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US Prolongs Initiative to Aid Persons with Disabilities in Vietnam

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At the Inclusion project mid-year review 2022 in Hoi An City, Quang Nam province. Source: USAID Vietnam The United States Mission to Vietnam, through the US Agency for International Development (USAID), and its Government of Vietnam partners, including the National Action Center for Chemical and Environmental Treatment (NACCET), recently launched the second phase of USAID’s flagship disabilities project, INCLUSION, in Binh Dinh and Kon Tum provinces. This project seeks to promote the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in their respective societies. This phase of the project is expected to come to an end in 2026 and will offer specialized assistance to people with severe disabilities, as reported in a recent press release issued by the United States Embassy in Vietnam. Begun in 2021, USAID’s USD 65 million INCLUSION project partners with the Vietnamese government, local organizations, and the private sector to strengthen the country’s rehabilitation system and co...

Vietnam Looking to Strengthen Ties with Germany’s Cottbus City

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Speaking at the meeting, the Ambassador said that the relationship between Vietnam and Germany is flourishing in multiple areas, particularly following the visit to Vietnam last November by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. This is a positive sign for both countries, as well as between Cottbus and Vietnamese localities, to continue deepening their cooperation. Minh expressed his hope that Cottbus will consider twinning with a Vietnamese city to boost cooperation and people-to-people exchanges. Furthermore, the two sides could also foster collaboration in higher education and vocational training, especially in the area of nursing. Cottbus city, Brandenburg state (Photo: wetalent.edu.vn) Mayor Schick highly praised the integration and contribution of the Vietnamese community to Cottbus city, lauding their hard work and dedication in creating diversity and prosperity. He expressed his great admiration and respect for the vibrant community. Mayor Schick expressed his eagernes...