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US offers Vietnam tuberculosis tools and medications

US offers Vietnam tuberculosis tools and medications

PSNews - The US Agency for International Development (USAID) on February 16 presented a range of equipment and vital drugs costing US$3 million to the National Lung Hospital of Vietnam in order to support the country in its diagnosis and treatment of tuberculosis (TB).

USAID-funded project helps reduce harm of plastic pollution on public health

USAID-funded project helps reduce harm of plastic pollution on public health

The Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment (ISPONRE) in coordination with the United States Agency for International Development recently launched the “Plastic and Health Action Partnership” (PHA) for the purpose of reducing impact of plastic wastes on public health.

Implementing a new strategy to end TB in Vietnam

Implementing a new strategy to end TB in Vietnam

On December 15, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Vietnam National TB Program (NTP) expanded the Ministry of Health/NTP’s “Double X” Strategy for TB case identification, with the goal of ending TB in Vietnam by 2030.  
U.S. announces assistance to advance clean energy deployment in Vietnam

U.S. announces assistance to advance clean energy deployment in Vietnam

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Vietnam Urban Energy Security project and Vietnam Electricity (EVN) on December 14 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a partnership that will support EVN’s efforts to expand Rooftop Solar (RTS) energy generation in Vietnam.
US launches a program to accelerate Vietnam’s energy security

US launches a program to accelerate Vietnam’s energy security

On October 28, during the Indo-Pacific Business Forum being held in Hanoi, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Vietnam Mission Director Ann Marie Yastishock announced the launch of the Vietnam Low Emission Energy Program II (V-LEEP II).
Gov’t Office, USAID sign MoU on E-Gov’t capacity building

Gov’t Office, USAID sign MoU on E-Gov’t capacity building

USAID will help OOG accelerate administrative reforms, enhance national inter-agency coordination and transparency, and further develop its e-government platform - the National Public Service Portal - which will improve access to information, benefitting both citizens and businesses.

Quang Ninh continues to top PCI list

Quang Ninh continues to top PCI list

Quang Ninh has again held the first place in the country’s Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI) list 2019, recently announced by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and US Agency for International Development (USAID) on May 5.

US, Vietnam strengthen partnership to address war legacies

US, Vietnam strengthen partnership to address war legacies

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Vietnam’s Air Defense Air Force Command (ADAFC), the Ministry of National Defense, and the National Action Center for Chemical and Environmental Treatment (NACCET) on December 5 celebrated the commencement of dioxin remediation operations at Bien Hoa Airbase and the signing of an agreement to implement a $65 million program to support persons with disabilities.
USAID helps Vietnam prevent illegal transshipment

USAID helps Vietnam prevent illegal transshipment

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Vietnam, together with the Ministry of Finance (MOF) and the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MOIT), on Thursday convened a workshop on international best practices to prevent origin fraud, illegal transshipment, and the evasion of trade remedies.

New partnership on disabilities assistance

New partnership on disabilities assistance

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Office of the Standing Board for the National Committee on the Settlement of Post-War Unexploded Ordnance and Toxic Chemical Consequences (Office 701) on April 20 signed a memorandum of intent that will improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in seven targeted Vietnamese provinces - Quang Tri, Hue, Quang Nam, Binh Dinh, Dong Nai, Binh Phuoc, and Tay Ninh. 
USAID official suggests ways to develop renewable energy

USAID official suggests ways to develop renewable energy

Director of the US Agency for International Development (USAID)’s Environment and Social Development Office Christopher Abrams has suggested Vietnam should pool domestic resources to develop renewable energy and import natural gases to increase their supply in the future.