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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.

Green Climate Fund to be set up in VN

16/04/2012 | 12:14:20

A national Green Climate Fund will soon be set up to facilitate future financial flow from the global Green Climate Fund into Vietnam .

New ASEAN Jakarta disaster centre passes test

13/04/2012 | 18:40:38

Policymakers of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member countries are now able to get updates on regional disasters with the ASEAN Coordinating Centre for Humanitarian Assistance on Disaster Management (AHA Centre) in Jakarta.

Earthquake in Indonesia not affect Vietnam much

11/04/2012 | 19:19:21

The 8.9-magnitude earthquake, which jolted Indonesia on April. 11 afternoon, did not affect Vietnam much, said Deputy Director of the Vietnam Institute of Geophysics Le Huy Minh.

Japan updates Vietnam’s inventory of emissions

11/04/2012 | 14:16:32

The Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will this year continue to assist Vietnam to monitor and compile its greenhouse gases inventory.

Precious woodland plants discovered in Cat Ba

09/04/2012 | 16:08:14

A large number of rare and precious woodland plants have been discovered in Cat Ba National Park in Hai Phong province.

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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.