China to coordinate remote sensing along the Mekong River with countries from Asia and Oceania
Category: Viet Nam
‘Alarming levels’ of methamphetamine trafficking in Asia’s Mekong, UN warns
Organized crime groups in Asia’s Mekong region have intensified the production and trafficking of highly-addictive methamphetamine.
Germany provides EUR5 million for Vietnam’s smart grids
Furthering the legal framework for development of renewable energy sources and smart grids in Vietnam
Vietnam, US launch joint project to combat wildlife crime
The US$10 million effort aims to support strategies to tackle wildlife crimes in this global hub for wildlife trade.
Earth Journalism Network holds First ‘Training of Trainers’ in the Asia-Pacific
Thailand hosts leaders of environmental journalist networks to discuss needs and challenges faced in producing environmental content.
Strategy for agroforestry development in Viet Nam
Viet Nam is preparing for a long-term strategy to speed adoption of agroforestry throughout the country
Organisations concerned over rivers’ water quality
Water quality in the Sesan, Srepok and Sekong rivers threatens livelihood of 3.4 million people in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam.
Vietnam’s demand for investment in environment remains huge
Vietnam needs US$ 4.07 billion to produce environmental equipment by 2020, and US$9.7 billion by 2030.
Mekong River nations face the hidden costs of China’s dams
Dozens of projects threaten agriculture and fishing in Southeast Asia
Vietnam challenged over polluting ocean plastic waste
US Science Envoy Dr Margaret Leinen has raised concerns about plastic waste as Vietnam is among top five countries that generate most plastic waste in the ocean.