18% of Vietnam land contaminated by bomb and mine
The one decade-long efforts help reduce 1.1% of the contaminated area only.
The one decade-long efforts help reduce 1.1% of the contaminated area only.
Vietnam spent US$549 million on unexploded ordnance settlement in 2010-20. Nearly one fifth of the investment comes from international non-refundable aid.
The move is part of activities to enhance the defense ties in the course of China's militarization in the South China Sea.