Solutions sought to promote sustainable development of Lý Sơn Island

Experts have called for measures to ensure the sustainable development of Lý Sơn island in the central province of Quảng Ngãi.

Mekong Delta provinces make efforts to preserve ecosystems

Local authorities and environmental organisations in the Mekong Delta are making efforts to preserve and develop ecosystems vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.

Shrimp-breeding in mangroves protects forest cover, offers stable income

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh is encouraging farmers to breed shrimp in mangrove forests as the practice offers sustainable incomes and helps to maintain the province's forest cover.

Kiên Giang Province focuses on growing, protecting forests

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Kiên Giang is developing mangrove forests in coastal areas and improving the livelihoods of households that protect forests.

Cà Mau focuses on natural shrimp farming to foster exports The southernmost province of Cà Mau has expanded the areas under the shrimp – forest and shrimp – rice models to farm clean products for export and provide farmers with sustainable incomes.

HCM City's rural districts expand agrotourism activities   The HCM City People's Committee is offering support to develop agrotourism and ecotourism activities in five of the city's outlying districts.

Cần Giờ District in HCM City recognised as 'new-style rural area' Outlying Cần Giờ District has been recognised as a new – style rural area after meeting national criteria, Nguyễn Thành Phong, chairman of the HCM City People’s Committee, said.

Trà Vinh expands forest coverage The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh plans to grow new forests from now to 2025, increasing the province’s total forest area to 10,000ha and reaching a forest coverage rate of 4.2 per cent.

HCM Ciy gives top priority to marine economy The development of the marine economy is a top priority for HCM City as it aims to keep pace with other countries and exploit the potential of sea activities.

Cà Mau expands forest coverage, improves farmers' incomes The southernmost province of Cà Mau in recent years has developed its protective and commercial forests, which provide much-needed household, export and tourism revenue.