Underground water must be used rationally

Triệu Đức Huy, deputy director general of the National Centre for Water Resources Planning and Investigation, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, speaks to the newspaper Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) on the need to preserve water resources

HCM City to fill in wells to prevent land subsidence A number of wells that have been supplying large quantities of water in HCM City are being filled up since the city’s 100,000 or so wells have been identified as one of the main reasons for land subsidence.

Mekong Delta faces severe climate risks Nguyến Hữu Thiện, talks to the newspaper Thanh Niên (Young People) on the eco-system in the Mekong Delta and threats from climate change.

Việt Nam looks towards a safe clean and resilient water system Water pollution has been identified as the greatest threat that could cost Việt Nam up to 3.5 per cent of GDP annually by 2035, an independent study by the World Bank has warned.

Việt Nam faces challenges in ensuring water security

With population growth, increasing demand for water and negative impacts of climate change, Việt Nam has been facing major challenges in ensuring water security.

Việt Nam’s water issues need collaboration

The Mekong Delta, the rice bowl of Việt Nam, is sinking. HCM City, the country’s economic engine, is facing severe urban flooding. How can The government and people solve these problems? Việt Nam News reporter Khoa Thư talks with Henk Ovink, Special Envoy for Water Affairs of the Netherlands, on this issue.

HCM City mindful of importance of urban planning: seminar

Urban planning is one of the most important factors in HCM City’s socio-economic development and has always received special attention from authorities, a seminar heard yesterday.

More investment in infrastructure, education needed for smart city development: experts

Around 100 architects, master planners and officials discussed the latest smart-city strategies and solutions at the Science Conference of Urban Management in HCM City Reality, Problem and Solutions which opened on October 11 in HCM City.

Mekong Delta is getting a real sinking feeling1

Sinking land in the Mekong Delta is causing a headache for the local administration. In recent years average land subsidence is 1.1cm every 12 months.

PM agrees to VNĐ56 billion plan for groundwater protection project

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has approved in principle a German-funded project to strengthen underground water protection in Việt Nam.