The economic losses due to early deaths caused by air pollution were equivalent to 5-7 per cent of Vietnam GDP last year, or US$11.4-15.9 billion, with at least 40,000 people dying of diseases related to pollution.
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Feasibility study begins on Xekong’s 18 MW Nam Pagnou dam in Laos
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Vietam ignores air pollution: experts
Lao newspaper says BRI strengthens Laos-China ties
Prayut, Hun Sen open bridge across Thai-Cambodian border
Cambodia embraces Belt and Road Initiative
With a strong belief in the future of ‘Pax-Sinica’, Cambodia is one of the first states to express its firm support for BRI.
Workshop talks sustainable livelihood for women amidst climate change
Vietnam just observed its highest temperature ever recorded: 43.4 degrees
What makes the heat even more striking is that it’s only April. Most places in Vietnam see their hottest temperatures in June or July.
Summer comes, the whole country sweats
High temperatures have been reported across the country, throwing local life into chaos as the scorching heat of Vietnam’s summer takes hold.