Development of coastal urban areas : a hot trend

“Coastal urban area” is a phrase that is appearing increasingly in the print and electronic media.

New approach to reduce plastic waste in Vu Gia-Thu Bồn River Up to 9.1 tonnes of potential plastic waste was being dumped into the Vu Gia-Thu Bồn River basin, one of nine largest river systems in Việt Nam, each day, equating to 2,600 tonnes each year.

More measures for better integrated coastal zone management Experts discussed plans for Việt Nam’s integrated coastal zone management (ICZM) by 2020 during a conference yesterday in Hà Nội.

Hi-tech farming needs skilled workers

High-tech agricultural methods used in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta will require highly skilled human resources to take full advantage of cutting-edge technologies, speakers said on July 13 at a seminar held in Cần Thơ. 

Mekong provinces link up on water management

The Mekong provinces of An Giang and Kiên Giang have worked together to efficiently use water resources, combat natural disasters and cope with their aftermath.

Climate-resilient measures needed to address threats to Mekong Delta: experts

 Increased investment in climate-resilient housing, mangrove regeneration and early warning systems is urgently needed to ensure the sustainable development of the Mekong Delta, experts said on Sept 26 at an international conference held in Cần Thơ.

 

VN eyes organic food potential

There is great potential for organic food production in Viet Nam, but the industry faces a number of challenges, experts said.

 

Vu Gia-Thu Bồn river deal signed

The central city and Quảng Nam Province yesterday inked an agreement on integrated management of the Vu Gia-Thu Bồn river basin and Quảng Nam-Đà Nẵng coastline after years of discussions and negotiations.

Hội An, biosphere under serious threat

Too many hydropower projects, poor environmental impact assessments of their dams, and overexploitation of sand are haunting Hội An City and surrounding areas.

Shrimp sector must cut costs

Việt Nam’s shrimp industry should reduce production costs and improve food safety to improve its competitiveness.