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The ministries will compile a law on genetic source conservation which covers issues related to the development of genetic sources, knowledge about medicinal herbs and intellectual protection for remedies using traditional medicinal herbs.Keep reading   ...

The recent rapid development of science and technology has created new opportunities for Vietnam to boost its growth. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has recently pointed out solutions to give science and technology more momentum for national growth.Keep reading ...

Vietnamese localities are taking measures to attract more investment in renewable energy, especially solar power. According to the Government’s targets, solar power is expected to become the main renewable energy source in the future, with installed capacity to be increased from 6-7 MW by the ...

This year, the Vietnamese Government intends to further slash business costs and regulations as well as fostering co-operation between domestic enterprises and their foreign direct investment (FDI) counterparts.Keep reading ...

Hà Nội plans to stop the use of beehive-shaped coal bricks by 2020 as part of measures to improve air quality and living conditions, according to the municipal Department of Natural Resources and Environment.Keep reading ...

Real estate ranked third among business fields which received the most FDI (foreign direct investment) capital in 2017, with US$3.05 billion committed, accounting for 8.5% of total registered FDI capital, according to the Foreign Investment Agency.Keep reading ...

Coal power pollution could increase CO2 emissions in Vietnam by 20 times and doom global efforts to curb warming.Keep reading   ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...