Lào Cai rejects investment projects causing environmental pollution The northern mountainous province of Lào Cai has recently rejected two investment projects that have high potential to cause negative impacts on the environment, especially in Bảo Thắng District’s Tằng Loỏng industrial park.

MoNRE gains progress in administrative reform: officials

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has made strides in administrative reform, shown by the reduction of time spent on processing administrative procedures in the field of environment, officials have said.

Đồng Nai proposes compulsory environmental impact assessments for quarry complexes Provincial authorities in the southern province of Đồng Nai have asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to make compiling environmental impact assessments mandatory for quarry complexes in the province before they can operate.

City finds decentralisation of authority works well, seeks further devolution

HCM City solicits proposals that will enable further decentralisation of power, deputy chairman of its People’s Committee, Trần Vĩnh Tuyến, has said.

Việt Nam forecast to face net imports of crude oil Việt Nam’s self-sufficiency for crude oil could come to an end due to exploitation that could turn the country into a net importer of crude oil for the first time, experts warned.

Ship repair firm fined for environmental violations Long Sơn Co., Ltd, located in Tam Điệp City’s Yên Khánh District, the northern province of Ninh Bình, will be fined VNĐ524 million (US$22,400) for violations relating to environmental protection.

Kiên Giang bans swallow nest farms in crowded areas The People’s Committee of the southern province of Kiên Giang has planned to restrict swallow nest farms in crowded areas to prevent environmental issues and ensure the sustainable development of the sector.

Practical reforms required for better agriculture: Gov't

Prime Minister, the Government and enterprises want ministries and agencies to carry out practical reforms, particularly those removing unnecessary administrative procedures, to create a better business climate in agriculture, a Government official said.

Ministry insists iron mine should not be reopened

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has raised concerns over the controversial Thạch Khê Iron Ore Mine in central Hà Tĩnh Province, saying the mine should not restart operations due to environmental risks.

Spiritual tourism site plan raises concerns

Many environmentalists have raised concerns over the proposal to build a spiritual tourism site in Hà Nội’s Hương Sơn Commune which is home to Hương (Perfume) Pagoda.