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Mekong co-operation vital: PM Dung

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has called for strengthening regional co-operation for sustainable development along the Mekong River, saying severe negative impacts seen in riparian nations warrant urgent action.

PM’s New Year article stresses people’s right to mastery

 Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has highlighted the perfection of institutions and promotion of people’s right to mastery and successful implementation of 2014 tasks, laying foundations for the country’s rapid and sustainable development,

Defence ministry unveils English web portal

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Information Centre for Military Science under the Ministry of National Defence unveiled its English version of its web portal, found at www.bqp.vn and www.mod.gov.vn,

Vietnam, NGOs chart future cooperation

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam and foreign non-governmental organisations have outlined directions for bilateral ties during thematic seminars in Hanoi on November 28 as part of the third international conference on Vietnam and NGOs cooperation.

Anti-corruption measures not strict enough to curb violations

VietNamNet Bridge – Most lawmakers agreed the number of corruption cases brought before the public's eye was merely a drop in the ocean, and current anti-corruption measures were not strict enough to serve as effective deterrents.

VN seeks a greener path in face of floods

VietNamNet Bridge – Over 140 cities and urban centres in the Hong River delta will soon be vulnerable to climate change, while 120 settlements in the northern mountainous and Central Highlands region are expected to face landslides

Pollution casts a cloud over development

 VietNamNet Bridge – Industrial pollution and destruction of the environment continues to threaten the country's socio-economic development, experts have warned the government.

Industrial HCMC hubs struggle to treat waste

 VietNamNet Bridge – Only two out of 16 HCM City-based industrial hubs have set up centralised waste water-treatment systems, according to the city Natural Resources and Environment Department Director, Dao Anh Kiet.

Environment law lifts green ethos

 VietNamNet Bridge – Deputy Minister for Natural Resources and Environment Bui Cach Tuyen has urged that environmental planning must be part of the country's plans for socio-economic development.

Australia grants AUD159.1 million in aid to Vietnam

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Australian Embassy in Hanoi has announced its 2013–14 Direct Aid Program (DAP), worth an estimated AUD159.1 million to targeted northern and central provinces.

Funds sought for ethnic projects

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Government's Committee for Ethnic Minority Affairs has recommended simplifying administrative procedures and investment management to help remote ethnic areas receive more international support for socio-economic development.

ASEAN members to take part in eco photo quest

VietNamNet Bridge – Viet Nam's Ministry of Information and Communications launched a media competition yesterday, July 22, based on environmental protection and climate change within the ASEAN community.

Environmental protection awareness needs raised

 VietNamNet Bridge – Environmental responsibility survey finds the majority of companies ignoring the government’s environmental protection regulations in pursuit of greater profit margins.

60,000 join green summer volunteer campaign

VietNamNet Bridge – The Green Summer Volunteer Campaign 2013 on Sunday kicked off at September 23 Park in District 1 to promote the voluntary spirit among students and young people in the city, attracting more than 60,000 students

Mekong Delta formulates environmental plan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Provinces in the Mekong Delta are taking steps to address urgent environmental issues by developing urban zoning plans and improving human resource training.

Hanoi needs huge sum to solve trade village pollution

VietNamNet Bridge – Hanoi needs a total of 1.35 trillion VND (64 million USD) to deal with environmental pollution in its trade villages from now to 2030, according to the municipal Department of Industry and Trade.

PM green lights craft village eco-plan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has approved a long-term environmental protection plan for craft villages nation-wide.

PM approves plan on environmental protection in craft villages

 VietNamNet Bridge – Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung has given the green light to a master plan on environmental protection in craft villages from now until 2030.

Old cargo ships pose environmental issues for authorities

VietNamNet Bridge – Forty-one ageing cargo ships owned by Vietnamese enterprises are lying idle in ports and harbours around the country because the current law on environmental protection doesn't allow them to be scrapped.

Tourism pushed in $94-bln plan

 VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnam’s government-backed tourism industry is seeking $94.2 billion investment capital - 90 per cent from private entities - over the next 17 years.