Demand for more raw water to serve business growth in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) of Thailand, particularly data centres and cloud services, has prompted a new study on joint water management from two suppliers in the country.
Indonesian police will deploy more than 5,000 personnel to ensure security for the 10th World Water Forum (WWF), which will take place from May 18-25 in Bali - the country's famous tourist island.
The 14th International Water Supply, Sanitation, Water Resources and Purification Exhibition (VietWater 2023) and Vietnam's Leading Exhibition on Transportation, Waste Treatment, and Environment Technology (WETV 2023) opened at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City on October 11.
Construction on the 290 billion VND (12.6 million USD) Xieng Vang irrigation project, funded by Vietnam's non-refundable aid, began in Nongbok district, Khammoune province of Laos on April 7.
The excessive exploitation of groundwater in many areas has led to serious deterioration, land subsidence, and the risk of depletion of water resources, according to experts.
The Embassy of Japan and UNICEF Vietnam on November 17 signed an exchange of notes for a project on “enhancing resilience to disaster risks and climate change for children”, which runs in Vietnam from 2021 – 2026.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang has taken measures to supply water for daily use to more households in areas affected by saltwater intrusion to ensure no one has to buy water at high prices.
Tourism activities have resumed in the central city of Da Nang after a hiatus due to COVID-19. Operators of cruises along the Han River, a major symbol of the city’s tourism, are set to welcome swelling numbers of domestic visitors.
Water and climate have a close relationship and addressing problems in water resources was the key to better adaptation and limiting the negative effects of climate change, a senior official has said.
The Rapid Planning project of the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has helped Da Nang city with a rapid trans-sectoral urban planning methodology, heard the Rapid Planning Final Conference held in the central coastal city on July 18.
Ninh Thuan residents have long been proud of their 500 year old wells which can still provide fresh and clean water for local people, despite the effects of climate change and drought over the years.
The Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (MOLISA) in coordination with foreign organisations is carrying out a cooperation programme to prevent child drowning, a serious problem in Vietnam.
The consumer price index (CPI) of Ho Chi Minh City in June increased 0.55 percent from the previous month and 3.47 percent compared to the same month last year, the municipal Statistics Office reported on June 29.
French startup firms are eyeing the Vietnamese market, especially the southern economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City thanks to open and dynamic business environment.
The northern province of Ha Nam welcomes and creates all possible conditions for members of the Shiga prefectural valve manufacturers’ association to open factories in the locality.
A water supply development programme, including 11 projects invested by Saigon Water Corporation (Sawaco), will be implemented in HCM City to supply clean water for all households.
A survey by the Vietnam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) conducted in March and April on 2,500 workers revealed that labourers work overtime for the extra money, not because they want to.
Vietnam calls on the UN Security Council to play its active role in preventing water-related conflicts, upholding int'l law and frameworks that help protect water security and infrastrastructures.
The UNICEF and the Vietnam Red Cross Society signed a cooperation agreement on November 8 to implement a project on urgent response to the need for clean water of Vietnamese children and families.
