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WB: $570 million investments for VN’s energy, transport, health, environment

Thursday, 31 March 2011
The World Bank approved Wednesday one loan and three credits totaling US$570 million in support of Vietnam’s development efforts, the WB announced the same day.
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Vietnam seeks UNESCO recognition for intangible heritage

Thursday, 31 March 2011
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has agreed to let the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism submit two dossiers on two of the country’s cultural practices to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
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Four jailed for trafficking women to China

Wednesday, 30 March 2011
The southern Tay Ninh province People’s Court yesterday announced sentences ranging from 4 to 10 years imprisonment to four people for trafficking women to China.
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Vietnam saves 400,000 kWh of power during Earth Hour

Tuesday, 29 March 2011
Vietnam saved 400,000 kWh of electricity, equivalent to 500 million VND ($23,809), by switching off lights during the Earth Hour, from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm on March 26, according to the Electricity of Vietnam (EVN).
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Japan lauds VN’s assistance for quake victims

Tuesday, 29 March 2011
The Japanese government highly valued support from the government and people of Vietnam for the country’s victims of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami, said the Japanese Foreign Ministry at a press release.
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