Tourism industry calls for relief measures as coronavirus shuts down travel The rapid spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has severely affected many industries, but tourism is arguably one of the hardest hit.

Coronavirus casts shadow over Everest

All of society must work together to protect water resources: official

Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Lê Công Thành recently sent the message to organisations to mark World Water Day (WWD) March 22 and World Meteorological Day (WMD) March 23.

How can Vietnam’s real estate market brave the cold Categorised as a global pandemic, the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is having a drastic impact on all nations across the globe. From flight cancellations, travel restrictions, conferences and business gatherings being delayed, to millions of workers encouraged to work from home or stay at home, COVID-19 is affecting global supply chains and financial markets around the world.

Farmers switch to lemongrass cultivation

More farmers in Đắk Lắk Province’s M’Đrắk District have switched to lemongrass cultivation to adapt to climate change.

Mekong Delta forests face increasing risk of fires All forests south of the Hậu River in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta have been facing the threat of fire since the middle of this month, and any fire would spread very quickly because of the heat and low humidity, local authorities have warned.

Lào Cai wants thriving medicinal herb production

Director of the province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyễn Anh Tuấn said the province hoped planned to have 3,500 ha of medicinal herbs by 2030, concentrating on 22 key plants.

Trà Vinh Province’s poverty alleviation measures yield solid results

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh has reduced poverty rapidly in recent years through drastic measures to support the poor.

Water management needs to be flexible Châu Trần Vĩnh, deputy director of the Water Resources Management Department, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, talks to Nhân Dân newspaper about the need to adopt a flexible plan to cope with the severe droughts in the Mekong Delta

Ninh Thuận Province struggles to feed livestock

Farmers in the south - central province of Ninh Thuận are struggling to find natural food and water for their animals as prolonged hot weather causes pasture lands to dried up.