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Construction Ministry, IFC promote energy efficiency

24/05/2013 | 21:03:26

The Ministry of Construction (MoC) and the Investment Climate Advisory Programme of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) on May 24 signed a cooperation agreement on green and energy efficient building developments in Vietnam, aiming to reduce energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

It's cool to be green: consumers

Green activities are all the rage in Ho Chi Minh City, with consumers increasingly voting with their pocketbooks against environmentally irresponsible companies and producers.

Dong Thap moves to preserve Tram Chim Park

The People’s Committee of the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has freshly approved a funding of 208 billion VND to preserve and develop Tram Chim National Park sustainably in 2013-2020.

Wild elephant found trapped in Central Highlands

10/05/2013 | 11:24:41

A six-year-old wild elephant caught in a trap in Yok Don National Park in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak has incurred serious injure and could die if it does not receive prompt emergency aid.

Asian countries discuss fight against climate change

09/05/2013 | 21:37:51

An international seminar to seek ways to cope with natural disasters in the context of climate change in Asian cities took place in Quy Nhon city, the central province of Binh Dinh on May 9.

Vietnam, South Africa sign biodiversity action plan

07/05/2013 | 16:56:59

Vietnam and South Africa have signed an action plan to translate into deed their biodiversity conservation commitments in the Memorandum of Understanding signed in Hanoi in December 2012.

Biodiversity conservation in Phong Nha-Ke Bang national park

07/05/2013 | 10:34:46

The National Park of Phong Nha – Ke Bang, which marks the 10 th year this year since it was recognised by UNESCO as a World Natural Heritage site, has coordinated with numerous domestic and foreign scientists in biodiversity research and conservation over the past years.

Binh Duong reports good progress in environment

05/05/2013 | 18:10:17

The environmental protection programme for the 2011-2015 period in the southern province of Binh Duong is making good progress and expects to fulfill all targets by 2015, according to the province’s People’s Committee.

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NA approves new Finance Minister
The NA has approved PM’s proposal to appoint Dinh Tien Dung as new Finance Minister.

NA allows finance minister to leave office
The NA approved the PM's proposal to allow Vuong Dinh Hue to leave his post as Finance Minister.

Bells cast as gifts to pagodas on Truong Sa
Work started on casting of three bells which will be presented to three pagodas on Truong Sa archipelago.

Rice export surpasses 1 billion USD
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Nick Vujicic inspires Vietnam’s audiences
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Mass wedding for 100 worker couples
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Vietnam wants to boost ties with Australia
Vietnam and Australia should work harder to lift their bilateral ties to a new height.

Nutritious food sector has growth spurt
Despite the continued economic slowdown, nutrition industry saw robust growth in the last 12 months.