Vietnam environment

Ca Mau (VNA) - More than 43,500 ha of forest in the Mekong Delta province of Ca Mau is at high risk of fire during the existing dry season, which began in November and will last until the end of May, according to the province’s Forest Protection Sub-department. The province has raised its warning to the fifth level - the highest - the sub-department said, adding that areas facing the most danger are those with cajuput and acacia trees. The drought has become more severe now as many canals are running dry, making it difficult to extinguish fires. Ca Mau has prepared itself by creating a forest fire prevention plan focusing on a “four-on-the-spot” strategy, but the most challenging issue is that it does not have sufficient water reserves to fight fires, according to the head of the sub-department, Le Van Hai. Water levels in local canals now average just 0.9 meters and have fallen to 0.3 meters in some areas, Hai noted. His unit has requested forest owners and … [Read more...] about Forest fire warning in Ca Mau increased to highest level

The blood donation is not stable depending on periods of the year and areas. For example, most of the donated blood is received in major centres/hospitals in urban areas where blood demand and usage are high. This leads to the phenomenon that people in other areas have less chance to access the blood resources of the same quality. … [Read more...] about Blood donation in Việt Nam still unstable

The invention and popularity of smartphones has dramatically changed the way people communicate and gain information. For example, at your home you can watch a live concert or an exhibition in another country and you can know what is happening in remote and isolated places.   … [Read more...] about Photographer launches photos on ‘human distancing’

Bình Sơn Refinery and petrochemical company – a major breadwinner for the provincial budget – saw its sales fall 30 to 40 per cent. Textile and wood-chip processing and export companies delayed production as material imports from China ceased. … [Read more...] about COVID-19 ravages economy of central Việt Nam

“People want to experience modern and comfortable living, but in return, are placing huge pressure on the environment. Therefore, my colleagues and I will constantly research to come up with useful solutions. Following AirX, we will launch more advanced technologies to ensure the health of consumers, including children and people working in healthcare,” he added. … [Read more...] about AirX Coffee Face Masks introduced to Vietnamese consumers