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First MH17 dead to be flown to Netherlands from Ukraine

 The first bodies recovered from the Malaysia Airlines plane which crashed in Ukraine last week are to be flown to the Netherlands for identification.

Vietnamese in Netherlands, Japan oppose China

 VietNamNet Bridge – Large numbers of Overseas Vietnamese (OVs), including students, marched in The Hague, the Netherlands, on July 12 condemning China’s provocative acts in the East Sea.

Political News 11/7

 President Office announces newly-approved laws, resolution; Vietnam treasures relations with the Netherlands; President says farewell to Dutch Ambassador; Government rejects proposal to establish Formosa exclusive economic zone

Political News Headlines 4/7

 Argentina, Vietnam foster parliamentary links; Vietnam, Germany boost security cooperation; Vietnam-Singapore political consultation due next week; President comforts law enforcement forces, fishermen

Netherlands expresses concern about East Sea tension

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Dutch Government has been closely monitoring the situation in the East Sea and is deeply concerned over the tension caused by China’s illegal placement of Haiyang Shiyou-981 in Vietnam’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

Political News Headlines 27/6

 Vietnam backs efforts to stabilize East Ukraine situation; Vietnam, the Netherlands ratchet up defence connection; NA Vice Chairwoman to visit Argentina, Chile; Vietnam, Philippines enter into cruise partnership

Dutch PM Mark Rutte visits Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Prime Minister of the Netherlands, Mark Rutte, began an official visit to Vietnam on June 16 to further strengthen diplomatic and economic relations between the two countries.

Explosions and fire at Dutch Shell plant

 Fire crews are tackling a blaze at a Shell chemical plant in the Netherlands following a series of explosions.

PM Dung arrives in the Netherlands for Nuclear Security Summit

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in the Netherlands on March 23 for the third Nuclear Security Summit (NSS) at the invitation of his Dutch counterpart Mark Rutte.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 22/8

 Vietnam, Netherlands boost defence ties; Cao Bang ordered to play to its strengths; Vietnam seeks US support for HIV/AIDS prevention; Vietnam, Canada celebrate 40-year ties

Conquering Fansipan promotes inclusion

 VietNamNet Bridge – A group of young disabled people will take on the challenge of conquering Mount Fansipan in an event that draws people from all walks of life to the famous destination in northern Viet Nam.

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 21/3

Vietnam, Netherlands cooperate in climate change response; Vietnam, Laos promote theory work; HCM City, Guam Island boost cooperation; VN wants to contribute more to regional education

GOVERNMENT IN BRIEF 30/1

 Opinions gathered for Constitution amendments; Vietnam-Netherlands friendship and cooperation association established; President offers sympathy to Brazil over fire tragedy