Vietnam is dedicated to advancing shared goals for a resilient and water-secure Southeast Asia, said Nguyen Thi Thu Linh, Director General of Vietnam National Mekong Committee as she attended a regional dialogue on water security on September 18.

High tide starting from the weekends has caused floods in many southern localities, including Ho Chi Minh City and Can Tho city.

Recent prolonged drought has caused serious water shortages for nearly 55,000 people in Binh Dinh province. The province has urged units to help affected people overcome the issue.

The Prime Minister has agreed in principle the organisation of the forum on sustainable and climate-resilient development of the Mekong Delta in October 2019.

Vietnamese public agencies should assist local SMEs in upgrading their technologies to reduce greenhouse emissions, said experts at an international conference in Hanoi on February 26.

As of July 13, floods in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang caused 10 deaths, damaged nearly 200 houses and submerged large farming areas and aquatic ponds.

Vietnam is one of five countries that will bear the full brunt of global warming.