Erosion from upstream dams, sand mining and groundwater extraction continues to cause problems for infrastructure in the Mekong Delta as a 40-meter section of National Highway 91 collapses.
Category: Viet Nam
Motorbike emissions levels added to revised Law on Road Traffic
Vietnam has more than 50 million motorbikes in circulation, accounting for 95 percent of motor vehicles and emitting 80-90 percent carbon monoxide, and emissions testing only applies to new vehicles.
Hong Hoang: Environmental activism, influence and CHANGE in Vietnam
Doing things differently clearly works out well for Hong, whose impressive list of accolades includes building one of Vietnam’s most effective campaigning organizations.
Ecosystem off Chàm Islands recovers after COVID-19
The islands often receive 5 tonnes of waste each day, which mostly was in-organic waste from tourists, not including waste water and fresh water consumption as well as seafood and forestry products.
Solutions sought to turn Can Tho into centre of Mekong Delta region
Participants at a recent conference analysed and assessed potential and advantages of Can Tho city as well as achievements made by the municipal authorities over the last 15 years.
Vietnam has potential for 160 GW of offshore wind energy
The Danish Energy Agency (DEA) and the Vietnamese Electricity and Vietnamese officials are working together on a roadmap for offshore wind power that has estimated potential for 160 GW.