MARD gathers ideas for timber regulations

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) is calling for ideas to create a draft decree that establishes a system of regulations ensuring Việt Nam’s legal timber and wood products qualify for import and export.

Rising pollution a major concern for parents

Born and raised in Hà Nội, 40-year-old Hương – not her real name – found it hard to move away from the comforts of city life despite her desire for a less polluted environment for her children.

Water management becoming crucially important

In Việt Nam’s rapidly expanding cities, increased development and increased rainfall due to climate change have created significant flood risks, impacting human lives and the economy, and creating environmental problems.

Let every breath count: UNICEF Việt Nam

UNICEF Representative in Việt Nam Rana Flowers highlights the importance of raising awareness of the harm air pollution can do to children. Việt Nam News reporter Nguyễn Khánh Chi finds out more.

Rare animals in urgent need of protection

Professor Dr Đặng Huy Huỳnh, Chairman of the Việt Nam Zoological Society, talks to Tuổi Trẻ newspaper about failures to protect rare animals in Việt Nam

Businesses save money by renting solar power systems

Instead of spending tens of billions of đồng to install solar power systems, several enterprises are renting solar power system to save operating costs, reduce electricity bills and promote clean energy development.

HCM City to reduce plastic waste

To reduce the plastic waste released into the environment, especially to the ocean, HCM City has approved a project that encourages the recycling of waste, especially plastic waste picked up by private garbage collectors.

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