HCM City makes plans to adapt to climate change During the rainy season from May to October, the city experiences regular flooding. A combination of high tides in the Sài Gòn and Đồng Nai rivers, heavy rains and land subsidence puts HCM City in the list of 10 cities most vulnerable to sea-level rise.

Storms, floods cause economic loss of over $730 million: Gov’t report The true cost of the storms that hit central Việt Nam has emerged with 235 people dead or missing and an estimated economic loss of VNĐ17 trillion (US$733.4 million).

Việt Nam to use carbon-pricing tools in effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Việt Nam, as one of the most vulnerable countries to climate change, is set to develop a roadmap to implement market-based carbon pricing tools as part of its effort to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Tropical depression moves towards East Sea

According to the National Centre for Hydrometeorology Forecasting, the tropical depression was located in the northeastern territorial waters of Luzon Island (Philippines) on Monday morning.

Chicken rollups with mushrooms and pumpkin seeds

With chef Nguyễn Ngọc Quyên from Movenpick Hotel Hanoi.

Climate inaction tantamount to violence

We cannot ignore it: Climate Strike, initiated by 16-year-old activist Greta Thunberg, has spread across the globe, and its impact has been immense.

Viettel establishes 8th subsidiary, focusing on digital transformation Viettel Group on Wednesday officially launched the Viettel Digital Services Corporation (VDS), its 8th subsidiary.

Illegal sand mining should be criminal violation: official A high-ranking city official has demanded much stricter punishment for illegal sand mining activities, saying the violation must be considered a crime.

HCM City approves inspection stations to deter illegal sand mining HCM City Party Committee Secretary Nguyễn Thiện Nhân has approved a proposal to establish mobile inspection stations to deter participation in the rampant illegal sand mining in Cần Giờ Sea.

Heavy rains cause serious flooding in central region

Heavy rains over the weekend caused serious flooding across the central region with two people reportedly dead in Quảng Trị Province after being swept away.