The province’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is also monitoring erosion hotspots and implementing erosion prevention projects along the Tiền River in Hồng Ngự, Thanh Bình and Châu Thành districts, and Cao Lãnh City. … [Read more...] about Đồng Tháp faces increasing river erosion
Cleaning flood damaged photos
On difficult but beautiful trekking route Ta Nang-Phan Dung
After several tiring hours, we called it a day. Just as we managed to finish setting camp, it began raining heavily and the torrent washed away our tiredness. At night, under the star-lit sky, we sat around a campfire and enjoyed a roast dinner with some rice wine, everything made much tastier and satisfying by the effort we had put in to get there. … [Read more...] about On difficult but beautiful trekking route Ta Nang-Phan Dung
Saigon neighborhood still afloat days after heavy rains
"Every year's the same, whenever it rains, it floods. The water will recede in a few days. Every time it floods, the whole neighborhood has to take time off work, clothes and vehicles are damaged by the water too, which is costly," said Duong Tau Huong, 49, from Tra Vinh Province, who has worked in Saigon over the past four years. … [Read more...] about Saigon neighborhood still afloat days after heavy rains
Fading artform reborn in silver and gold
“It’s a new option in the art form’s long existence,” Triết explains. “Bronze or copper easily oxidises in Việt Nam’s tropical climate. Verdigris (greenish pigment) is found on the surface of bronze or copper objects after a time and requires cleaning.” … [Read more...] about Fading artform reborn in silver and gold
Construction industry issues action plan on emissions
Hanoi (VNS/VNA) - 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. According to Deputy Minister Nguyen Tuong Van, the goal of the plan is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in construction materials production and develop construction works, urban areas and technical infrastructure for new urban areas that suit the Government's commitment for achieving green growth. The plan also aims to complete institutions and policies to support and encourage businesses to improve technology, enhance production management and construction capacity to reduce emissions and improve the management capacity of the Ministry of Construction on reducing GHG emissions. To accomplish the targets, the ministry has set out four main tasks, including mitigating GHG emissions, adapting to climate change, preparing resources and establishing a transparent and public system of … [Read more...] about Construction industry issues action plan on emissions
