Fund for environmental protection does yeoman service The Việt Nam Environment Protection Fund (VEPF) said it has provided soft loans of more than VNĐ2.5 trillion (US$107.5 million) for 294 projects in 54 provinces and cities.

New plastic waste policies urgently needed, experts say Collective action from the Vietnamese government, the private sector and consumers is essential to combat one of the great environmental challenges facing the world, the excess of plastic waste in oceans and water sources, a United Nations official said yesterday.

HCMC encourages environment projects

HCM City has called for investment in environmental protection projects from now through 2025 and announced incentives for such investment as it seeks to resolve certain problems soon.

 

NA Standing Committee delayed voting on environmental tax hike proposal

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee postponed a vote on a proposal made by the Finance Ministry to hike the environmental protection tax yesterday, urging serious consideration of its economic impacts.

Nhuệ-Đáy river basin polluted despite clean-up efforts

The Nhuệ-Đáy river basin continues to suffer from pollution despite a range of environmental protection projects that have been carried out by several agencies, including Hà Nội’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

ADB, Chinese firm sign clean waste-to-energy agreement

Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Friday signed a US$100 million loan agreement with China Everbright International Limited (CEIL).

Better management of BOT, BT projects needed: inspectorate

The Government Inspectorate has found irregularities in the management of BOT (Build-Operate-Transfer) and BT (Build-Transfer) projects in HCM City, including the use of inappropriate contractors.

 

VN struggles to preserve biodiversity

Preserving biodiversity in Việt Nam was the main topic of discussion at a workshop yesterday in Hà Nội.

Germany to boost investment in Đà Nẵng

Germany plans to open a representative office in Đà Nẵng to boost co-operation and investment in the central coastal city and central region, newly appointed German ambassador to Việt Nam, Christian Berger, said on a working visit to Đà Nẵng on Wednesday.

Bắc Ninh trade villages face major pollution

Pollution caused by different trade villages in the northern province of Bắc Ninh are adversely affecting local residents’ health and the economic development, according to a new study.