Ca Mau (VNA) – An environment monitoring project for mangrove aquaculture (AQUAM) in Ca Mau was kicked off on January 15 by the Mekong Delta province's Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, Australia’s University of Queensland and the Greenfield Consulting and Development Ltd (GFD). The project, which will be implemented by UQ and GFD Ltd, aims to build an environmental monitoring system for mangrove aquaculture, provide information on management of mangrove forests and sustainable aquaculture towards improving livelihoods for and resilience of coastal communities to climate change The project is carried out in key mangrove aquaculture areas in Ca Mau within 15 months, with a budget totalling over 500,600 AUD (384,948 USD) funded by the Australian Innovation Fund (Aus4Innovation). According to Prof. Catherine Lovelock, Director of AQUAM, the project will apply advanced technology in water and forest environmental monitoring, and provide … [Read more...] about Environment monitoring project in mangroves launched in Ca Mau
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Ho Chi Minh City seeks investment for seven major projects
The city has been facing challenges finding investment in such traffic projects because investors do not see the benefits of investing in the projects or are hesitant to invest because they are all done on a massive scale and require a vast amount of capital. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City seeks investment for seven major projects
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Xuyen only moved to HCMC two months ago. His main work involves leveling crushed stones, watering and pouring concrete. He often chooses to work the night shift because the salary is higher than the day shift, at about VND500,000 ($21.64) per night. … [Read more...] about Workers brave the night to speed up work on HCMC flood-prone street
2020 Mai Vang Awards honor artists Hoai Linh, Dai Nghia for community works
The organization board also presented awards, including “Best Cai Luong Play” directed by Tran Ngoc Giau of Tran Huu Trang Cai Luong Theater, “Best Cai Luong Actor” to Vo Minh Lam, “Best Cai Luong Actress” to Tu Suong, and “Best Comedian” to Huynh Lap. … [Read more...] about 2020 Mai Vang Awards honor artists Hoai Linh, Dai Nghia for community works
Vietnam’s economy expected to grow 1.8 percent in 2020: ADB report
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