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Bac Lieu prioritises renewable energy

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has chosen renewable energy as one of its top priorities, aiming to restructure the economy towards green growth and sustainable development.

 

High-ranking military officer dismissed from Party posts

The Secretariat of the Party Central Committee decided on May 25 to dismiss a high-ranking military officer from all Party posts over his wrongdoings.

Bac Lieu to build more erosion-prevention projects

The Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu will spend nearly VND19.3 trillion (US$835 million) to build erosion-prevention projects in the 2021 - 30 period.

Salt-making craft in Bac Lieu named national heritage

The salt-making craft of the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu has been recognised as a national intangible cultural heritage.

$4 billion LNG project helps Bac Lieu lead in FDI attraction

Bac Lieu ranked first among 63 provinces and cities in term of foreign direct investment attraction in the first nine months of this year, with projects including an LNG-to-power project worth US$4 billion from Singapore.

Poor builder volunteers to fix potholes for eight years

Pham Hoang Khai may be a humble and poorly-paid builder, but that doesn't stop him giving back to his community.

Vietnam has 66 traditional medicine hospitals

Vietnam had 66 traditional medicine hospitals as of the end of 2019, an increase of two compared to the number in 2018, it was reported by the Agency of Traditional Medicine Administration under the Health Ministry.

 

Bac Lieu faces rubbish problem as waste treatment project stagnates

The southern province of Bac Lieu is facing rising mounds of rubbish while the waste treatment plant project is stagnant.

Exploring unique offshore wind farm in Bac Lieu

Home to a total of 62 coastal turbines, each with a height of over 80 metres, the wind farm located in Vinh Trach Dong commune, Bac Lieu province has developed into a popular regional tourist attraction.

Something stinks in Bac Lieu

Bac Lieu Province Management Board for Agriculture and Rural Development Projects last Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon tried to use a sewage system to prevent floods in Bac Lieu City.

Bac Lieu to host National Petanque Championship

 VietNamNet Bridge – The coastal province of Bac Lieu will host the National Petanque Championship 2019, which will be held from April 26 to May 5.

Delta farmers reap high profits from breeding giant river prawn

 VietNamNet Bridge – Farmers in the Mekong Delta have had a bumper harvest of giant river prawns at good prices because of favourable weather conditions and high market demand.

Rural female artist reinvigorates cai luong

 VietNamNet Bridge – An open-air cai lương (reformed opera) show starring one of the region’s most talented young artists will be held at the Le Thi Rieng Park in Bac Lieu City this weekend.

Three people die in knife attack in Bac Lieu Province

As of Wednesday morning, three people had died and nine others injured in a knife attack that occurred on Tuesday in Hung Hoi Commune in the Mekong Delta province of Bac Lieu’s Vinh Loi District,

Renewable energy: which option for Vietnam?

Considered a country with great potential for solar and wind power, Vietnam continues to be one of the 12 ‘hotspots’ in the globe for coal-fired power development.

Bac Lieu has high hopes for renewable energy

Soon after the Prime Minister agreed to Bac Lieu province’s proposal to cancel the Cai Cung thermopower project, investors visited the area to seek opportunities to develop renewable power projects.

Bac Lieu shows great tourism promise

Bac Lieu is a Mekong Delta province that has the normal tropical attractions and more, including a bird sanctuary, a monument to ostentatious living, Khmer culture, boat trips, popular places of worship, orchards

Wind power investors still waiting for electricity price increase

VietNamNet Bridge - The plan to have 1,000 MW of wind power by 2025 will depend on the government’s policies and electricity prices.

Mekong’s majestic Khmer pagoda: holy ground

Located just 7km from Mekong Delta’s buzzing town of Bac Lieu, the Xiem Can Pagoda is one of the region’s largest and most prestigious Khmer religious structures. 

Bac Lieu salt prices rise sharply

The salt price in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bac Lieu has increased two to three times compared to last year, according to local farmers.