Tag: Formosa

A Decade of Industrialization: Fish and Humans Pay the Price

Viet Tan brings you the latest analysis on pressing issues in Vietnam. October 31, 2016 By Duyen Bui, May Tran,…

In Vietnam, telling the truth is criminal ‘propaganda’

October 21, 2016 A popular blogger is arrested for speaking out about environmental and police abuse. THIS MAY, in a…

Bloggers under threat

October 20, 2016 Citizen journalists in Vietnam say they will not remain silent despite the threat of imprisonment. Last week…

Six Months After Massive Fish Kill in Central Vietnam, Thousands Protest Lack of Aid

October 4, 2016 Around 10,000 to 15,000 people joined a non-violent protest outside the steel plant of a company accused…

Vietnam fishermen sue Taiwan firm over mass fish deaths

September 27, 2016 Hundreds of fishermen in central Vietnam have filed lawsuits demanding more compensation from a Taiwanese firm accused…

Activists demand Formosa Plastics Group shut steel unit in Vietnam

August 10, 2016 TAIPEI, Aug 10 (Reuters) - About 100 activists protested in front of Formosa Plastics Group’s headquarters in…

Statement by Viet Tan at Formosa Headquarters

Viet Tan’s spokesman gave a statement in front of Formosa Plastics Corporation in Taipei regarding Vietnam’s recent environmental disaster. August…

Environmental Justice for Vietnam

Viet Tan alongside Vietnamese and Taiwanese civil society organizations will be holding a press conference at the headquarters of Formosa…

Vietnamese Protesters Demand Justice Despite Government Settlement on Fish Kills

July 17, 2016 Netizens have quickly jumped online to share their frustration with the investigation process following the Vietnamese government’s…

Joint Declaration by Vietnamese Civil and Political Organizations Regarding the Government’s Reaction towards the Environmental Disaster in Central Vietnam

To: • Vietnamese people in Vietnam and around the world • International governments, organisations and foreign media It has been…

Taiwan activists press Formosa Plastics over dead fish in Vietnam

June 17, 2016 Activists in Taiwan called on the island’s largest industrial group, Formosa Plastics, to investigate recent mass fish…

Amid Protests, Vietnamese Look to Obama’s Visit

Vietnam’s people hope Obama will voice support for their calls to remedy an environmental disaster. By Duyen Bui May 18,…