National water resource security scheme discussed

17th May 21 - Vietnamplus Source  The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's Water Resource Management Department convened an online meeting with relevant units in Hanoi on May 17 to discuss building a scheme to ensure national water resource security. Hanoi (VNA) – The Ministry o...

HCM City: Over 347.83 million USD set aside for anti-flooding projects

17th May 21 Vietnamplus Source  HCM City (VNA) - Construction of 11 anti-flooding projects and one environmental sanitation project costing more than 8 trillion VND (347.83 million USD) will begin in HCM City before the end of the year, the municipal Department of Construction has said. Th...

Mekong Delta needs over US$346 mln to tackle severe landslides

16th May 21 sggpnews Source  According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development, the Mekong Delta's localities need around VND8,143 billion (US$352 million) to cope with 76 severe landslide and erosion points along the riverside and coastal areas with a total length of 140 kilo...

Experts impressed by Vietnam’s renewable energy adoption

28th April 21 Hanoi (VNA) – The UK's Financial Times on April 26 ran an article highlighting that the expansion of Vietnam's wind and solar farms is proving crucial to powering its economic growth. According to data from Irena, an inter-governmental renewable energy organisation, Vietnam's productio...

Mekong Delta long-term future relying on renewables

 12 April 21 Vietnam Investment Review Source The latest draft of the country's power development plan puts focus on renewable energy development – however, the Mekong Delta should see more attention in the development of renewables to protect its assets in the long run. The latest draft o...

Removing logistics barriers to unlock potential of Mekong Detla's agricultural exports

12 April 21 Vietnamnet Source As logistics costs are hindering the competitiveness of the Mekong Delta's agricultural exports, experts have proposed ideas to address the challenges. At the "Logistics leverage for the Mekong Delta agri-products" workshop held last week in the Mekong Delta province of...

Ninh Thuận co-operatives link up with companies to sell farm produce

12 April 21 Vietnamnews Source NINH THUẬN – Agriculture co-operatives in the south-central province of Ninh Thuận have linked up with companies to increase product value and guarantee outlets, the province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has said. Up to 24 of the province's 63 agri...

Việt Nam aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in rice sector

02 April 21 Viet Nam News Source HÀ NỘI — Agencies in Việt Nam and international partners have been working together to seek effective measures to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases in rice production in the country. The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development last week held the first wor...

New drainage plan considers impact of climate change

02 April 21 Vietnamplus Source  A plan for a new water-drainage network in HCM City has been submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. HCM City (VNS/VNA) - A plan for a new water-drainage network in Ho Chi Minh City has been submitted to the Prime Minister for approval. The city has be...

Vietnam to prioritise key projects of the Mekong Delta

02 April 21 Vietnam Investment Review The total state budget investment for the Mekong Delta is expected to be around VND388 trillion ($16.87 billion) during the period 2021-2025. The Standing Committee of the National Assembly issued Resolution No.973/2020/UBTVQH14 dated July 8, 2020, regulating th...

Building climate change adaptation and resilience for cities of Vietnam

31 March 21 Vietnam Investment Review Source The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Vietnam and the British Embassy in Hanoi have organised the workshop titled "Climate adaptation in the context of urban setting". This workshop took place under the framework of the 26th United Nations Cl...

Vietnam to have national water resource monitoring system by 2030

 29 March 21 Vietnamplus Source Vietnam has set a goal of building and maintaining a national water resource monitoring system and another system to forecast flooding, drought, saltwater intrusion and rising sea water level by 2030. Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam has set a goal of building and main...

Land subsidence endangers Mekong Delta

 28 March 21 Vietnamplus Source The overexploitation of groundwater in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta has contributed to severe land subsidence, which could lead to devastating consequences if the practice continues, experts have said. The delta, the country's largest rice, fruit and seafood ...

New phase on horizon for solar power development

25 March 21 Vietnam investment review Source Vietnam, a rising star in Asia in solar power development, is to slash feed-in tariffs for rooftop solar installations this month, hoping to release some of the pressure on the national power grid that was exacerbated by the previous generous tariff that ...

Smarter water planning imperative

 25 March 21 Vietnam investment review Source With water scarcity increasingly affecting people's livelihood in recent years, Vietnam is being challenged to uncover solutions to ensure water security in the context of climate change and the country's growing economic growth. Mai Trong Nhua...

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