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2 August- Vietnamese doctor receives Ramon Magsaysay Award

The winners of the Ramon Magsaysay Award, known as Asia's Nobel, have been announced. A Vietnamese doctor has been selected to be awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award this year. A Vietnamese doctor who helped get justice for the victims of the powerful chemical 'Agent Orange' used by the US Army during the Vietnam War has been selected to be awarded the Ramon Magsaysay Award this year. The Ramon Magsaysay Award is considered Asia's Nobel Prize. The winners announced include a group of doctors fighting to ensure adequate healthcare for the poor in rural areas in Thailand, an Indonesian environmentalist, a Japanese animator working on complex issues for children and a Bhutanese academician promoting the country's cultural heritage to overcome current crises.