Rising storm vietnam

According to the Central Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control, from the beginning of 2020 until now, the country has experienced 186 thunderstorms, whirlwinds and heavy rains in 40 provinces and cities, two flash floods, landslides, drought, severe saline intrusion in the Mekong Delta, south-central region and Central Highlands. … [Read more...] about Dyke violations on the rise

Solar energy and wind energy systems installed on Núi Le Island in Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelago, Khanh Hoa Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Ngoc Ha Finally, the promotion of nature-based solutions for development is a must, not an option. As climate change is happening faster than we anticipated and affecting biodiversity and ecosystems in immense ways, nature-based solutions play a vital role to help reduce shocks and adapt to new risks. For example, mangrove forests and wetland ecosystems have special roles in filtering pollution, supporting livelihoods for local communities, and protecting the infrastructure and lives of people who live in or near them. In Vietnam, 12 million hectares of wetlands nationwide provide primary livelihoods and additional income for around 20 million Vietnamese people, but they also act as storm surge buffer zones, carbon sinks and also work towards reducing saline intrusion prevention. UNDP, through its GCF coastal resilience project, … [Read more...] about Nature-based development is a sustainable pathway for Vietnam

This is one of the biggest fish ports in the North Central Coast. The number of boats at Song Gianh recently increased and caused overloading as well as damage to the port. Subsidence has been detected in the waiting area and on the roads. Moreover, as silting occurs near the port, the water is only two to five metres deep and boats are having a harder time docking. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JUNE 27

Nirukt Sapru, CEO, Viet Nam and ASEAN & South Asia Cluster Markets, Standard Chartered Bank, said: “We are pleased to support Tecomen in its effort to combat COVID-19. At Standard Chartered, we are committed to be here for good for our clients and the community. By extending working capital to our clients in this global time of need, we are able to contribute to the international effort to enable greater access to medical supplies. We have been and will continue working with our clients and stakeholders to tackle the outbreak and help restore economic activity.” … [Read more...] about VIETNAM’S BUSINESS NEWS HEADLINES JULY 6

Quang Ninh (VNA) - Despite the difficulties posed by extreme weather such as hailstorm, whirlwinds and storm as well as and the COVID-19 pandemic, the Northern Power Corporation (EVNNPC) enjoyed a year-on-year rise of 4.86 percent rise in commercial power production in the first half of 2020, reaching 34.5 billion kWh. The figures were reported to a meeting the company held in the northern province of Quang Ninh on July 8 to review its operations in the first half and sketch out plans for the remainder of the year. … [Read more...] about Northern Power Corporation reports production rise amid difficulties