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Cluster bomb safely detonated in Phu Tho province

24/09/2025 17:21

The bomb, measuring about 1.8 metres in length and 0.4 metres in diameter, was an exploded American-made CBU-87 cluster munition dropped during the war. Technical documents note that such “mother” bombs have auxiliary explosions that are capable of causing severe casualties if detonated.

Heavy rains kill one, injures 12 in northern provinces

09/05/2020 17:59

Phu Tho province responds to “no plastic waste” campaign

12/09/2019 11:07

Phu Tho: firm fined for polluting environment

15/07/2019 14:36

A company in the northern province of Phu Tho has been recently fined 300 million VND (12,950 USD) for its violations related to environmental protection.

Illegal mineral exploitation rampant in Phu Tho province

02/07/2018 11:37

Illegal exploitation of minerals continues in some districts in the northern mountainous province of Phu Tho, including Doan Hung, Thanh Thuy, Thanh Son and Phu Tho town, causing concern among residents.

Illegal sand mining in Phu Tho continues despite ban

18/05/2017 10:07

Sand mining activities of a company in northern Phu Tho province have allegedly led to serious erosion and subsequent loss of farmland, leading to public concerns.