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Vietnam tries “community forestry” model to protect forests

To date, 280,000 hectares of the total 15.3 million hectares of forests have been allocated to local people for forestry production and 513,000 hectares have been allocated for management and...
Posted On 27/12/2013
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Nation faces energy, water resources challenges

Vietnam is facing many challenges in energy, food security and water resources given the adverse impacts of climate change, said Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai.
Posted On 27/12/2013
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VN, Cambodia pledge stronger ties

Viet Nam's Party, State and National Assembly leaders yesterday, Dec 26, welcomed Cambodian Prime Minister Samdech Hun Sen on his official visit to Viet Nam, his first overseas trip after he was...
Posted On 27/12/2013
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Japan to provide $1 billion in ODA for Vietnam

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced an official development assistance package valued at around 100 billion JPY (roughly 1 billion USD) for Vietnam during the December 15 talks with his...
Posted On 27/12/2013
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US State Secretary hails Vietnam’s potential

Vietnam boasts potential for becoming the US’ big trade partner in the region, said US Secretary of State John Kerry when visiting HCM City as part of his trip to Vietnam from December 14-17.
Posted On 27/12/2013
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Vietnam forest vivid in “For Nature” exhibition

VietNamNet Bridge – Twelve photographers bring more than 100 photos to the “For Nature” exhibition, taking place from November 23 to 27 in HCM City.
Posted On 23/12/2013
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Businesses go bankrupt, who pays environment fee arrears?

Hao Duong, a leather processing company in HCM City, was caught discharging untreated waste water to the Dong Dien River in October 2013. It has been found as owing VND600 million in waste water...
Posted On 23/12/2013
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Sea change: marine ecosystem takes perilous turn

Vietnam’s Ocean Health Index ranks lower than that of other countries, reflecting that the state of the marine ecosystem is declining and continues to decline in the next five years, the Ministry...
Posted On 23/12/2013
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HCM City needs better disaster responses

VietNamNet Bridge – Local experts have urged HCM City authorities to better coordinate activities on climate-change adaptation as the city is one of 10 in the world that is most vulnerable to...
Posted On 23/12/2013
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Black water from biggest landfill harms hundreds of Hanoians

VietNamNet Bridge – On December 13, the people in Lai Son hamlet of Bac Son commune in Soc Son district received the money from the Hanoi Urban Environment Company as the compensation for their...
Posted On 23/12/2013
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US to assist Vietnam in climate change adaptation

The US will continue to support Vietnam’s efforts to cope with climate change, US State Secretary John Kerry has said, adding that a 17 million USD project will be implemented to this end through...
Posted On 23/12/2013
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Russia completes first-phase Gepard 3.9 frigate contract

The Voice of Russia reported Russia’s Zelenodolsk Shipyard has completed the first phase of building a Gepard 3.9 class frigate for the Vietnam People’s Navy.
Posted On 23/12/2013
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US navy commander, US President’s Deputy Assistant visit Vietnam

Deputy Minister of Defence Sen. Lieut. Gen. Nguyen Chi Vinh received Admiral Samuel J. Locklear, Commander of the US Pacific Command, in Hanoi on December 9.
Posted On 23/12/2013
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Viet Nam-China agree to fresh border co-operation

The fourth session of the Viet Nam-China Land Border Joint Committee ended in Ha Noi yesterday (Dec 5) after reaching agreement on opening and upgrading border gates.
Posted On 23/12/2013
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Vietnam reviews human rights laws

A report released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) has emphasised the importance of adapting local laws to comply with international norms.
Posted On 23/12/2013