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Efforts needed to preserve wetlands
Wetlands play a major role in preserving biodiversity and fighting climate change in Vietnam, but the country is yet to establish firm strategies on how to preserve them. There are about 10 million hectares of wetlands in Vietnam spreading across eight ecological zones, including the Red ...
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No more school on Saturdays: parents big yay, schools refuse
A recent proposal by the Committee on Education, Youth, Adolescents and Children to stop schooling on Saturday received applause from parents and students, but was frowned upon by schools over fears of breaking curriculum guidelines.Keep reading ...
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Vietnam’s foreign debts rise rapidly on USD appreciation
The nation’s foreign debts had reached VND2,451,978 billion as shown in the government’s report to the National Assembly on using loans and managing public debts as of the end of December 2017. With the official exchange rate of VND22,425 per dollar announced by the State ...
Kim Chi
Hanoi struggles to revive lakes, rivers
The expansion of administrative boundaries and rapid urbanization have put pressure on the network of rivers and lakes in Hanoi. Hanoi leads the country in the number of rivers and lakes with 122 lakes in the inner city and 185 in the suburbs, and 13 rivers. Keep ...
Kim Chi
Vietnam approves sustainable smart city development plan
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved the sustainable smart city development plan for the 2018-2025 period and beyond towards 2030 with a view to improving the lives of city residents.Keep reading ...
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VN among countries with largest reduction in early initation of breastfeeding
Vietnam is among the countries with largest reduction in prevalence of early initation of breastfeeding between 2005 and 2013. The rate of early initiation of breastfeeding in Viet Nam decreased from 44 per cent in 2006 to 27 per cent in 2013. Keep reading ...
Mai Lan
Green seaports needed in Vietnam to reduce pollution from shipping operations
To mitigate pollution caused by shipping operations and waste from seaports, experts say it is necessary to promote the development of environmentally friendly seaports.Keep reading ...
Kim Chi
Vietnam makes efforts in wildlife protection
Over the last decade, Vietnam has adopted policies and actions to fulfill its commitments to protecting rare and endangered wildlife, which is highly valued by the international community.Keep reading ...
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Vietnam plastic waste among highest in world
Plastic waste accounts for 50-80 percent of ocean waste, and more than 80 percent of plastics waste originates from the mainland, while the rest is discharged directly in the sea.Keep reading ...
Thanh Lich
More Chinese firms invest in Vietnam’s energy projects
The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MoIT) has recommended the government to transfer investment rights for the Long Phu III thermal power plant from PetroVietnam to China Southern Power Grid Company Limited. []Meanwhile, many Chinese firms have become EPC contractor for Vietnamese energy projects. Keep reading ...
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