Hanoi, March 2 -- A ceremony has been held in Hanoi to announce the project for receiving bomb and mine clearance equipment funded by Japan for the Vietnam National Mine Action Centre (VNMAC). Speaking at the February 28 event, Colonel Le Quang Hop, Deputy General Director of VNMAC, noted that the project includes the acquisition of four specialised pieces of equipment for mine clearance, as well as training and technology transfer. The initiative will provide hands-on training and technical guidance for VNMAC personnel on the latest demining technologies. This project is a priority in Vietnam's 2010-2025 national mine action programme, aimed at minimising the impact of unexploded ordnance (UXO) left over from wartime. Japanese Ambassador...