Brian Mtonya (first from left), Senior Economist at World Bank (WB) Viet Nam speaks during the launch of Taking Stock, WB’s bi-annual economic report on Viet Nam, held on Monday in Ha Noi. — VNS Photo Linh Anh Viet Nam may have experienced a tourism boom but one expert has warned the country needs a clear plan for the future. While Viet Nam has seen a huge increase in visitors in recent years, a senior economist says unless the growth is not properly managed, it could have an adverse impact on the economy, the environment and peoples’ lives. Brian Mtonya, Senior Economist at World Bank (WB) Viet Nam was speaking during the launch of Taking Stock, WB’s bi-annual economic report on Viet Nam, held on Monday in Ha Noi. “The number of international tourism arrivals to Viet Nam has nearly quadrupled during this period, from 4.2 million in 2008 to 15.5 million in 2018,” Mtonya said. “Domestic tourism, which is significantly greater in volume, has … [Read more...] about A boom in tourism poses challenges to sustainable development
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Gov’t to assess resolution on Mekong Delta development
PM inspects climate change response in Mekong Delta - Illustration photo The Government issued Resolution 120/NQ-CP dated November 17, 2017 on Sustainable and Climate Resilient Development of the Mekong Delta in response to climate change. The resolution is a big decision of the Party and State on the Mekong Delta region in response to climate change. Hence, the upcoming conference will assess the two-year implementation of the resolution; figure out shortcomings and limitations. Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha was quoted as saying that the conference will evaluate both the achievements and difficulties in implementing Resolution 120/NQ-CP; define tasks and solutions including mechanisms, policies, science, technology, regional coordinating mechanism, public and private partnership. In the morning, the upcoming conference will comprise four sessions including: Session 1 on “Management of water resource, flooding, saltwater … [Read more...] about Gov’t to assess resolution on Mekong Delta development
Vietnam to host 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia
Vietnam will host the 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia (EST 12) this year, the national English – language newspaper quoted the Ministry of Transport as announcing. The event will be co-held by Ministry of Transport, Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the Hanoi People’s Committee, Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), and United Nations Centre for Regional Development (UNCRD). This is an annual event that promotes the exchange of professional experience and awareness of member countries on environmentally sustainable transport. At the meeting to prepare for EST 12 held in Hanoi, Deputy Minister of Transport Le Dinh Tho affirmed that Vietnam in general and the Ministry of Transport in particular was determined to implement the commitments that Vietnam has participated in to protect the environment for sustainable transportation development. "Vietnam was determined … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host 12th Intergovernmental Regional Environmentally Sustainable Transport Forum in Asia
Hanoi, Spain’s region cooperate in sustainable urban development
At the reception (Photo: HNMO)On November 12th, Standing Deputy Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Van Suu received a delegation from Spain’s Catalonia region led by Damia Calvet I Valera, Minister of Territory and Sustainability of Catalonia, who is on a visit to Hanoi. Informing the delegation of Hanoi’s socio-economic development situation, Mr. Suu confirmed that Hanoi is actively learning from the experience of urban areas and localities for more effective and sustainable development. Noting that Catalonia shares similarities with Hanoi, he added that the two sides hold great potential for cooperation, including urban traffic and investment in infrastructure development, which are Hanoi’s current challenges. Quoting the Hanoi program of planting 1 million trees in 2016-2020, he asserted that the Vietnamese city always looks towards sustainable development and improvement of residents’ lives, along with its rapid development. Expressing … [Read more...] about Hanoi, Spain’s region cooperate in sustainable urban development
PM: Women, girls contribute to ASEAN’s resilience, development
PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc (fifth from left) at the third ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – “We cannot become an ASEAN community of solidarity, resilience, innovation and sustainable development without the engagement of women and girls. Thus, they deserve equality in families and society, protection and empowerment to realise their full rights”, said Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc. Addressing at the third ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Women (AMMW-3) opened in Hanoi on October 25, PM Phuc spoke highly of the cooperation among ASEAN member states in the Socio-Cultural Community, with the AMMW playing an important role. ASEAN women have made significant contributions to prosperity in the region, he said, adding that proportion of seats held by women in the ASEAN countries’ parliaments exceeds 20 percent while the number of businesswomen has increased in recent years. According to the PM, in Vietnam, various initiatives have integrated into … [Read more...] about PM: Women, girls contribute to ASEAN’s resilience, development