Hạ Long Bay coral showing signs of recovery The Hạ Long Bay Management Board in the northern province of Quảng Ninh is carrying various measures to protect coral reef ecosystems in the area.

Hà Nội strives to improve environment quality

Deputy Director of Hà Nội’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Mai Trọng Thái, talks to Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper about the capital city’s environmental protection efforts.

Tardy public spending will hinder post-pandemic economic recovery

The COVID-19 health crisis and the resulting economic downturn has thrown a spanner in the works of already tardy public spending, hindering Việt Nam’s efforts to revive its post-pandemic economy and speed up slowing GDP growth.

Cà Mau to penalise shrimp breeders causing environmental pollution

The southernmost province of Cà Mau will fine shrimp breeders who violate regulations on dredging shrimp ponds and cause environmental pollution under a new decision to take effect on July 24.

HCM City needs new policy on relocating shacks along canals HCM City's plan to relocate more than 20,000 shacks on and along its canals between 2016 and 2020 has lagged behind schedule because of a lack of funds and investors’ interest.

Digital Water Hackathon DemoDay@SIWW Announces Winners Digital Water Hackathon DemoDay@SIWW Announces Winners

Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu protects marine resources, develops aquaculture

The southern province of Bà Rịa – Vũng Tàu is protecting seafood resources and developing aquaculture sustainably, with local authorities preventing destructive fishing activities and encouraging farmers to apply advanced techniques.

Long An to have 4 new industrial clusters this year Long An Province is set to get four industrial clusters this year, Vinh Khang, Tân Mỹ, Tú Phương, and Hiệp Hòa, according to its Department of Industry and Trade.

HCM City restricts use of groundwater, provides more clean water for residents The People's Committee of HCM City has issued a plan to provide clean water to all residents and stop the exploitation of groundwater.

HCM City adds new service charge to water bills from Jan 1 The HCM City People’s Committee will add a service charge to domestic water bills for water drainage and wastewater treatment, effective from January 1 next year.