Japan helps protect biodiversity in Vietnam
The Japan International Cooperation Agency will help Vietnam build a national biodiversity database system.
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Foreigners join hands for environmental protection
The Hanoi Environment Group is organizing a series of activities in Hanoi to mark Earth Day 2011 on April 22.
Laos to delay Mekong dam
Laos agreed to delay proceeding with a $3.8 billion hydropower dam because of concerns among neighboring countries.
Swiss citizens fund water supply project in Vietnam
Switzerland’s capital city, Bern, donated USD130,000 toward a water supply project in Ha Giang province’s Quan Ba District.
Xayaburi Dam "could destroy" the Mekong
The construction of Xayaburi Dam in Laos could lead to the destruction of the Mekong River, experts have said.
Tributary dams better alternative for Mekong
The Mekong could generate as much power while causing less ecological damage if dams are restricted to tributaries.
Vietnam provides free eye surgery for 200 disadvantaged Laotians
The Vietnam National Institute of Ophthalmology will provide free eye surgeries to 200 disadvantaged people in Laos.
Vietnam participates in Malaysia charity fair
An international charity fair 2011 opened in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on April 16, attracting thousands of local and foreign tourists.
Alarming deforestation in Central Highlands village
Logging activity has led to the decimation of forests around a small village in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.
Over USD2.9 million donated to help Japanese people
The Vietnam Red Cross has received over VND61 billion from organisations and individuals nationwide in support for Japanese people.
First tsunami drill to be staged in Danang
Vietnam plans to hold its disaster mitigation drill for tsunamis in the coastal city of Danang on September 1.
Dantri brings its bridge building to Quang Nam
Construction of Phu Mua bridge was started on April 15 in Quang Nam Province, the fourth of its kind initiated by Dantri/DTiNews.
Australia extends aid to Vietnamese bomb victims
The Australian government will give AUD4 million for victims of wartime land ordinance in Vietnam and Laos.
Hanoi “eco-tourism” site illegally keeps endangered species
Hanoi police recently raided an “eco-tourism” site in Long Bien district, finding various of species of rare wildlife.
A dry village
People in a village in the central province of Thanh Hoa have been in dire need of water for daily activities and farming for years.
Rowman does charity work on Vi Binh canal
A man in Hau Giang Province has rowed along a canal to collect rice for charity for 12 years.
Almost USD458,891 raised for disabled, orphans
Almost VND9.6 billion (USD458,891) was raised for the disabled and orphans in the 8 th “One Heart, One World” charity programme.
Cyclists set for Ho Chi Minh charity ride
Three Australians have organised a motorbike rally along the HCM Trail to raise funds to stop child trafficking in Vietnam.
EU warns climate talks too slow
The European Union warned that diplomacy on climate change was moving too slowly.
Pop stars raise funds for charity
Many of Vietnam's top pop stars will perform at Ho Chi Minh City's Hoa Binh Theatre today to raise funds for Agent Orange victims.
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