Climate change photography competition launched

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 in Vietnam.

Khmer festival celebrates unique cultural identity

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.

Seminar on Linh Phong complex project held

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 complex in and around Linh Phong Pagoda located in Ba Mountain, Phu Cat District, Binh Dinh Province.

An Energy-Saving Hotel: Saigon-Quy Nhon Hotel offers a sense of warmth and comfort

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 to assist preservation of Hue world heritage site

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.

Traditional music orchestra to be restored

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, 2008.

Duties on environment protection

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

Better environment for Phuoc Hai Beach

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

Phu Quoc to be a clean tourism island

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.

Deserving punishments and effective environmental police

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