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Vietnam has developed a fairly comprehensive legal and policy framework on land governance, said an official of the World Bank (WB) in Vietnam.

Each person can contribute to biodiversity conservation by rationally using natural resources, not exploiting, trading, storing or consuming wild animals.

An innovative public bike-sharing scheme has been launched by Hue City, the International Cooperation Agency of Germany (GIZ) and tech firm Vietsoftpro to develop a bicycle transportation plan for 2021-2026 that mobilises private investment for bike-sharing.

In the face of growing pressure on water resources in recent years, authorities in Vietnam, including the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), have been striving to ensure the equitable and sustainable management of rivers nationwide.

Rapid urbanisation and high population density are putting pressure on Ho Chi Minh City in the management and treatment of waste.

The capital of Hanoi was named as the most polluted city in the world on September 26, with the southern largest economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City not far behind.

Rapid urbanisation is eating away at Ho Chi Minh City's green space, with parks coming under increasing threat from shops, cafes, office blocks and parking lots.

The property sector will continue to be a fertile ground for foreign investors, largely due to the country’s rising demands for housing as well as deeper global integration with a line-up of bilateral and multi-lateral new-generation trade pacts.

The property market awaits technical standards for the development of small apartments, which may become a trend to deal with the housing crisis caused by the country’s rapid urbanisation.

The ancient city of Hoi An has launched a campaign to raise awareness of good-natured behaviour and hospitality among the community, promoting a friendly tourism environment to make the city the most popular destination in central Vietnam.

Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung welcomed a delegation from the German city of Leipzig in Hanoi on December 3, who are in the capital city to learn about opportunities for cooperation, investment, and trade.

The real estate market is suffering a severe shortage of affordable homes despite the segment witnessing huge demand, attendees heard at a recent conference.

Along with economic development, urbanisation in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh is taking place at a rapid pace.

With Vietnam set for rapid urbanisation, sustainable development is an urgent task for the property sector, a seminar heard in HCM City on July 19.

Hanoi aims to become a smart and sustainable urban area in the future, which will also help fulfill some of the city’s growing demands, said Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Nguyen Duc Chung.

The use of smart fire prevention and detection technology is essential to ensure safety for buildings in smart cities, heard a workshop in Ho Chi Minh City on May 22.

A roundtable was held in Hanoi on May 7 to share Sweden’s experience in operating and monitoring public transport.

Widespread water pollution nationwide has inflicted an estimated economic loss of 11.6 trillion VND (510.7 million USD) in the last ten years and the situation is not getting better.

The retail industry has changed dramatically in the digital age where everything is connected, requiring retailers to continue to innovate to better serve customers’ diverse needs, speakers have said at a one-day summit held in Ho Chi Minh City.

Hanoi’s agricultural sector has faced many challenges due to climate change and a reduction in agricultural land.