VietNamNet Bridge – The northern province of Quang Ninh has approved a Japanese-funded project on protection of the environment of the world heritage Ha Long Bay for the 2011-2013 period.


The project has a capital of over VND70 billion (US$3.5 million) borne by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) under its technical assistance scheme.

The project aims to preserve the site’s environment, enhance capacity for environmental and natural management for sustainable tourism development.

Besides, the project will work out measures for the effective use of mainland, sea and islands in the Ha Long area to strike a balance between environmental protection and development.


* Biogas-run electric generator developed in Vietnam


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A seminar on developing biogas-run electric generator was held in Hanoi on January 14 by the Centre for Research in Energy and the Environment (RCEE).


This is part of a cooperative programme between the RCEE and Toyota Group that aims to raise people’s awareness about biogas-run electric generator in Vietnam’s rural areas. The event attracted many scientists and businesses’ representatives.   


The project was carried out in 2009-2010 in four provinces of Thai Nguyen, Bac Giang, Hung Yen and Hanoi.


The aim was to promote sustainable use of biogas for environment protection, poverty reduction, improving productivity, and raising the production capacity of small-sized enterprises. 


So far, the project has trained technicians, performed the test operations of the generator, provided instruction on how to use the generator, and held several seminars on the technology, application and the benefits of the generator.  


Participants at the seminar voiced their concerns about the technology and the use of generator in Vietnam; the strategy to develop the market as well as how to promote biogas technology in Vietnam.


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