Sci-Tech

Four maps to confront climate change
12/03/2009 05:00
The Mekong Delta city of Can Tho is working with experts of the World Bank to build a set of maps to service its program on coping with climate change. The set of maps includes four digital maps on the current material facilities, social-economic...
Hanoi may have 8-grade earthquake
12/03/2009 05:00
Hanoi may face earthquakes at the highest levels of 8 or 9 of the extermination grade, said the Deputy Director of the Earthquake Notification & Tsunami Warning Centre, Dr. Nguyen Hong Phuong. Houses destroyed by earthquake in China. Hanoi may face...
Germany helps recover coastal eco-system in Bac Lieu
12/03/2009 05:00
The German Government will grant EUR1.6 million to help recover the eco-system of mangrove forests in the coastal area of southern Bac Lieu province. An agreement to this effect was signed by Astrid Klug, State Secretary and Vice Minister of Natural...
Many fish die in Hanoi’s rivers and lakes
11/03/2009 05:00
Fish are dying en masse in the Nhue River and the lakes of Hoan Kiem, Linh Dam, Dinh Cong, and the West Lake, causing terrible smells and causing concern for local residents. Dead fish on the bank of Nhue River. The incident has been happening in Nhue...
Calls for action as water supplies shrink
11/03/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – Urgent measures are needed to manage the country’s dwindling water resources. Deputy Prime Minister Hoang Trung Hai said at a meeting in the capital yesterday. Workers fixing system of refining water at Ha Noi Clean Water Company. The company...
Dong Nai draws up blacklist of polluters
11/03/2009 05:00
Learning experience from the Vedan case, the southern province of Dong Nai finalised its largest inspection ever of factories located in the province and announced a list of 100 enterprises that cause environmental pollution. The local authorities...
Hue, HCM City join ‘Earth Hour’ campaign
11/03/2009 05:00
LookAtVietnam – The central city of Hue city and HCM City will take part in the annual international event, Earth Hour, from 8.30pm to 9.30pm on March 28, 2009. The central city of Hue and HCM City will take part in the annual international event, Earth...