The seasonal rice was forgotten for a long time because it is a long-term rice strain with low yield, unable to meet the demand for national food security.
Category: Viet Nam
As the Mekong delta washes away, homes and highways are being lost
These powerful forces have created a sense of calm resignation among delta residents threatened by their impacts. “We’ll just keep moving further inland until we can’t anymore,” said on resident in the shadow of the collapsed house on the Tien. “Then, we’ll go to a relocation area far away from the river.”
Efforts made to secure equitable, sustainable management of rivers
In the face of growing pressure on water resources in recent years, authorities in Vietnam, including the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE), have been striving to ensure the equitable and sustainable management of rivers nationwide.
Support given to localities to fight drought, water shortages, saltwater intrusion
With the financial support, localities in the central, Central Highlands, and Mekong Delta regions must extend water pipes, purchase water containers and filters, and supply water to local residents, hospitals, and schools in disadvantaged areas.
Mekong delta province keen to be sea-based economic giant by 2025
Boasting 200km of coastline and 143 islands, the Vietnamese Mekong Delta province of Kien Giang is striving to branch out its maritime sector and become a sea-based economic powerhouse by 2025.
World Bank okays $86 mln for energy efficiency in Vietnam
The World Bank will provide Vietnam with $86.3 million to support the development of a commercial financing market for investing in industrial energy efficiency.
Pre-feasibility study for HCM City – Can Tho high-speed rail commissioned
The route will be 140km long, start at Tân Kiên Station in HCM City, pass through the provinces of Long An, Tiền Giang and Vĩnh Long and end at Cái Răng Station in Cần Thơ City. It will have nine stations.
Vietnam strictly controls vehicle emissions to improve air quality
From January 1, 2018, diesel vehicles were required to follow Euro 4 standards, while new assembled or imported cars were requested to follow Euro 5 standards from January 1, 2022.
Kien Giang looking to turn eco-tourism into key service sector
The park is in the core area of the Kien Giang Biosphere Reserve, which was designated as part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves by UNESCO in 2006.