Thousands of hectares of rice affected by salinity, diseases in Kiên Giang

Kiên Giang, the country’s largest rice producer, has more than 7,140ha of mùa rice crop damaged by 30 – 70 per cent because of salinity, according to the province Plant Cultivation and Protection Sub-department.

Scientist uses his talents to aid fishermen

Witnessing his parents’ hard work, Sơn aimed to study well, get rich and change his homeland.

Côn Đảo protects water resources as spectre of shortage looms The Côn Đảo District People’s Committee has taken a number of measures to protect freshwater sources and groundwater to ensure inhabitants of the island district do not face a shortage.

Discovering wild and charming Noong U Lake in Điện Biên

Noong U Lake is as beautiful as a watercolour painting as it is surrounded by mountains and forests and located next to pine forests that are more than 20 years old.

Cửu Long River Delta faces decline in wild birds, fish and plants The number of species of wild birds, fish and plants in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta has fallen rapidly in recent years because of a decline in food resources and natural habitats.

Water issues at the centre of Mekong Delta planning

Deputy Minister of Planning and Investment Trần Quốc Phương spoke to the Vietnam News Agency about the need to develop a master development planning for the Mekong Delta region

Thousands of wildlife farms in Việt Nam threaten biodiversity

In recent decades, along with the robust development of the economy, the demand for wildlife in Việt Nam, especially in big cities, has increased.

Trà Vinh steps up measures to cope with severe saltwater intrusion forecast in dry season

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh has taken a number of measures to prevent saltwater intrusion up rivers and canals in the upcoming dry season to ensure there is no shortage of water for irrigation and household use.

US$1.82 million project launched to develop eco-industrial park model The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) have launched the project “Eco-industrial Park Intervention in Việt Nam - Perspective from the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme”.

Romantic lake offers cool tranquility in Quảng Ninh The biggest lake in the northern province of Quảng Ninh has long been known as the “Little Đà Lạt”. Surrounded by hills and mountains, Yên Trung Lake in Phương Đông Ward, Uông Bí City, is popular among tourists and locals looking for a place to relax.