More than 10,700 traffic accidents have occurred nationwide so far this year, killing 3,928 people and injuring 10,556 others.

Vietnam is the world’s second largest exporter of rice and 80 percent of it is grown in the Mekong Delta. But farmers here say the future of rice production is now threatened because of rising sea levels and temperature increases.

 The United States may face a 70 percent increase in unhealthy summertime ozone levels by 2050 as the climate warms, according to a government-funded study released on Monday.

 The United States may face a 70 percent increase in unhealthy summertime ozone levels by 2050 as the climate warms, according to a government-funded study released on Monday.

 Another measles death confirmed in Hanoi; The South serves up scorpions; Serious flooding in Hanoi despite big investment in infrastructure; Couple holds wedding in hospital; Under-10 children to get free measles vaccination

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Thursday issued details of its operational framework for implementing an ecosystem-based adaptation for climate change, and will encourage its use across the country.

 Ha Noi plans monorail system to ease congestion; Two injured as taxi collides with train; Vietnam to attend Asian Physics Olympiad in Singapore; Noi Bai air terminal 2 due for completion in 2014; Run in Hanoi helps disadvantaged children

The impacts of global warming are likely to be "severe, pervasive and irreversible", a major report by the UN has warned.

 VietNamNet Bridge – The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced its 2014-18 Country Development Cooperation Strategy.

 US launches cooperation strategy for Vietnam; Hanoi police issue new 12-digit ID cards on April 1; Bank chiefs arrested for lending violations; Two die after truck plunges into gorge; Da Nang airport soil project set for April

Vietnam, Belgium discuss judicial bond; SE Asia forum explores green growth funding; Vietnam attends ASEAN-EU defence seminar; Korean Chairman honoured with PM certificate

 Crane hits cement gate, three die; Forest fires engulf Hoang Lien National Park; Japan loan helps VN address climate change; Quang Nam offers free bus for air passengers; Fishing ship saved in Truong Sa archipelago

Endangered monkeys rescued in Binh Duong; Rice delivered to overseas Vietnamese in Cambodia; Over 2,000 receive free mouth surgery in HCM City; JICA grants loans to power plant upgrade; Avian flu strikes in 22 provinces

 Japan funds nearly US$491,000 for projects in Vietnam; Official sentenced over land management fraud; Ship's crew rescued off Nha Trang; Healthcare sector seeks international support; Fatal workplace accidents on the rise

 VN promotes sustainable growth; Finance Minister to visit US in March; PM takes measures to stop wildlife trafficking; Ceremony celebrates Vietnam-Sweden diplomatic ties

 40 escape bus inferno unharmed; Information leakage case may be put on hold; Australian fund supports Vietnamese women; Vaccinated not at risk of new measles virus; Open terms on offer for apartment ownership

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Berlin Film Festival will kick off its Panorama section on February 6 with the latest film of award winning director Nguyen Vo Nghiem Minh entitled “Nuoc (water) 2030”.

 VietNamNet Bridge - HCM City is rated as one of the 10 cities worldwide that are most severely affected from climate change, and in Vietnam, it is only the Mekong Delta in terms of suffering from climate change.

 VietNamNet Bridge – Last year, 14 storms and five tropical depressions affected Vietnam, reaching the highest number of storms and tropical depressions on the East Sea in history.

In recent years, the gradually-reducing rainfall has caused a water shortage in Mekong Delta. The dry season is longer, enhancing alkalinity in soil and causing difficulty in aquaculture or farming. Disasters from climate change have been revealed.