Forum promotes green, climate change resilient urban
Developing Vietnam’s cities toward green growth and adapting to climate change is being discussed at a forum in Tam Ky city, the central province of Quang Nam, that opened on August 23.
The forum in Quang Nam (Source: baoxaydung.com.vn)
Quang Nam(VNA) – Developing Vietnam’s cities toward green growth and adapting to climate change is being discussed at a forum in Ta🔯m Ky city, the central province of Quang Nam, that opened on August 23.
The two-day event was jointly organised by the Ministry of Construction, the UN-Habitat Vietnam Programme and the provincial People’s Committee.
Participants sought to enhance the effectiveness of urban planning and management, and relevant legal framework, better access to urban services such as housing, infrastructure facilities and financial resources.
Poverty reduction, environmental protection and climate change adaptation were also debated.
Deputy Minister of Construction Phan Thi My Linh underlined the role of urban areas in realising economic and environmental goals, saying that urbanisation gives impetus to economic growth.
Over the past years, Vietnam has recorded a fast urbanization rate, from 23.7 percent in 1999 to 35.7 percent in 2015. The rate is expected to reach 40 percent by 2020.
Vietnam currently has 787 cities with a combined population of 32 million people.
The quick urbanisation has resulted in low-efficient land use, unmatched infrastructure, and low urban competitiveness, causing negative impacts on the people’s living conditions and the economic growth of the cities in particular and the nation in general.
Vietnam is among the countries most affected by climate change, and the issue poses new challenges to the nation’s urbanisation process.
A representative from the World Bank Vietnam suggested Vietnam devise new approaches in anticipation of difficulties facing in the next 30 years.
The WB has pledged support for 30 cities across Vietnam in green and sustainable growth.-VNA
Vietnam needs to have detailed criteria and policies that promote the development of green urban areas to improve living standards, architect Le Thi Bich Thuan has said.
The central city of Da Nang will start construction of two green urban projects – Dragon City and Bau Tram Lakeside – in Lien Chieu and Hoa Vang districts in the second quarter this year.
The Prime Minister has approved a technical support project using the Republic of Korea’s (RoK) non-refundable aid package for green urban planning in Vietnam.
A technical assistance project for establishing Vietnam’s green city master plan, funded by the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), kicked off in Hanoi on July 7.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha has approved the “Clean up the World” campaign for 2016 with the message of taking action for a green and sustainable urban environment.
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Chairman of the Vietnam Journalists’ Association (VJA) Le Quoc Minh has called for technology to be leveraged not to replace identity, but to enhance it—allowing Vietnamese journalism to reach both local and global audiences.
In recent years, with strong support from the Party and State, and building on its tradition as a heroic news agency, the VNA has not only actively participated in OANA but also proactively proposed various ideas for cooperation, helping shape a fresh image of effective media collaboration in the digital era, said VNA General Director Vu Viet Trang.
The education sector has been one of the foundations playing a vital role in deepening Vietnam – New Zealand ties, said Prof. Damon Salesa, Vice-Chancellor of the Auckland University of Technology (AUT).
Tien Giang province has addressed the housing needs of 608 poor, near-poor, and policy-beneficiary families facing housing difficulties. Of these, 370 houses were newly constructed while 238 underwent major renovations.
Dr Pham Minh Hung from the University of Economics and Business under Vietnam National University, Hanoi, said the fixed-term contract mechanism is a correct step, liberating the entire system from traditional constraints which have long stood in the way of innovation.
The partnership will focus on studying and recommending LRT routes that connect the city’s transport network with urban development zones, industrial parks, and TOD areas. The research will cover Thu Dau Mot city and surrounding areas, with completion scheduled before August 15, 2025.
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In Vietnam, the voluntary blood donation movement was first launched on January 24, 1994. In 2008, the Prime Minister established the National Steering Committee for Voluntary Blood Donation.
Currently, 20 Vietnamese citizens remain in Iran, including embassy staff and personnel. All are safe, mentally stable, and in regular contact with the embassy.
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GVB Startup 2025 attracted the participation of nearly 150 individuals and organisations from across Vietnam. The event seeks to promote bold and ambitious startup ideas and projects, contributing to the future of global innovation, and supporting startups through the provision of resources, networking opportunities, and market insights.
AI could not replace human judgment in verifying information and sensitive political events, and that humans remain the final gatekeepers of content, said Leonid Kovachich, head of the Asian department at Sputnik's international broadcasting division.
A veteran journalist of Argentina has praised the modern evolution of Vietnam’s press, which now serves a dual purpose: introducing Vietnam to the world while bringing global perspectives to domestic audiences.
The court announced that Quyet had submitted a written request to be tried in absentia, citing serious health issues. According to an official statement from Hospital 19/8, the defendant is suffering from multiple illnesses, experiencing fatigue and shortness of breath, with doctors warning of a “very high risk of death.”
A senior Party official highlighted the VNA’s consistent role over the past eight decades, noting that it remains a mainstream, uninterrupted, timely, accurate, and authoritative source of news that helps shape public opinion, strengthen public trust, and safeguard the ideological foundation of the Party.
The forum in Quang Nam (Source: baoxaydung.com.vn)
