Apparently, in the context of complex and unpredictable challenge of climate change, to carry out sustainable management of water resources in a densely populated city is not a simple task. According to a research by Dr. Le Van Khoa - former director of HCMC Waste Recycling Fund, it is essential to diversify solutions to protect water resources. Two approaches to the solution "living with the water" Given that climate change has been having huge impacts on water resources in the city, the "living with the water" solution is inevitable and requires two approaches: adaptation and prevention through appropriate and complete solutions. Restoration and construction of water storage areas (wetlands or coastal rivers, lakes and ponds) can serve as effective tools for water regulation and storage during floods and storms. Hence, the Solution 'Room for the rivers', which is being applied Dutch, is encouraged to be used in Vietnam. The perspective of the solution is "partnership" instead of … [Read more...] about Article 2: The Solution “living with the water” in Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Ho Chi Minh City is the center of business, science, technology, culture, arts and entertainment. It is the second most important city in Vietnam after Hanoi, and is a leading industrial and commercial centre of Vietnam Ho Chi Minh City has hundreds of rivers and canals, but most of them are small. The climate is tropical. There are two main seasons: monsoon and sunny season. The wet season lasts from the middle of April to October. And the dry season runs from November to April. Average temperature is around 28 degrees Celsius. Ho Chi Minh City is located on the banks of the Saigon river. The total area of the city is about 2,056.5 square kilometers. It is more than 300 years old with a population of approximately 8 millions people Ho Chi Minh City is an important and large turntable for transport. This is a city where hundred thousands of the motorcycles, bicycles, cars, and buses share the same street. The largest airport is Tan Son Nhat in the South of the country. Ho Chi … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City – 35 Years of Remarkable Development
Since Vietnam's reunification 35 years ago on April 30 th , 1975 and throughout the untold setbacks brought on by the heavy consequence of the fierce war that lasted for more than 20 years, Ho Chi Minh City has made great strides in developing and becoming Vietnams biggest and most dynamic economic hub, and a major socio-cultural centre of the country. Since Vietnam's reunification 35 years ago on April 30th, 1975 and throughout the untold setbacks brought on by the heavy consequence of the fierce war that lasted for more than 20 years, Ho Chi Minh City has made great strides in developing and becoming Vietnam's biggest and most dynamic economic hub, and a major socio-cultural centre of the country. Thirty-five years after the historical milestone of April 30, 1975 that marked the total liberation of South Vietnam and reunification of the country, Ho Chi Minh City has recorded remarkable achievements in all fields. Its GDP has retained the highest growth rate nationwide. In 2009, … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City – 35 Years of Remarkable Development
Early storm floods Ho Chi Minh City
The first downpour of this year's rainy season caused severe flooding and congestion throughout the city. Experts blame the sluggish work on the city's new sewers system. … [Read more...] about Early storm floods Ho Chi Minh City
The 79th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union: twenty one Youth Union members are honored
On the evening of March 25, Dong Nai Youth Union celebrated the 79th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (March 26, 1931 - March 26, 2010) in which elite youth union members over the past five years (2005-2009) were cited. Mr. Le Hong Phuong - Standing Deputy Secretary of Dong Nai Party Committee, Mr. Vo Van Mot - Chairman of Dong Nai's People's Committee, Ms. Nguyen Thi Kim Lien - Member of Dong Nai Standing Party Committee and Chairwoman of Dong Nai's Vietnam Fatherland Front Committee, Mr. Bui Ngoc Thanh - Member of the Central Standing Committee and Head of Dong Nai Party Committee's Commission for People Mobilization Work attended the anniversary. At the anniversary, Mr. Bui Xuan Thong - Secretary of Dong Nai Youth Union delivered a speech to reminisce about the traditions of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union and sparked the emulation movement among Dong Nai youth and teenagers to welcome the 80th anniversary of the Ho Chi Minh Communist … [Read more...] about The 79th anniversary of the founding of the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union: twenty one Youth Union members are honored