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In order to carry out the flood prevention project, about 280 households must be relocated and the river bank must be repaired. The authorities must also dredge the river. Quy Nhon City People's Committee will be responsible for organising the resettlement areas and compensation fund. The Binh Dinh People's Committee will be responsible for the funding of the construction and any renovation. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 16

Collection of packaging used for plant protection chemicals is also one of the bright spots in the environmental protection campaign in the southeastern region and the Mekong Delta. A program entitled “Together with farmers protecting the environment” has been implemented in 22 provinces. In the first five years of phase I (2012 - 2017), the program has raised awareness of environmental protection, guiding farmers from safe and effective use of agricultural chemicals to destruction of their packaging. Some areas have adopted models of rice fields with flower banks reducing the use of pesticides and enhancing the landscape. … [Read more...] about Waste treatment flourishes in Mekong Delta, southeastern provinces

“The advantage of the system is the heat retention mechanism which helps minimise heat loss when cooking and there is no need to directly watch the heating process and hot water is available for 24 hours,” Quế said. … [Read more...] about Teacher brings gift of hot water to students amid cold winter

The main objective of the joint plan is to recognize and implement the commitments agreed between the two sides on the basis of exploiting each party's strengths; strengthen coordination in directing and effectively implementing measures to protect children in the online environment. This is the first time that there has been close cooperation between the state management agency on cyber information security and the state management agency on child rights assurance. … [Read more...] about Ministry of Information and Communications strives to contribute to protecting children’s rights in cyberspace

In May, 2017 the Hanoi teenager was recognized by the Vietnam Records Organization – Vietkings for his ability to hold a bottle on his head while riding a unicycle and juggling eight balls for a longer period of time than any other Vietnamese who has tried the feat. … [Read more...] about ​Autistic children learn circus stunts in Vietnam