The central province of Quang Binh, one of the localities most affected by unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from the war, has benefited from UXO risk education, survey and clearance activities implemented by British non-governmental organisation Mines Advisory Group (MAG). Nguyen Thanh Ha, the manager of MAG Quang Binh project, said that the organisation has operated in Quang Binh since 2003 to deliver risk education and UXO clearance activities. After more than 20 years, the project has successfully detected and deactivated more than 147,000 UXOs, and conducted 1,755 communications activities to prevent accidents from bombs and mines, said Ha. In the 2021-2025 period, MAG has invested more than 16.25 million USD in its project in Quang Binh with an aim of turning the locality in to a UXO-free area. Source: Vietnam News Agency
U.S. Embassy Honors Exchange Alumni at Vientiane Gala
October 13, 2026
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