City seeks long-term, flood-prevention measures

HCM City needs long-term flood-prevention plans that would focus on the most densely populated areas first and limit development in lowland areas, experts said at a meeting held on June 20 in the city.

New version of VNA’s news portal makes debut

The new version of the news portal of Vietnam News Agency (VNA) was launched at http://www.vnanet.vn (international address) and http://www.ttxvn.vn (Vietnamese address) on June 21.

Ba Vì draws tree-hugging tourists

Located 48 km west of the capital city Hà Nội, the serene forest of Ba Vì National Park contains a world of greenery and peace away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

No clean water for residents

Hà Nội has been entering the peak of summer, causing an increased demand for water. But at present, thousands of citizens in apartment buildings are facing water shortages, lasting for days at a time.

18 months in prison for making fake wine

Nguyễn Thị Hảo from Cự Khê Commune, Thanh Oai District, Hà Nội was sentenced 18 months of imprisonment for making fake alcohol in the trial opened by Hà Nội People’s Court on Tuesday, reported the Vietnam News Agency.

Electronic tolls to be collected nationwide

Drivers will be able to top up their account through text or banking services to pay toll fees electronically at Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) booths nationwide, said Nguyễn Mạnh Hà, general director of Việt Nam Electronic Toll Collection (VETC) Company.

Ninh Thuận aspires to be VN’s heart of green energy

With hydropower and fossil fuel potential nearing exhaustion, the development of wind and solar energy is becoming a necessity. The coastal province of Ninh Thuận is aspiring to become the country’s centre of renewable energy and realise its ambitions via robust development policies.

ASEM strengthens Asia-Europe response to climate change

ASEM’s pioneering role as a key driver of economic growth and innovation in the 21st century and its contributions to international efforts to address global challenges were highlighted at a Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) conference that ended in Cần Thơ City on June 20.

 

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