United States Provides Assistance to Vietnam Flood Victims

Friday, November 21, 2008

HANOI, November 21, 2008 – Expressing his condolences to the families of those affected by the recent flooding, U.S. Ambassador Michael Michalak today announced that the United States Government was providing $50,000 for emergency supplies to 2,000 Vietnamese families hardest hit by the worst flooding the country has seen in decades.

U.S. Government supports new HIV/AIDS outpatient clinic in Ho Chi Minh City

Wednesday, November 05, 2008

HO CHI MINH CITY  –  Senior U.S. and Vietnamese officials presided at the opening of an outpatient clinic for people living with HIV/AIDS in District 9, Ho Chi Minh City, thus expanding those critical care and prevention services already provided by U.S. Government programs in the city.

Chinese Official Feted for Environmental Compliance Leadership

Thursday, November 06, 2008

The Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network (AECEN) will give its first Award for Outstanding Service and Commitment by a Woman to Tang Xingqun, Deputy Director-General of the Chongqing Environmental Protection Bureau. The award, for leadership and contributing to environmental compliance and enforcement, will be made at AECEN's Annual Forum in Bali on November 24-26. USAID is the sole supporter of this year’s forum and provides principal funding for AECEN, which promotes improved compliance with environmental policies, laws and regulations.