Over 260,000 people affected by mass fish deaths in central VietnamVietNamNet Bridge – According to statistics by the Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs, about 263,000 workers were affected by the mass fish deaths caused by Ha Tinh-based Taiwanese steel company Formosa, including 100,000 workers seriously and directly affected. At the same time, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development suggested affected fishermen switching from near-shore fishing to off-shore fishing. For those who want to do other jobs, the Labor Ministry will coordinate with localities to offer training that meets demands of both labourers and the market. “Maybe in the next few years, they (affected people) will have to work in other areas to make a living. It is seeking to help the affected go fishing in other waters until Vietnam’s marine environment is safe,.

Source: VietNamNet News July 07, 2016 08:26 UTC