Asian, African scholars discuss climate change
Scientists and policymakers from Asia and Africa discussed ways to cope with climate change at a seminar in Ho Chi Minh City on September 21.
Environment
Hanoi, HCM City host exhibitions to combat wildlife trafficking
Two exhibitions to raise public awareness on illegal wildlife trafficking will be held in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City in September.
Ministry inspects gravel-pit, sand-dredging operations
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment began inspecting operations to mine sand, stones, and other building materials in Binh Duong.
At least four dead as typhoon nears Japan
A powerful typhoon looming down on disaster-ravaged Japan has killed at least four people, authorities said Wednesday, less than a month after a vicious storm left 100 dead.
Toll tipped to reduce HCM City congestion
Authorities in HCM City are considering a proposal to levy an entry fee on all private vehicles going to the downtown area.
Climate change cause of outbreak of diseases: Ministry
According to the latest report brought out by the Ministry of Health, the outbreak and recurrence of new epidemics is the result of climate change and abnormal weather conditions.
Vietnam takes part in Moving Planet
More than 1,500 Vietnamese volunteers in 16 provinces will participate in the Moving Planet Day this September 24.
Vietnam officials to visit Africa over rhino poaching
A delegation from Vietnam will this week visit South Africa to discuss ways to stem the growth rhino poaching, the government said last Friday.
Residents block trucks for pollution, road damages
More cases of protests by residents in northern provinces against environment polluters have occurred with a cement plant blocked and numerous trucks carrying iron ore intercepted.
Ninh Binh to focus on ecological and cultural-spiritual tourism
Ninh Binh will focus on developing two main kinds of tourism – ecological and cultural-spiritual, a provincial tourism official has said.
Workshop discusses international cooperation in marine resource research
A workshop on international cooperation in the survey and research on marine resources and environment opened in Hanoi on September 15.
Series of quakes hit off Japan disaster zone
A strong 6.6-magnitude undersea quake and a series of aftershocks hit off the coast of Japan's Honshu island, geologists said.
Urban development programming neglects cemeteries
Urban development programmers seem not to pay much attention to the designing of cemeteries, to ensure they can be safe to the environment.
Cruise tourism’s great potentials still untapped
Experts say Vietnam needs to do more to attract more cruise tourists to Vietnam as the country many wonderful bays and beaches.
Efforts to preserve Vietnamese language abroad
Vietnamese authorities hosted a seminar in Hanoi to seek ways to preserve Vietnamese culture and language among the overseas community.
Crackdown on pollution in industrial parks
HCM City authorities have asked for strict punishment over polluting factories in Le Minh Xuan Industrial Park in Binh Chanh District.
Hanoi, Hoi An among Asian top ten best destinations
Hanoi and Hoi An’s Old Town are rated among the top ten best destinations in Asia for 2011, according to an online poll.
New dolphin species discovered in Australia
Researchers in Australia said they had discovered that dolphin colonies living around Melbourne are a species unlike any other in the world.
Australia helps protect Ba Be National Park
The Australian Embassy in Hanoi has provided VND205 million (AUD10,000) for a waste management project in Ba Be National Park, Bac Kan Province.
Danang chosen for low-carbon city project
Danang City is among cities selected for a green model city project by APEC energy and transport ministers.
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