USAID to continue helping Việt Nam with post-war dioxin decontamination, mine clearance Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính had a meeting with Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Samantha Power in Washington DC on May 13 (local time), part of his activities while on a working visit to the US.

US-ASEAN ties to be upgraded to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in November: Statement

The United States and ASEAN countries’ leaders have met for the US-ASEAN Special Summit in Washington on May 12-13. Following is the full text of the statement:

Sustainability standards hold the key to the success of Vietnamese cinnamon Yên Bái aims to develop organic-certified supply chains of cinnamon in the province to keep up with the global demand for sustainable cinnamon products.

Climate change, pollution hamper sustainable ocean economy Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành called on countries to make strong commitments and take drastic and effective measures to demonstrate the responsibility of each country for the sustainable development of the ocean economy.

Đà Nẵng, Hội An, Huế to host festivals on public holidays A series of summer festivals have been planned in the coastal central urban areas of Huế, Hội An and Đà Nẵng on national public holidays from April 27 to May 5, creating favourite sites for travellers in the post-COVID-19 recovery of tourism.

Adaptation part of National Strategy on Climate Change for 2050

Việt Nam will prioritise protecting and managing forests as part of a National Strategy on Climate Change for 2050, enhancing restoration, community participation and employment opportunities in the forestry sector. 

EU Green Deal to support Việt Nam's sustainable growth target

As Việt Nam has committed to fighting climate change while still maintaining its economic growth, the European Green Deal is expected to be a good model for the country to learn and build its own sustainable development strategy.

Đồng Nai seeks UNESCO advice on the forest-crossing highway project Authorities in Đồng Nai Province want to consult with UNESCO over construction of a bridge and road in a biosphere reserve.

National parks in central provinces work to protect wildlife National parks in two central provinces of Nghệ An and Hà Tĩnh have strengthened measures to protect wildlife as well as maintain their ecosystems, contributing to environmental protection.

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