MSG maker offers to pay up, farmers say it’s not enough
Vedan has upped its compensation offer, but farmers say it’s still not enough and are determined to bring the case to court.
Environment
Neglected lake in Can Tho loses its luster
Xang Thoi Lake in An Cu Ward, Nink Kieu District, one of the most beautiful places in Can Tho City, is losing its charm due to lack of care.
Ha Tinh City covered by sea of garbage
About 450 tonnes of garbage is littered across the roads of Ha Tinh City, causing major pollution problems.
Mining cripples scenery of Nghe An
The majestic mountains of Quy Hop District, Nghe An Province, are being devastated by excessive mining.
Rain relieves drought-ridden central Vietnam
Heavy rainfalls attributed to Conson have helped salvage thousands of hectares of crops and plantations from potential harvest failure.
Hundreds of hectares of forest destroyed by fires
Dozens of forest fires have sparked in Nghe An Province over the last two months, burning down hundreds of hectares of forest.
3 arrested in killing of 7 endangered langurs
Police in Khanh Hoa Province apprehended three men who are now in custody as suspects in the killing of 7 endangered langurs.
Hanoi cracks down on polluting brick kilns
Hanoi People's Committee has required local authorities to strengthen inspections on brick production at traditional kilns across the city to curb environmental pollution.
Mysterious deaths of fish and shrimps in Ngan Truoi River
The massive death of fish and shrimps occuring in Ngan Truoi River over the past few days has come as a shock to many people.
Japan, France help VN cope with climate change
Japan and France have committed a total of 134 million USD in ODA loans for Vietnam to cope with climage change.
Rare Javan rhino found dead in Indonesia
The carcass of a critically endangered Javan rhino had been found in Indonesia, bringing the the world’s scarcest mammal one step closer to extinction.
Colourful, traditional Hue festival on the go
Hue Festival 2010 kicked off in the central city of Hue on June 5 with a grand, colourful ceremony at Ngo Mon Square.
Connecting weather reports and the media
With understanding and knowledge, the media would be able to provide accurate weather and climate forecast messages to its audience, said an expert.
France pledges 20 millions euros for Vietnam's climate effort
The French Development Agency will provide a 20-million-Euro loan to Vietnam to contribute to the Support Program to respond to climate change.
Singapore sand imports threaten Cambodian ecosystem, report warns
Global Witness claims Singapore is expanding its coastline with irresponsibly dredged sand from Cambodia.
Earth may be too hot for humans by 2300: study
Climate change could make much of the world too hot for human habitation within just three centuries, research released Tuesday showed.
Rare rhino shot, horn chopped, in Vietnam preserve
A Javan rhino has been found shot dead with its horn chopped off in a national park in southern Vietnam.
Gold digging takes environmental toll
Crowds of locals gather to pan for gold in dried-up rivers in Thua Thien Hue, leaving a negative impact on the ecological environment.
MONRE to launch extensive environmental investigations in IPs
Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will carry out large-scale environmental investigations in industrial parks nationwide.
Can Tho Bridge transformed into a trail of rubbish
The largest cable-stayed bridge in Southeast Asia was covered with rubbish left behind by visitors after a long holiday weekend.
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