As the world’s single largest contributor of plastic waste into the marine environment, Mekong countries must provide leadership to restore health in our oceans.
Tag: Vietnam
Vietnam Is Following China in its Economic Development
Vietnam is imitating China in its efforts to grow economically and lags its larger neighbor only by about a decade, experts say.
Giant river prawns recover after long decline
After a long period of decline, the last two years have seen an increase in output of giant river prawns in the Mekong Delta
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$10 million effort aims to support strategies to tackle wildlife crimes in this global hub for wildlife trade.
Strategy for agroforestry development in Viet Nam
Viet Nam is preparing for a long-term strategy to speed adoption of agroforestry throughout the country
Vietnam’s demand for investment in environment remains huge
Vietnam needs US$ 4.07 billion to produce environmental equipment by 2020, and US$9.7 billion by 2030.
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.
Challenges for the Belt and Road Initiative in Vietnam
Currently, Vietnam is still awaiting the outcome of the first batch of BRI projects before making any further decisions.
China’s media control threatens Asia-Pacific democracies, says RSF
The Chinese model of state-controlled news and information is being copied in other Asian countries, especially Vietnam and Cambodia