Thua Thien-Hue eyes sustainable forest development (Photo: VNA) Thua Thien-Hue (VNA) – The central province of Thua Thien-Hue plans to grow 13,000 hectares of large-timber forest by 2020, with 40 percent of which received Forest Stewardship Council (FSC)’s certificate, ensuring that products come from responsibly managed forests that provide environmental, social and economic benefits. The province is housing 4,000 hectares of FSC-certificated forest, over 950 hectares of which are owned by 241 local households, and more than 3,000 hectares by state-owned Tien Phong Forestry One Member Limited Company. It is targeting to plant some 2,000 hectares of large-timber forest granted the forest management certification. Notably, the provincial Forest Management Department in collaboration with the Vietnam Administration of Forestry has carried out the cultivation of large-timber forest on an area of 55 hectares, drawing the participation of 34 households in three disadvantaged … [Read more...] about Thua Thien-Hue eyes sustainable forest development
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Eco-shrimp farming – model for sustainable aquaculture development
A farmer take care of an eco-shrimp farming area in Soc Trang province (Source: thanhnien.vn) HCM City (VNA) – Eco-shrimp farming, which has been spreading in the Mekong Delta localities in recent years, is touted as a model for sustainable aquaculture development thanks to its strengths in environmental protection, low costs, and high profit. Eco farming refers to the practice of raising shrimps in rice fields or mangrove forests at low density. Compared to industrial shrimp cultivation, farmers do not have to pay that much on feeds, waste water treatment system, and medicine to treat diseases. Eco farming also requires less labour. Meanwhile, shrimps raised under this model are sold at higher price than industrial shrimps. According to Dinh Xuan Lap, Vice Director of the International Collaboration Centre for Aquaculture and Fisheries Sustainability, eco-shrimp farming model created jobs for more than 700,000 labourers in the Mekong Delta. Chairman of the Bac Lieu … [Read more...] about Eco-shrimp farming – model for sustainable aquaculture development
Quang Binh works to boost tourism development
Sailing to the gate of "Hang Toi" (Dark Cave) in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Binh (Photo: VNA) Quang Binh (VNA) – The north central province of Quang Binh, known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, is working to promote its tourism potential by fostering links with other localities to create new tourism products and attract more tourists. A series of measures to boost tourism cooperation between the province and the Mekong Delta region were discussed at a conference held in Quang Binh’s Dong Hoi city on June 18. Endowed with stunning natural landscapes like untouched white sandy beaches and UNESCO World Heritage Site Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park, coupled with excellent cuisine, Quang Binh province poses huge potential for tourism development, said Vice Director of the provincial Department of Tourism Dang Dong Ha. Quang Binh has affirmed its tourism prestige as it welcomed 3.3 million tourists in 2017 and the number is … [Read more...] about Quang Binh works to boost tourism development
HCM City calls on FDI firms to support sustainable local development
The leaders of Ho Chi Minh City held a meeting with foreign-invested (FDI) businesses, calling on them to work side by side with the southern Vietnamese metropolis toward the goal of rapid and sustainable development. Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan speaks at the meeting The event, held on April 21, drew representatives of foreign businesses’ associations and nearly 200 FDI companies in Ho Chi Minh City. Secretary of the municipal Party Committee Nguyen Thien Nhan said over the past few years, Ho Chi Minh City has made efforts to improve its investment climate, step up administrative reforms, streamline procedures, increase transparency and boost IT application in the settlement of administrative procedures to enhance the attractiveness to foreign investment. As a result, the city attracted US$6.6 billion in FDI in 2017, surging over 90 pct from the previous year. In the first quarter of 2018 alone, the figure stood at US$1.37 billion, … [Read more...] about HCM City calls on FDI firms to support sustainable local development
As investors flood Đồng Nai, housing market strains
The real estate market in the southern province of Đồng Nai still lacks a strategy to develop and attract high-powered investors, despite its many inherent advantages.- Photo dantri.com.vn Đồng Nai has a convenient and well-connected location that is on the main road of National Highway 1A and HCM City – Long Thành – Dầu Giây expressway. Plans are being drawn to build the country’s largest international airport, Long Thành, in the province. Đồng Nai’s tourism sector is growing significantly thanks to the construction of Phạm Văn Đồng road linking Tân Sơn Nhất international airport with Đồng Nai’s Biên Hòa City and the expansion of the National Highway 1A, reducing travel time between HCM City and Đồng Nai Province. In addition, at the end of 2017, HCM City approved the construction of the Metro No. 1 line connecting Bến … [Read more...] about As investors flood Đồng Nai, housing market strains