Lâm Đồng focusing on tackling illegal sand mining Lâm Đồng Province is making a strong effort to prevent illegal sand mining at its Đồng Nai River, stopping many such violations since the start of the year.

Mekong Delta faces shortage of river sand for major construction projects

Many provinces of the Mekong Delta are facing a shortage of river sand that is affecting the completion of major construction projects.

Tiền Giang intensifies efforts to prevent erosion along rivers

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Tiền Giang has stepped up efforts to prevent erosion along rivers and canals, which is worsening and severely affecting people’s lives and agricultural production.

Erosion worsening along Mekong Delta rivers, coast

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta is facing severe erosion along its rivers and coast, affecting people’s lives and agriculture.

No trade off between project quality and progress: Transport minister

Minister of Transport Nguyễn Văn Thể spoke to Tin tức (News) newspaper about major difficulties the transport sector faces this year, particularly when implementing the eastern section of the North-South expressway project.

Report on climate change in Việt Nam introduced at COP26

A report titled “Climate change in Viet Nam, Impacts and Adaptation” has been introduced within the framework of COP26 in Glasgow, UK.

HCM City to hike fines for illegal sand exploitation The HCM City People's Committee has proposed doubling violation fines for illegal sand mining, transporting and trade.

Land subsidence endangers Mekong Delta The overexploitation of groundwater in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta has contributed to severe land subsidence, which could lead to devastating consequences if the practice continues, experts have said.

Polluted Đồng Nai River basin needs co-ordinated clean-up by cities, provinces: experts

Concerted efforts are needed by HCM City and the 10 provinces in the Đồng Nai River basin to improve management of water resources and protect the environment, experts have said.

Bạc Liêu to build more erosion-prevention projects

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bạc Liêu will spend nearly VNĐ19.3 trillion (US$835 million) to build erosion-prevention projects in the 2021 - 30 period.