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Vietnam commits to cross-border water development goals: Deputy PM

Vietnam pledges to further enhance cooperation with international organisations and partners to achieve sustainable cross-border water development goals, Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has said.

PM calls for innovation for better clean water supply

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has asked ministries, agencies and stakeholders to complete legal frameworks and adopt new models and new technologies to ensure sufficient clean water.

German experts studying Mekong River water management

Recent research from experts at the German Foundation for Science and Politics (Stiftung Wissenschaft und Politik - SWP) highlighted shortcomings in managing the Mekong River’s water resources.

Water management in Vietnam needs to be flexible

Chau Tran Vinh, deputy director of the Water Resources Management Department, under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, talks about the need to adopt a flexible plan to cope with the severe droughts in the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam allows Japan to open consulate general in Da Nang

Vietnam has approved Japan’s proposal to open a consular general in the central city of Da Nang, the biggest city in Central Vietnam, after a meeting between the countries’ top diplomats this week.

Vietnam fully implements international treaties on climate change

Vietnam is considered a responsible country in implementing international treaties on combating climate change, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Le Cong Thanh has said.

HCM City adapts to climate change

VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City has devised several solutions to adapt to global warming and achieve green growth and sustainable development by 2020, including a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 2 to 3 per cent per year.

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