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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.

Localities strengthen measures against H5N1, H7N9 bird flu

24/04/2013 | 10:45:08

Local authorities nationwide are tightening measures to prevent and minimise the effects of avian influenza H5N1 and H7N9, on poultry and humans.

Vietnam promotes gender equality in forest protection

23/04/2013 | 21:39:21

A symposium on gender and forestry issues took place on April 23 in Hanoi to discuss ways to promote gender equality in forest protection.

Vietnam reviews climate change investment

23/04/2013 | 19:47:35

A conference was held in Hanoi on April 23 by the Ministry of Planning and Investment, to collect opinions on evaluating investment activities and public spending on climate change.

Swallow storks flock to Dien Bien

22/04/2013 | 17:26:29

Over the past week, swallow storks, an extremely rare species listed in the Vietnam Red Book, have flocked to Muong Phang district, northern Dien Bien province. However, this species is disappearing due to hunting.

Rangers seek measures to protect runaway gayals

22/04/2013 | 10:36:33

The department of forest management in the southern province of Binh Phuoc is coordinating with local national parks to protect two herds of 22 gayals which have gone out of the forest and destroyed crops, according to the Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper.

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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
Vietnam has so far this year exported 2.38 million tonnes of rice for 1.038 billion USD.

Nick Vujicic inspires Vietnam’s audiences
Nick Vujicic, an inspirational speaker without arms and legs, delivered a talk in HCM City on May 22.

Mass wedding for 100 worker couples
A mass wedding ceremony for 100 worker couples will be held in HCM City on September 2.

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.