Proposal to control invasive species
The Environment Department under the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Environment is looking to crack down on the import of exotic or alien
species to Vietnam in a bid to protect local ecosystems.
Iron-ore mine starts clean-up after mudslide
The Vietnam National
Coal and Mineral Industries Group (Vinacomin) has taken responsibility for
repairing damage caused by a mudslide last week in the northern mountainous
province of Cao Bang.
GMcrops can ensure food safety: scientists
Plants like corn and soybeans with modified genes are pest-resistant and
have a higher yield, but have no negative impact on human health or the
environment.
Border operations top health talks with Cambodia
Border quarantine, controlling epidemics and humanitarian medical care
were the major topics at a meeting of senior health officials from
Vietnam and Cambodia in Phnom Penh in early August.
US-VN AO Dialogue Group announces action plan
The US-Vietnam Dialogue Group on Agent Orange/dioxin has set out a 300
million USD plan of action during the 2010-2019 period, focusing on
human health and environment.
Conference raises awareness of human health and development
An international conference aimed at
raising awareness of ensuring the rights to human health and
development opened in Hanoi on October 26.
U.S. helps combat influenza in Vietnam
The United States will support Vietnam ’s efforts to combat
avian and pandemic influenza under a three-year project.
Breast milk still best: doctors
A proper nutrition regime, including breastfeeding
immediately after birth, will maintain brain development during the
first three years of life, according to local and international leading
pediatric nutrition experts.
Environment
Day without plastic bags launched in ancient town
A “Day without Plastic Bags – The
Nature Day” was launched in Hoi An ancient town, Quang Nam province, on
Sept. 9 to appeal to both local residents and tourists.
Society
Progress remains limited in AO/Dioxin recovery
Although joint efforts between the
Vietnamese and US governments have been fruitful, recovery of the
environment and improvement of the health of AO victims still remains
limited.
Friendship officials work to enhance Vietnam-US ties
President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Associations
(VUFO) Vu Xuan Hong led a delegation to visit the US from August 29 to
September 5 with the aim of making the best use of the people-to-people
diplomacy to promote bilateral Vietnam-US cooperation.
Society
Hoi An town to host “Day without plastic bags”
The ancient town of Hoi An, a world
heritage site, will host a “Day without plastic bags – The Nature Day”
for the first time on Sept. 9.
