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Disaster prevention needs to be included socio-economic development plans
Vietnam is witnessing natural disasters hitting all of its regions throughout the year, with strong intensity, wide coverage and increasing extremity and abnormality. Economic damage caused by natural disasters to Vietnam has increased in recent years, to an estimated 1-1.5 percent of annual gross domestic ...
VNA Reporter
Fires, explosions cause property losses of more than VND1,590 billion in 9 months
As many as 2,989 fires were reported during the first nine months of this year, tragically claiming the lives of 73 people whilst leaving 163 others injured and causing property losses of VND 1,590 billion.Keep reading ...
VOV News Reporter
Nearly 20 trillion VND invested in solar power projects in Tay Ninh
The southern province of Tay Ninh lured nearly 20 trillion VND (858 million USD) from eight investors to implement 10 solar power projects with a combined capacity of 808 MW by the end of September.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Vietnam ranks 4th in liver cancer fatality rate
On average, 23 people per 100,000 die of liver cancer in Vietnam, among the highest rates in the world, according to a report by the World Cancer Research Fund International.Keep reading ...
VOV News Reporter
Sustainable forestry management project approved
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved a project on sustainable forest management and forest certification.[]Accordingly, the project will certify 300,000 hectares of forests by 2020, with up to one million additional hectares certified by 2030. The areas in question are managed by organisations, households ...
Minh Hien
Vietnam to filter out FDI projects with national benefit
Vietnam will get selective with new FDI projects, rejecting those that don’t benefit the country, a senior official says. Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said even though FDI projects have made remarkable contributions to the Vietnamese economy, there were several drawbacks to ...
Nguyễn Hoài
Trade turns growth engine for globalizing Vietnam
Vietnam’s trade as a percentage of GDP topped 200 percent last year, highest for any country with over 50 million people. This data, compiled by the World Bank, shows that the country is reaping the benefits of an open economy at a time that protectionism ...
Dat Nguyen
Sorting garbage is key to treatment
The fact that waste is not classified at source was the biggest challenge to treating it in Việt Nam, experts said.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Breakthroughs made in marine resource management
Vietnam has built a system of policies and laws on seas and islands during the 10-year implementation of the Maritime Strategy. The system covers laws in service of integrated management and laws and planning schemes for coastal areas and sectors. Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Vietnam’s Party chief Trong presented as presidential candidate
The Party’s Central Committee has nominated General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong to be the country’s next president. The committee voted on Wednesday to introduce Trong as a candidate for the head of state post to Vietnam’s legislative National Assembly, which will be in sesssion between ...
Viet Tuan
