Exploring Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve in Ninh Binh Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve in the northern province of Ninh Binh, famous for appearing in the blockbuster film Kong: Skull Island, has retained its pristine tranquility with clouds hovering above soaring limestone pinnacles. … [Read more...] about Coping with climate change in Vietnam’s wetlands
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Programme helps promote solar power use in Vietnam
Hanoi (VNA) – An online seminar on promoting cooperation in the “Million Green Homes” programme in Vietnam was jointly held by the Green Innovation and Development Centre (GreenID) and the Vietnam Coalition for Climate Action (VCCA) in Hanoi on February 24. According to Director of GreenID Nguy Thi Khanh, the programme was initiated in 2019, aiming to developing one million green houses and buildings in Vietnam by 2030, thus spreading the use of solar power in the country. It is also expected to promote economical and efficient use of energy. In last October the portal at http://trieungoinhaxanh.com.vn was put into operation, helping those who are interested in the programme to search relevant information and register to join the programme. The programme has been piloted in Hanoi, the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau and the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak since last September. A total of 601 households in the three localities have … [Read more...] about Programme helps promote solar power use in Vietnam
Hanoi river struggling with rubbish
Nearly 90% of Hanoi's sewage ends up in rivers Nearly 90 per cent of the country’s urban sewage is discharged untreated directly into waterways, according to a report by the Ministry of Construction. … [Read more...] about Hanoi river struggling with rubbish
Coronavirus puts ‘fragile’ global recovery at risk: IMF to G20
Several leaders including Le Maire voiced hope for a "technical agreement" to tax digital giants - a key bone of contention between the US and several European nations - by July and a broader global deal by the end of 2020. … [Read more...] about Coronavirus puts ‘fragile’ global recovery at risk: IMF to G20
Hamburg voters punish Merkel party
People from across the political spectrum have slammed AfD in the wake of the killings, highlighting similarities between its politicians' anti-migrant rhetoric and the words of the gunman in a rambling "manifesto" he is believed to have posted online. — AFP … [Read more...] about Hamburg voters punish Merkel party
