Vietnam needs to embrace ‘low carbon’ development: official
Vietnam should quickly prepare a strategy for moving toward a “low carbon” economy to cushion the negative impacts of climate change, said an environmental official.
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ADB to fund USD 1 billion clean water project
The Asian Development Bank has approved a USD 1 billion fund to improve access to clean drinking water in Vietnam.
Vietnam faces onslaught of magnetic storms in 2011
Vietnam will be hit by between 20-25 magnetic storms with an intensity of 150-200nT (nano-teslsa), a unit of magnetic density, in 2011.
Cows pose health risk by grazing on waste
Cows are being discouraged to graze on rubbish dumps in a number of provinces, because of the health risks involved.
Foreign games captivate Vietnam teens
Exotic toys have become a craze among Vietnamese kids shortly after Sao TV, a local channel, screened some children-oriented films.
Red River is now blue
In the past few days, the Red River’s water has turned into dark blue from its traditional redness.
Comprehensive climate change strategy a ‘matter of life and death'
PM Nguyen Tan Dung asked relevant agencies to publish the latest climate change and rising sea level scenarios for likely affected localities.
PM curbs emission-generating technologies
PM Nguyen Tan Dung has ordered a halt on investment in technologies that release high levels of emissions.
Hanoi nearly ranks at the bottom of green city list
According to the Asian Green City Index 2011 released on February 14, Hanoi is listed in the group of “under average” cities for the green.
Hanoi ranks near bottom of green city list
According to the Asian Green City Index 2011 released on February 14, Hanoi is listed in the group of “under average” cities for the green.
ADB funds development of Vietnam's water supplies
The Asian Development Bank has pledged a loan of USD1 billion for Vietnam's water development programme over the 2011-2020 period.
Inviting Chinese manufacturers to Vietnam – why not?
If Vietnam can invite Chinese manufacturers to set up production bases, its imports would decrease, said former Vietnamese Ambassador to China.
Ecuador orders Chevron pay USD8 billion over oil damage
A court in Ecuador ordered US oil giant Chevron to pay an estimated USD8 billion in a lawsuit alleging the firm caused environmental damage.
Kenyan conservationists worried over rising ivory demand
A slowdown in the increase of Kenya's elephant numbers is raising fears among conservationists.
Tourism looks for its place in the sun
Vietnam’s tourism industry is witnessing its golden age. However, a new way is needed for it to coax more foreign tourists.
Vietnam’s biodiversity has deep roots in earth’s past
Despite its highly endangered terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems, Vietnam makes a significant contribution to this biological diversity.
Powerful quake rocks Chile year after disaster
A powerful earthquake struck Friday off the coast of Chile, throwing a scare into residents nearly a year after a temblor and tsunami in the same region.
Tame elephants face extinction
Central Highland Dak Lak Province's famed tame elephants may become extinct in the next 20-25 years unless conservation project receive goverment funding, experts said.
January, a month of festivals and feasts
Vietnam celebrates more than 9,000 local and national festivals and January is often heated by these events.
Provinces receive wildfire alert as drought takes hold
Eight provinces have been warned that conditions in their localities were ripe for forest fires.
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