A photography competition with the theme of “Climate change: impacts on our lives” was launched in Hanoi on Nov. 25, 2008 by the Vietnamese Photographers’ Association and the EC Delegation

Khmer communities in 12 southern provinces and cities are planning to hold a festival of culture, sport and tourism in Can Tho City from December 5-8, 2008.

Binh Dinh Buddhist Sangha’s Executive Board, Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam, and An Phu JSC on November 22, 2008 held a seminar on the spiritual, historical, ecological tourism

On November 11, 2008, the Energy Saving Office un­der the Ministry of Industry and Trade held an award ceremony for the “Second Annual Energy-Efficient Building 2008” contest.

UNESCO has stated its willingness to continue assisting Vietnam in preserving the tangible and intangible values of Hue imperial city, one of the world cultural heritage sites recognized by UNESCO.

A 70-member national symphony orchestra dedicated to the performance of traditional music is to be re-established, Le Ngoc Cuong, director of the Department for Performing Arts, said on Nov. 20,

There is a fact in many localities that environmental officials only have the right to uncover environment vio­lations and make reports to their su­periors.

Glowtec (Environmental) Vietnam, the Weekly and Dat Do District authorities have coordinated to launch a campaign to protect the local environment.

The Government has pledged to take all steps to maintain Phu Quoc Island off Kien Giang Province as a clean tour­ist destination to ensure its sustainable development.

I’m writing to you to express my wholehearted support for heavy and deserving punishments for serious polluters in Vietnam.

Saigontourist Holding Company, established in 1975, is currently the biggest travel company in Vietnam leading in environmental protection projects.

Viet Nam would not sacrifice the environment for immediate economic benefit, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung reiterated before the National Assembly last week.