Paul Janssen, Belgian Ambassador to Vietnam said, “We need to do everything we can to mitigate the effects of climate change. At the same time, we also need to take action to adapt to the new weather patterns and to protect the future of Vietnamese agriculture. This is exactly what this water-by-wind project aims to do.” … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuan to implement water-by-wind demonstration project
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Ninh Thuận farmers lack water, leave 1,500ha of paddies fallow
It is also developing durian, avocado, rambutan and mangosteen cultivation in Ninh Sơn District, xiêm coconut, grown for juice, in Ninh Hải and Thuận Nam districts, soursop and green-peel and pink-flesh grapefruit in Thuận Bắc and Bác Ái districts. … [Read more...] about Ninh Thuận farmers lack water, leave 1,500ha of paddies fallow
Fire breaks out on vessel in RoK waters with 10 Vietnamese on board
Seoul (VNA) - A fire broke out on a vessel with 10 Vietnamese on board in waters off Tongyeong city in the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s southern province of Gyeongnam, at around 3.50 am on September 11, according to the Korea Coast Guard. The commander of the vessel appealed for urgent help from the maritime traffic control centre. All 60 crew members, comprising 49 Korean nationals, 10 Vietnamese, and one Italian, were evacuated on a tugboat about 12 minutes after the fire broke out. None suffered serious injuries but seven were hospitalised with smoke inhalation. The Tongyeong coast guard deployed 16 ships and helicopters to put out the flames. The fire began when crew members were laying submarine cables connecting Busan city with Jeju Island. The Korea Coast Guard is investigating the cause of the fire, which is believed to have started near the engine room./. … [Read more...] about Fire breaks out on vessel in RoK waters with 10 Vietnamese on board
Vietnam seeks stern measures to tackle IUU fishing
“The European Commission commends the efforts of Vietnam, but it was unable to change its opinion as there have been dozens of incidents over the past six months. The EC will not revoke the yellow card until Vietnamese fishermen abide by regulations,” Cuong said. … [Read more...] about Vietnam seeks stern measures to tackle IUU fishing
Locals protest against titanium mining in southern province Bình Định
Hồ Ngọc Chánh, chief of staff and speaker of Phù Mỹ District People’s Committee, said the district has reported to the province’s authorities regarding the protests and attempts by the locals to prevent the company’s mining activities. … [Read more...] about Locals protest against titanium mining in southern province Bình Định
