Hanoi starts work on waste water treatment station

Work on the construction of a waste water treatment station at Bay Mau lake in the city’s largest green park started on October 7, helping improve the capital city’s environment.

Pac Bo becomes national special relic site

A ceremony to announce Pac Bo as a national special relic site took place in northern Cao Bang province on October 6.

Nam Dinh celebrates 750 years

A grand ceremony attended by President Truong Tan Sang was held in the northern city of Nam Dinh yesterday to mark the 750th anniversary of Thien Truong, the old capital of the Tran dynasty (1225-1400). st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }

I Love Hanoi campaign launched

Nearly 7,000 young people attended the opening ceremony of the ‘I Love Hanoi’ campaign in the capital city on October 6.

Buddhist woodblocks receive UNESCO title

The northern province of Bac Giang on October 6 received a UNESCO certificate recognising a collection of woodblocks at Vinh Nghiem pagoda as part of the world documentary heritage of Asia-Pacific. st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }

Environmental protection – an urgent issue for many countries

An international seminar on sustainable manufacturing and environmental management was held in Hanoi on October 6. st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }

MARD’s circular puts wildlife in danger

The Circular No. 47 of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) which allows exploiting 160 species of wild beast for commercial purposes has caused big worries.

Calls to halt natural forest exploitation by 2013

The Tay Nguyen Steering Committee has urged the Government to ban natural forest exploitation in the region by early next year to protect and preserve the picturesque Central Highlands. The request will not apply to forest businesses in possession of an international sustainable forest development certificate, the committee said.

Campaign fights illegal rhino and bear trade

A campaign was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on October 4 to raise public awareness of preventing illegal trade of rhinos and bears in Vietnam. st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }

Viet Nam loses ‘green' image

Viet Nam was enduring adverse affects to the environment after 25 years of economic development, said environmental experts. st1\:*{behavior:url(#ieooui) }