ASEAN, UN officials gather at ministerial meeting Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh chaired the online ASEAN-United Nations Ministerial Meeting on Wednesday with the participation of ASEAN foreign ministers, the President of the 75th session of the UN General Assembly, and the UN Secretary-General.

City reaches 12 of 18 pollution-reduction goals HCM City has reached 12 of its 16 targets in its pollution reduction programme for the 2016-20 period, according to the city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Vietnamese minister calls for urgent joint actions to conserve biodiversity Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà, on behalf of the Vietnamese Government, has called on countries to combine strength and coordinate actions in a more urgent, drastic and practical manner to protect biodiversity – a priceless natural resource.

NA Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân attends fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyễn Thị Kim Ngân on Wednesday attended the virtual fifth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament, which is being held from August 19-20 under the theme of the leadership of parliaments in realising multilateralism more effectively.

Mobilising community resources for climate change actions one of VN's priotities

Head of the Climate Change Department under the MInistry of Natural Resources and Environment Tăng Thế Cường talks to VGP News about the national plan on climate change adaptation for 2021-2030, with a vision towards 2050, which was recently issued by the Prime Minister.

Construction industry issues action plan to reduce emissions

The Ministry of Construction has announced a national action plan on green growth in 2020-2030 focusing on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and implementing the Paris Agreement.

Southernmost province needs $820m to tackle climate change

The southernmost province of Cà Mau is planning to spend more than VNĐ19 trillion (US$819.56 million) on 55 “priority” projects that address climate change and natural disaster prevention.

Cần Thơ urged to become centre of Mekong Delta region by 2030 The city’s authorities were told to strengthen connectivity with other localities in the region and HCM City and become a key factor in regional connectivity.

VN, Canada hold deputy foreign ministerial-level political consultation

Vietnamese Permanent Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Bùi Thanh Sơn and Canada’s First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Marta Morgan on Thursday co-chaired the 2nd Việt Nam - Canada political consultation at the deputy foreign ministerial level, which was held via video conference.

Law on international agreements and thrift practice report debated by NA deputies

The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Wednesday discussed which agencies should be given authority to sign international agreements.