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G8 nations promised to mobilise 20 billion USD to help fight world poverty.

The role of the Committee for Solidarity of Vietnamese Catholics has been strengthened in recent years, contributing to the development of culture, the economy and charitable work in the country, according to Father Nguyen Cong Danh, head of the committee.

VFF offered sympathy and aid in cash to families of death or missing people in recent floods in Bac Kan, Cao Bang, Ha Giang, Son La, Lai Chau and Lao Cai.

State President Nguyen Minh Triet attended the inauguration of Southeast Asia’s two largest packaging factories in the central province of Nghe An on June 21.

More than 200 companies from both at home and abroad are showcasing their products at the 16th Vietnam International Medical and Pharmaceutical Expo, which opened in Hanoi on May 13.

More than 200 leading Vietnamese and overseas companies will showcase their products at VIETNAM MEDIPHARM 2009, the country’s 16th international exhibition of medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, hospital facilities and rehabilitation programmes, scheduled for May 13-16 in Hanoi.