print or online magazines and newspapers between January 1 and March 30.

They must be true stories and honestly depict people having a positive influence on the community and contributing to caring for and supporting victims of Agent Orange and dioxins.

Each writer can submit no more than three entries. The winners will be announced and receive awards in August, when the anniversary will be marked officially./.
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Aquatic sector advised to navigate challenges, secure exports to EU, US markets

Aquatic sector advised to navigate challenges, secure exports to EU, US markets

In the EU, illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing remains a major obstacle to Vietnam's efforts to have the European Commission (EC)'s “yellow card" lifted. The bloc’s dense and constantly changing regulatory framework also affects farming zones, production processes and quality standards.

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