Environment
Vietnam’s wetlands under threat
Wetlands in Vietnam are under threat from both natural factors and human activities.
Environment
XIII National Congress of Communist Party of Vietnam
Environment
Environment
Thua Thien-Hue launches USAID-funded forest protection project
Truong Son Xanh (Green Annamites) Project funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) with total investment of nearly 10 million USD was launched in the central coastal province of Thua Thien-Hue on April 12.
Environment
Uppermost Na Hang district protects biodiversity
Na Hang special-use forest, located in the uppermost Na Hang district of north-eastern Tuyen Quang province, is ranked the 223rd most diverse eco-system in the world.
Increased promotional efforts for Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve
The management board of Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve approved plans to further promote the reserve at a meeting on August 26.
Environment
Sustainable livelihoods help with forest protection
A Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)-funded project has
relieved local people living in the buffer zone of Bach Ma National Park
of reliance on natural resources to make their living.
Denmark helps develop agriculture in Dak Lak
The Danish Government has offered the Central Highlands province of
Dak Lak as much as 57.2 billion VND in 2012 for a programme of
agriculture and rural development sector support (ARD SPS), according to
Chairman of the provincial People Committee Dinh Van Khiet.
Germany shares experiences in coastal zone management
The German Technical Cooperation (GTZ) organisation co-ordinated with
Mekong delta provinces in holding an event to share information on
coastal zone management in the Mekong delta, in Can Tho city on Oct.
12-13.
Japan, Laos agree to enhance economic ties
Japan’s Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama
and Lao President Choummaly Sayasone have agreed to promote bilateral
economic ties, with Japan committing to expanding its official
development assistance (ODA).
Mekong countries enhance cooperation
Senior officials from four Mekong River Commission (MRC) member countries have
discussed a wide range of issues relating to Mekong river at a two-day meeting
in Luang Phrabang province, Laos.
Kien Giang province leases forest for tourism
The Mekong delta province of Kien Giang
has approved a forest lease plan for tourism development in the
2010-2015 period, which is considered to be a bold move to preserve
forest and tap its eco-tourism potential.
Focus
Vietnamese returning home via land border gates exempt from quarantine fees
RCEP to help farm produce expand presence in global markets
Garment-textile sector eyes 39 billion USD in export turnover
Int’l cooperation needed for COVID-19 fight: Official
