Mountainous regions

Update news Mountainous regions

Strict rules for construction projects in mountainous regions

Bui Van Duong, deputy director general of the Department of Construction, talks to Tuổi Trẻ (Youth) newspaper about serious encroachments made by some construction projects at historic sites and parks in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang.

Small ethnic groups fight to preserve their culture

Elderly people, tribal chieftains, artisans and prestigious people from16 small ethnic groups with populations of less than 10,000 people have asked the Government to pay more attention to conserving and restoring their cultural heritage.