The heavily polluted water of Nậm Tôn River flowing through Quỳ Hợp District, Nghệ An Province. VNA/VNS Photo NGHỆ AN Mining activities in the central province of Nghệ An have contributed significantly to the province’s socio-economic development, however, unreasonable exploitation coupled with a lack of relevant agencies’ strict inspection …
Read More »Event set to raises awareness of ocean economy, marine biodiversity
Cửa Việt Port in central Quảng Trị Province. The province has invested in building seaports and infrastructure to exploit sea-based economic potential effectively. — VNA/VNS Photo HÀ NỘI — A host of activities are scheduled during the Vietnam Sea and Island Week, starting from June 1, to raise awareness and a sense of …
Read More »Lecturer’s invention helps clean river banks
Huỳnh Ngọc Thái Anh, pictured with his award presented by UNESCO. — Photo VNA/VnExpress News CẦN THƠ — Huỳnh Ngọc Thái Anh’s invention, the recyclable trash collector, has won first prize in UNESCO’s “Innovative Ideas for a Plastic-Free Ocean” competition. “About two years ago, I had the opportunity to participate in …
Read More »Hội An aims to be ‘zero plastic waste’ destination
Recycled plastic dustbins and classified garbage boxes are donated to Hội An City’s women’s union, promoting plastic waste reduction among the community and tourists. VnExpress News Photo Công Thành HỘI AN – The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the centre for Supporting Green Development and PRO Việt Nam …
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