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A reality with almost 6 thousand faithful, active in the children’s education, support for the poor and the sick. A father stresses the importance of parents' example of "strong faith" for their children. In 40 years, the parish has given the Church 16 local priests, nine Religious, 17 nuns and 10 seminarians.

As high-level talks between Chinese and Vietnamese officials in Hanoi end without any concrete results, China builds three drilling rigs worth US$ 1 billion. One is almost operational; the other two should be ready by October 2015.

Vietnam and the Philippines strengthen strategic partnership and bilateral cooperation. The objective is to strengthen economic exchanges and enhance cooperation in education, culture, social activities, maritime safety and marine protection. Analysts warn China: illegal claims push nations to "form a coalitions" to "counteract hegemony".

No health or spiritual care for 61 prisoners of conscience. No decent food and their human rights are not respected. Many of them are sick and in some cases their condition is serious. The cases of Lê Quŏc Quân and Maria Tạ Phong Tần.