Vietnam marks World Water Day 2016

Vietnam marks World Water Day 2016

(VOVworld) - A meeting marking World Water Day 2016 themed Water and Jobs was held in Thanh Hoa province on Tuesday. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Minh Quang said that...
Financial aids sent to drought affected localities

Financial aids sent to drought affected localities

(VOVworld) - The authorities of Hanoi have decided to grant financial aid worth 19 billion VND (855,000 USD) to support the Central Highlands, south central and Mekong Delta localities hardest hit by droughts and saline intrusion. Accordingly, the...
2016 Earth Hour celebrated in Vietnam

2016 Earth Hour celebrated in Vietnam

(VOVworld)- On Saturday, the 2016 Earth Hour was celebrated in various cities and provinces nationwide. In Hanoi, the campaign attracted thousands of students and volunteers
Central Highlands Folk Culture Festival opens

Central Highlands Folk Culture Festival opens

(VOVworld) - A festival honoring the making of ethnic wood sculptures and musical instruments was held in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on Friday. The festival is part of...
Forest plantation in Yen Bai

Forest plantation in Yen Bai

(VOVworld) – With trees planted over 15,000 hectares every year Yen Bai is one of the provinces with the largest forested areas in Vietnam. Forest plantation not only purifies...
Climate change adaptation in Mekong delta

Climate change adaptation in Mekong delta

(VOVworld) – Climate change has affected the production and lives of people in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam’s rice bowl. Appropriate models for adapting to climate change have become an urgent...