water security in vietnam

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Minister: Time for Vietnam to issue declaration about water resources

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said at the ongoing National Assembly session that there should be a statement to farmers that Vietnam is not a country with water abundance and water will become scarcer.

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VN's paradox: rivers galore, yet water security a challenge

Vietnam is highly dependent on water resources not within its control with seven out of 13 major river basins in Vietnam being transboundary, and more than 63 per cent of the total water resources generated outside of the border.

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HCM City needs $1.2 billion to ensure water security

HCM City needs about VNĐ27 trillion (US$1.2 billion) to invest in ensuring water security amid emergencies, according to its irrigation development plan by 2030.