Japan grants $1.38mn for 9 projects in Vietnam

The Japanese government announced a grant of US$1.38 million as non-refundable aid for nine projects in Vietnam on Friday. Projects on building schools, bridges, irrigation works and clean water supply stations in other provinces are also included in the package. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Rinh, chairman of the Vietnam Association of Agent Orange/dioxin Victims (VAVA), thanked the Japanese government for the assistance, saying it has brought practical benefits to many Agent Orange/dioxin victims and their descendants in recent years, the Vietnam News Agency quoted. The Japanese government announced a grant of US$1.38 million as non-refundable aid for nine projects in Vietnam on Friday. Senior Lieutenant General Nguyen Van Rinh, chairman of the Vietnam Association of Agent Orange/dioxin Victims (VAVA), thanked the Japanese government for the assistance, saying it has brought practical benefits to many Agent Orange/dioxin victims and their descendants in recent years, the Vietnam News Agency quoted.