Illustration photo Setting six groups of tasks and solutions The action program sets six groups of tasks and solutions including the revision, improvement and supplementation of mechanisms and policies on land to serve large-scale, highly competitive and sustainable agricultural goods production; supporting the application and transfer of science technology in agro-production; and developing urban and rural residential areas suitable with the conditions of each region. The PM requested an appropriate agricultural production structure focusing on aquaculture, fruit and rice along with developing the green and low-carbon emission industry, renewable energy and forestation, and preventing coastal erosion and landslides. The PM also urged the prevention of erosion and subsidence in coastal areas and river banks via reinforcing the sea dyke and irrigation systems, developing mangrove forests and building flood-proof houses. Specific tasks By 2020, the action … [Read more...] about Action program on sustainable development in Mekong Delta approved
Sustainable residential development in urban areas
Action programme on sustainable development in Mekong Delta
Tan Lap Floating Village in the Mekong Delta province of Long An (Photo: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has approved an action programme implementing the Government’s resolution 120/NQ-CP on sustainable development of the Mekong Delta in response to climate change. The programme outlines six groups of tasks and solutions, including the revision, improvement and supplementation of mechanisms and policies on land to serve large-scale, highly competitive and sustainable agricultural goods production; supporting the application and transfer of science technology in agro-production; and developing urban and rural residential areas suitable with the conditions of each region. The PM requested an appropriate agricultural production structure focusing on aquaculture, fruit and rice along with developing the green and low-carbon emission industry, renewable energy and forestation, as well as protecting coastal areas. He suggested developing service – … [Read more...] about Action programme on sustainable development in Mekong Delta
Việt Nam pushes for development of smart urban areas
Viet Nam News HCM City — Việt Nam is promoting the development of smart cities and this requires participation by all ministries, localities and enterprises and international experience, a conference heard in HCM City on Thursday. Speaking at the "Smart City - Sustainable City", Trần Quốc Thái, deputy general director of the Ministry of Construction’s urban development department, said: "The Ministry of Construction is proposing smart urban development by 2025 with a vision to 2030 and this is an important project.” Larry Ng, the director of the Architecture and Urban Design Excellence at the Singaporean National Development Ministry’s Urban Redevelopment Authority, shared lessons from the island’s efforts to become a smart city. “Since 1971 we have been making master plans and detailed plans for different areas of Singapore, and all are reconsidered every 10 years. “We have invited United Nations experts to come and … [Read more...] about Việt Nam pushes for development of smart urban areas
Dutch company to support nation’s smart cities development
The Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction is proposing an important project titled "Smart urban development in Vietnam by 2025 with a vision to 2030", requiring the active participation of all Ministries, sectors and localities in order to effectively implement the tasks and objectives assigned by the Prime Minister. “AkzoNobel - one of the leading companies in paints and coatings in the world, and also the manufacturer of the Dulux paint brand, continues to introduce to Vietnamese customers more solutions in products and consulting services. We welcome AkzoNobel's initiative in orienting products towards development of smart and sustainable cities in Vietnam,” said Mr Tran Quoc Thai - Deputy Director of Urban Development Agency under the Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction.Mr Tran Quoc Thai - Deputy Director of Urban Development Agency under the Vietnam’s Ministry of Construction spoke at the event. (Photo: T&H)This year, sustainable development is the … [Read more...] about Dutch company to support nation’s smart cities development
Property awards look to promote sustainable, healthy estate market
In 2017, the real estate market in Vietnam saw positive changes in all segments (Illustrative image. Source: VNA) Hanoi (VNA) – The first Vietnam Property Awards 2018 will be held in Hanoi on April 14 to honour businesses and projects with outstanding contributions to the rapid, sustainable and transparent development of the real estate market in Vietnam. Speaking at a press conference in Hanoi on April 10, President of the Vietnam Real Estate Association (VNREA) Nguyen Tran Nam said the awards were launched on December 12, 2017 with a view to encouraging domestic property firms to improve competitiveness and develop trademark to meet international standards. The awards are co-hosted by the VNREA, the Management Agency for Housing and Real Estate Market under the Ministry of Construction and the VTV24 news centre. The competition is open to all individuals and entities operating in real estate in line with Vietnam’s law, exclusive of wholly foreign-owned ones. … [Read more...] about Property awards look to promote sustainable, healthy estate market