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Mekong Delta seeks sustainable wetland usage

21/05/2012 | 17:49:54

The fourth forum on natural resources and cultural preservation, towards the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta, took place in the southern province of Dong Thap on May 21.

Dong Nai biosphere reserve gets world recognition

The Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve has officially become the 580 th biosphere reserve of the world and one of the eight world biosphere reserves in Vietnam.

Drought hits summer crop

A drought has affected nearly 50,000ha of crops nationwide, says Dang Duy Hien of the General Department of Irrigation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Climate change forecasts in the making

09/09/2009 | 20:36:00

The Minister of Natural Resources and Environment has affirmed that a national programme to cope with climate change is in the making with forecasts on temperature and sea level rises in the spotlight.

Vietnam contributes to fighting climate change

04/09/2009 | 22:12:35

Vietnam has actively contributed to the international community’s efforts to reduce the impact of climate change and protect the climate system, said a Vietnamese senior environment official.

Northern region becomes hotter due to El Nino effects

03/09/2009 | 16:41:22

The northern region is seeing a hotter and drier autumn this year due to the effects of the El Nino phenomenon and the global climate change, weather experts say.

Nation expands natural reserves for bio-diversity

26/08/2009 | 21:18:00

Vietnam has, over the past ten years, expanded its system of natural reserves to 126 on over 2.5 million ha, representing an increase of 28 percent, reported the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI).

Vietnam shares experiences in coping with climate change

25/08/2009 | 18:46:18

A number of domestic and overseas environmental experts met in the central city of Da Nang on August 25 to share their experiences in coping with climate change.

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Uncle Ho’s birthday celebrated abroad
A ceremony has been held in Algeria to mark President Ho Chi Minh's birth.

VN-EU business forum
Trade officials has put forward proposals to create a stable legal corridor to facilitate trade activities between VN and EU.

UNESCO recognises Buddhist woodblocks
Woodblocks printed with Buddhist Sutras was officially listed as world heritage by UNESCO on May 16.

VN successfully launches 2nd satellite
VN’s 2nd satellite, the VINASAT-2, has been successfully sent into orbit from Kourou in Guyana, South America.

VN opposes China fishing ban in East Sea
VN opposes the Chinese Department of Fisheries’ ban on fishing in the East Sea, a VN' official has said.

Party Central Committee wraps up 5th meeting
The 5th meeting of the CPV Central Committee has completed its agenda after nine days of sitting.

European literature celebrated in Hanoi
The European Literature Day began in Hanoi on May 11.

Historic collection of books unveiled in Laos
A collection of books on the history of VN and Laos’ special relationship made public in Vientiane on May 10.