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Vietnam’s third swine flu death sparks fears of virus’ increased virulence
Vietnam reported another casualty of the swine flu on Tuesday, the country’s third so far this year, raising concerns that the virus strain behind the disease has evolved in terms of virulence, making it more fatal than before.Keep reading ...
Tuoi Tre News Reporter
Việt Nam and partners to join hands in dealing with climate change
Despite limited funds and many challenges, Việt Nam has included conservation and climate change mitigation efforts in the country’s socio-economic development plan as it faces pollution, rising sea levels and environmental degradation.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Journalism for Sustainable Development Award launched
The Journalism for Sustainable Development Award (JSD Award), launched on Thursday, aims to support the media in joining sustainable development process.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
European Commission to review yellow card against Vietnamese fisheries in early 2019
The European Commission (EC) recorded Việt Nam’s efforts in addressing illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing and would review its ‘yellow card’ warning against fisheries export in early next year.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Việt Nam commits to reduce plastic waste
Việt Nam has strongly committed to reducing plastic waste country-wide and in the long term, working to eliminate the issue all together.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
HCM City plans to reduce exploitation of groundwater
Ho Chi Minh City’s authorities plan to reduce the exploitation of groundwater from now to 2025 to prevent land subsidence and protect residents’ health.Keep reading ...
VNA Reporter
Startup Ecosystem in Vietnam
Vietnam currently has around 3,000 startups involved in sectors such as fintech, food tech, healthcare, and e-commerce. In 2017, 92 startups received investments worth US$ 291 million, 42 percent higher compared to 2016, while the number of startups increased by 45 percent. Keep reading ...
Koushan Das
Việt Nam to boost ‘green’ and sustainable growth
The Government of Việt Nam has been implementing drastic measures to increase forest coverage in the Central Highlands region, while improving output of coffee and high value crops in easing deforestation.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Hanoi improves supply, quality of tap water
The capital city of Hanoi is working to realise its set target to make tap water safe for drinking by 2020. As the city considers supplying clean water to local people as a way to improve living standards, it has plans to upgrade and build more ...
VNA Reporter
Việt Nam pushes for development of smart urban areas
Việt Nam is promoting the development of smart cities and this requires participation by all ministries, localities and enterprises and international experience. Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
