Center for sustainable development

Vietnam must exploit its water resources more efficiently if it is to ensure the remaining 4.5 million local people without tap water gain access, while at the same time the growing population and economy put additional strain on water capacity. This was one of major topics discussed during Vietnam International Water Week 2018, taking place between March 4 and 8 in Hanoi, with the participation of over 300 international and domestic delegates. … [Read more...] about Vietnam’s 4.5 millions people remain shortage of clean water

This is the result of the cooperation between associations and enterprises in switching to online trading and seeking new markets. By the end of April this year, the Handicraft and Wood Industry Association of Ho Chi Minh City (Hawa) had 7 percent of all wood processing enterprises ceased operations completely, 51 percent of them reduced production and partially halted production activities, and 45 percent of workers temporarily stopped working. However, in the first four months of this year, the total export value of timber and forest products of Hawa members reached more than $1 billion, up more than 10 percent over the same period. Of which, wooden product exports exceeded $698,000, up 5.8 percent over the same period. According to figures by the Department of Industry and Trade of Binh Dinh Province, in the first four months of this year, the provincial wood industry’s exports reached around $188 million, up 13 percent year-on-year. Of which, an increase in the export … [Read more...] about Wood exports increase thanks to new markets

Traffic moves in the rain at the Hang Xanh intersection in Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, May 25, 2020. Photo: Le Phan / Tuoi Tre Hanoi is cloudy early with heatwaves arriving later in the day and showers plus thunderstorms at night, while heavy downpours are expected in some localities. … [Read more...] about Saigon encounters early morning rain; northern, central areas expect late showers