The toll from ever-more intense floods, drought, and heatwaves will crescendo this century unless humanity anticipates the onslaught, according to a UN report.
A climate innovation centre will be set up in Vietnam to promote climate technology by offering venture finance and other support for small and medium enterprises.
Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has urged relevant ministries and agencies to push investigations and court procedures into ongoing corruption-related cases for prosecution by the end of the year to ensure clear and strict law enforcement.
Hundreds of police moved into Zuccotti Park before dawn, tearing down tents in a surprise strike against the birthplace of Occupy Wall Street, protestors said.