The surging average temperature, rising sea levels, and increasing extreme weather patterns are affecting socioeconomic development as well as people's lives.

Singapore recorded a temperature of 37 degrees Celsius on May 13, the highest daily maximum temperature in 40 years.

In an effort to combat global climate change and extreme weather patterns which have caused severe human and property losses, Vietnam is resolved to plant 1 billion trees in the 2021-2025 period.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) Nguyen Xuan Cuong has ordered the farming sector to ensure stable supply for domestic consumption and prevent food price gouging.