HCM City aims to reduce water pollution by 90 per cent

HCM City authorities have ordered the city Department of Natural Resources and Environment to work with agencies and district authorities to strictly monitor the discarding of litter and untreated sewage in canals in the city.

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Joint efforts needed to protect water resources: Việt Nam River Network

Vietnam News Agency speaks to Đào Trọng Tứ, head co-ordinator of the Việt Nam River Network (VNR), on the role of social organisations and civic groups in improving the awareness and actions of the community regarding water security issues

HCM City sends out urgent call for blood donation

The HCM City People’s Committee is calling for blood donation since hospitals face a severe shortage following the lengthy social distancing order.

Việt Nam suggests completing institutional framework on climate change

Ambassador Đặng Đình Quý, head of the Vietnamese mission to the United Nations, has suggested further discussing to complete an institutional framework on climate change issues.

Việt Nam saves over VNĐ800 million worth of electricity during Earth Hour Việt Nam saved 436,000kWh of electricity, equivalent to VNĐ812.9 million (US$34,928), for one hour from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on March 28, in response to Earth Hour 2020, according to the National Power Dispatch Centre.

Oxygen depletion causes fish deaths in Bắc Ninh Oxygen depletion is allegedly responsible for killing tonnes of fish in Bắc Ninh Province’s Cầu River since last week.

Việt Nam Energy Plan 2.0 makes stronger case for renewable energy

The Việt Nam Business Forum (VBF) on Thursday launched the second edition of the Made in Việt Nam Energy Plan (MVEP 2.0) which recommends a diversified energy system prioritising domestic energy resources.

US, Việt Nam in tie up for satellite observation US space agency NASA is collaborating with the Việt Nam National Space Centre for a programme on satellite observation to provide analysts and decision makers with information about environmental changes, the effects of agriculture and the health of forests and wetlands.

Mekong Delta, Central Highlands brace for forest fires

Authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta and Tây Nguyên (Central Highlands) regions are taking precautionary measures to protect forests facing high risk of fires due to the prolonged hot and dry weather.