Although global coal prices have reached a record high, Vietnamese coal mining enterprises have still failed to increase revenue and profit, and some of them have even suffered losses.

VietNamNet Bridge - In Vietnam, most of the mineral reserves have not had received assessments on economic efficiency, or have had vague assessments. 

VietNamNet Bridge – Many sectors have built long-term development plans, but after a period of implementing those plans, they must adjust them to be suitable with reality. 

VietNamNet Bridge - Multi-story buildings and apartment buildings are being built in Ha Long City in Quang Ninh City and many fear that the world heritage site Ha Long Bay could become polluted.

 Severe flooding in northern Quang Ninh Province was a result of years of substandard coal mining in the area, experts said.