Environment

Francophone states gather to discuss the environment (03-06-2005) HA NOI — Experts from Francophone countries flocked to Ha Noi yesterday for a three-day meeting on energy and the environment during the 2006-09 period. The meeting is held by the Orientation Council under the Francophone Institute of Energy and Environment (IEPF). The conference aims to help member countries fully tap their potentials in energy and the environment and to meet the 10-year strategic framework goal, which was approved by the Francophone Summit in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, last year. Director of the Centre for Renewable Energy and Rural Development Le Hoang To, who represents Viet Nam at the IEPF Orientation Council and who represents the Asia-Pacific region at the meeting, said IEPF-funded projects in Viet Nam have focused on human resources development, biological diversity and the environment. The IEPF has also funded research projects on new energy sources, she added. In … [Read more...] about Francophone states gather to discuss the environment

NA considers laws on forex, environment (05-10-2005) HA NOI — The National Assembly Standing Committee yesterday discussed several draft laws and ordinances, including the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange and the revised Law on Environmental Protection. State Bank of Viet Nam Governor Le Duc Thuy told the committee that the drafting committee was racing against time to complete the Ordinance on Foreign Exchange on schedule, with assistance from the International Monetary Fund. While the draft ordinance has already gained across-the-board support from the Government, there have also been opinions among National Assembly deputies that it needs to be more flexible and preserve national interests without conflicting with international conventions. At the same time, standing committee members also suggested reviewing existing State foreign exchange control measures to make it easier for people to trade foreign currencies. Deputy National Assembly chairman Nguyen Van … [Read more...] about NA considers laws on forex, environment

Environment ministry: Hanoi not among most air-polluted cities By Van Ly Local motorcyclists wear face masks to prevent themselves from dust and vehicle emissions on Ngo Gia Tu Street, Long Bien District, Hanoi. The concentration of ultrafine particles in the city was extremely high for several days in quarter one this year – PHOTO: TPO HANOI - Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan, speaking at a press conference on April 2, refuted a conclusion by non-governmental environmental organization Greenpeace, which previously claimed that Hanoi ranked second among the worst cities in Southeast Asia for air pollution. The Hanoi-based Green Innovation and Development Center, also known as GreenID, on March 6 issued a press release saying Greenpeace’s 2018 World Air Quality Report listed Hanoi as the second most air-polluted city in the region, preceded by Jakarta in Indonesia. Data from the report showed the air quality of 20 cities in only four … [Read more...] about Environment ministry: Hanoi not among most air-polluted cities

Chemicals must be environment friendly, safe, say NA deputies (26-10-2007) Ha Noi — National Assembly deputies emphasised the need for Viet Nam’s new Chemical Law to ensure safety and environmental protection when they discussed the proposed legislation in a plenary session yesterday. Earlier, the deputies heard suggestions for changes to the draft law in a report from their Standing Committee. The report says the proposed law contains regulations for all the country’s chemical-related activities. These include the production, trade, and safety procedures for the use of chemicals as well as the rights and obligations of individuals, organisations and the State in their management. It says the draft law stipulates that individuals and organisations engaged in chemical-related activities must ensure the safety of both people and the environment. New, dangerous and banned chemicals must be strictly controlled. But deputy Nguyen Minh Thuyet, northern Lang … [Read more...] about Chemicals must be environment friendly, safe, say NA deputies

Vice President affirms country’s will to protect environment (20-10-2008) Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan (centre) attends the Francophone summit in Quebec City, Canada. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sang QUEBEC — Vice President Nguyen Thi Doan affirmed at the Francophone summit in Quebec, Canada on Saturday that Viet Nam was ready to co-operate on environmental protection and sustainable development. Doan praised the French-speaking community for selecting the environment as one of the main themes of the summit. She said the Vietnamese Government appreciated efforts by the international community in general, and the French-speaking community in particular, for environmental protection. She said Viet Nam had implemented many measures, including the building of a national strategy for environmental protection to 2010 with an eye to 2020. The country had also participated in many international conferences and signed several international conventions. … [Read more...] about Vice President affirms country’s will to protect environment

Singaporean firms pleased with trade environment (17-11-2009) Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong welcomes President Nguyen Minh Triet during his visit to Singapore. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Khang SINGAPORE — Singaporean enterprises are content with the trade and investment environment in Viet Nam and will continue to expand trade relations with the country, said Singaporean President Sellapan Rama Nathan to President Nguyen Minh Triet. The statement was made at a meeting between President S.R. Nathan and President Triet on the latter’s first state-level visit to Singapore. He was accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Pham Gia Khiem; Chairman of the President’s Office Nguyen Van Chien; Minister of Trade and Industry Vu Huy Hoang; Minister of Finance Vu Van Ninh; Vietnamese Ambassador in Singapore Nguyen Trung Thanh and other officials. While lauding Viet Nam’s achievements made during the renewal process, President Nathan said … [Read more...] about Singaporean firms pleased with trade environment