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Vietnam could generate all power via renewable energy by 2050: report
“Sustainable Scenario for the Vietnamese power sector until 2050”, a report by WWF-Vietnam and Vietnam Sustainable Energy Alliance (VSEA) says that 100 percent of Vietnam’s power could be generated by renewable energy technologies by 2050. Keep reading ...
Kim Thanh
Việt Nam is running out of clean water
Water experts in Việt Nam have suggested re-using waste water to help protect vital resources. As untreated waste water is discharged directly into the environment, both surface water and underground water resources face high risk of either running out or becoming too polluted to drink.Keep ...
VNS Reporter
Project helps provinces improve adaptation to climate change
Lessons learned from the strategic mainstreaming of ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA) was a good foundation for Vietnam to prepare for climate change, according to Dr. Nguyen The Chinh from the Natural Resources and Environment Strategic Institute.[]Vietnam was assessed as one of nations worst affected by climate ...
VOV Reporter
Vietnam issues bird flu warning after latest human case reported in China
Cool weather and high demand for chickens during the Lunar New Year heighten the risk of an outbreak. Vietnam’s agriculture ministry issued an urgent message on Wednesday calling for increased vigilance to prevent fresh bird flu outbreaks.Keep reading ...
Anh Duy
Profitable FDI businesses pay low taxes
The foreign direct investment (FDI) sector contribute a modest amount to the State budget although they enjoy many incentives and get high profits.Keep reading ...
VietnamNet Reporter
Poor facilities hinder implementation of new education program
New curricula for all subjects at the general education level have been announced. However, the success will still depend on the conditions of facilities.Keep reading ...
Nam Lich
Wealth inequality drags growth: experts
As the world faces a crisis in wealth distribution, some experts doubt if the accumulation of capital will encourage innovation and investment, but instead, lead to multiple tax burdens and increase the gap between rich and poor.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Vietnam lacks green spaces, suburbs expand to fill need
The face of urban areas is expected to see big changes in the future as Vietnamese consumers want more green spaces. Keep reading ...
Thanh Mai
Adjustment on medical expenses required
Although inpatient room costs have increased sharply, medical quality remains stagnant, according to the latest report by Việt Nam Social Insurance (VSI).Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter
Restructure economy to boost new firms: official
Favourable conditions are needed to increase the number of new businesses and startups in order to realise the target of 1 million enterprises by 2020, an official has said.Keep reading ...
VNS Reporter