Sci-Tech

Vietnam to endure seven storms in 2010
23/03/2010 05:00
The rainy and stormy season in 2010 is forecasted to develop in a very complicated manner, speculated a senior weather forecaster. Natural rhythms have been unusual, with an early tropical depression that moved from Binh Thuan to Soc Trang in January....
Salinity predicted to peak by end April
23/03/2010 05:00
The Southern Region Hydrometerological Center on Monday predicted that salinity intrusion in the south would peak at the end of April, severely affecting . . . Saltwater has invaded thousands of hectares of rice paddy in various districts of the southern...
Global warming, El Nino make VN hotter, says expert
22/03/2010 05:00
The country is seeing hotter, drier weather due to the El Nino phenomenon and global climate change, a weather expert has said. Drought could be worst for a century Drought turns life in central Vietnam upside down...
Turtle awareness campaign launched
22/03/2010 05:00
An interesting game was designed by Education for Nature Vietnam to equip students with knowledge about turtles and their current situation. A group of students playing a game to raise awareness about turtles. The future of many species of turtles now depends...
Nearly 100 int’l scientists discuss climate change in Vietnam
22/03/2010 05:00
Nearly 100 leading scientists from 25 countries are gathering in Hanoi for a conference entitled “Managing the Risk of Extreme Events and Disasters to Advance Climate Change Adaptation”. This is an international conference held by the...
Fish die in the thousands in Hanoi lake
22/03/2010 05:00
Thousands of fish have been found dead in a famous lake in Hanoi over the past week, but concerned agencies have been slow to respond. Capital moves to solve ammonia water pollution Waste water kills fish on Nhue River...
Supermarkets carry out “revolution” with paper bags
21/03/2010 05:00
On March 27, Coop Mart supermarkets will not supply plastic bags to its customers, but paper bags instead to protect the environment and as a response to Earth Hour 2010. Coop Mart employees are busy making paper bags from used newspapers, calendars,...