Dioxin pre-treatment project at Bien Hoa airport starts

PSNews-The Ministry of Defense held the ground-breaking ceremony on September 16 for a project to build infrastructure and dioxin pre-treatment facilities of dioxin at Bien Hoa airport.

At the event
At the event

The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA), the Deputy Head of the National Steering Committee on overcoming the aftermath of bombs, mines and explosives, and chemicals left by wars in Vietnam (Steering Committee 701); Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, Deputy Minister of Defense, Standing Member of the Steering Committee 701; Representatives of the US Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City and representatives of a number of ministries, branches and Dong Nai province.

According to Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, the area of ​​Bien Hoa Airport was identified as one of the hotspots of postwar toxic and chemical pollution in Vietnam.

The assessment results by both Vietnamese and US researchers have showed that the amount of dioxin contaminated soil and mud in need of treatment in the area is more than half a million cubic meters, which requires a great amount of human and material resources, and technology.

The project on infrastructure construction and dioxin pre-treatment at Bien Hoa airport that has been assigned by the Prime Minister to the Ministry of Defense include subprojects: demining; infrastructural facilities, communications system; zoning, anti-dioxin spread; relocating military units and buildings from contaminated areas detected by the researchers.

The total investment in this project is VND 270 billion, funded by the State Budget. According to Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, the project is one of the concrete steps to realize the determination and effort of the Government, the Steering Committee 701 to overcome the consequences of the wars in general and treatment of toxic chemical contamination in hotspots in particular.

At the same time, the project is also considered the preparations of infrastructure and technology for the implementation of a general project to treat dioxin contamination in the area of ​​Bien Hoa airport.

The general project that will reportedly cost some $500 million of ODA provided by the United States and some international partners is expected to start in the end of this year.

In order to carry out this dioxin pre-treatment project, the US had funded $ 15 million to the Government of Vietnam and some international organizations to survey and assess the overall level of dioxin contamination in the area.

By Duy Tien

Other News

Vietnam moves to adapt to rapid population ageing, expand silver economy

Vietnam moves to adapt to rapid population ageing, expand silver economy

The International Day of Older Persons 2026, themed “The Age of Longevity: Rethinking Systems for Longer Lives,” highlights the need to develop healthcare, social security, labour-market and social-service systems in response to increasing life expectancy. For Vietnam, rapid population ageing is not only a demographic issue but also a development challenge.

Vietnamese, Lao localities bolster Front cooperation

Vietnamese, Lao localities bolster Front cooperation

Both sides agreed to keep educating officials, Party members, youth union groups and the broader public, especially young people in both provinces, on the great friendship, special solidarity, comprehensive cooperation and strategic cohesion between Vietnam and Laos.

Urgent rescue launched for Merchant Mariner off Quang Ngai

Urgent rescue launched for Merchant Mariner off Quang Ngai

The captain discovered water entering ballast tanks No. 4, 5 and 6 on the port side, causing the vessel to list slightly. Initial assessments indicated that the vessel may have struck an underwater rock formation while underway.

Publishing copyright caught in crossfire of piracy, AI

Publishing copyright caught in crossfire of piracy, AI

Publishing copyright is entering an entirely new phase. As AI becomes increasingly capable of generating text, summarising books, mimicking writing styles and producing content at enormous speed, ensuring copyright protection is becoming more difficult.

Heavy rains cause widespread damage in Phu Tho, Thanh Hoa

Heavy rains cause widespread damage in Phu Tho, Thanh Hoa

Prolonged heavy rains from September 13–17 have caused flooding and landslides, damaging homes, crops, roads and infrastructure in Phu Tho and Thanh Hoa provinces, with local authorities mobilising forces for emergency response.

Quang Ninh police bust 38.4 million USD transnational cybercrime ring

Quang Ninh police bust 38.4 million USD transnational cybercrime ring

Quang Ninh city's Public Security Department warned individuals, agencies and businesses not to publicly disclose or provide personal information or bank account details on social media, and urged organisations and businesses to strictly comply with regulations on protecting customers’ personal data.

Search area expanded to recover more martyrs' remains in Quang Tri

Search area expanded to recover more martyrs' remains in Quang Tri

The continued recovery of martyrs’ remains provides valuable information and further evidence of those who fought and sacrificed their lives for national independence and freedom. It also encourages search teams to persist in locating fallen soldiers still lying on former battlefields, contributing to the effective implementation of the 500-day campaign and reflecting Vietnam’s long-standing tradition of gratitude.

Vietnam to screen students nationwide for five health risks from 2028

Vietnam to screen students nationwide for five health risks from 2028

Vietnam will launch nationwide screening for five groups of school-related diseases and health conditions among students from preschool through high school from 2028, including overweight and obesity, refractive errors, spinal curvature, oral diseases and mental health disorders.