Tag: oceans
Environmentally friendly VinBus vehicles roll onto Hanoi’s road
VOV.VN - VinBus, a member company of VinGroup specialising in transport services, officially put its first smart electric buses into operation in the capital on December 2, with the vehicles running every 10 to 15 minutes.
Vietnamese, French experts share experience in marine pollution control
A seminar on marine pollution control was held in both in-person and online forms on November 30 by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV) and the Embassy of France in Hanoi.
Da Nang launches "Clean cities, blue ocean" programme
The Department of Natural Resources and Environment of central Da Nang city organised a workshop to introduce the “Clean cities, blue ocean” (CCBO) programme on November 2.
Vietnam eyes building blue economy partnership group
The Vietnam Administration of Sea and Islands (VASI) at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment and the World Bank have jointly held a virtual consultation workshop on the building of a Blue Economy partnership group.
WWF campaign aims to reduce plastic waste
VOV.VN - The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) has recently launched a communication campaign which calls on people to reduce ocean plastic waste.
Vietnam ready to join talks on global treaty on marine plastic waste
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has approved a plan for Vietnam to proactively prepare for and take part in the building of a global agreement on ocean plastic pollution.
Blue Oceans, Green Future–Norway’s commitment to oceans and ocean industries
VOV.VN - The Vietnamese Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries recently signed a Letter of Intent on strengthening and developing cooperation in marine aquaculture industry.
Vietnam deeply aware of challenges to maritime security
VOV.VN - The nation is deeply aware of the value of seas and challenges to maritime security, said Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh while addressing the high-level open debate of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), which was held virtually on August 9.
Vietnam bolsters efforts for sustainable development of marine livelihoods
The theme of this year's World Oceans Day is 'The Ocean: Life and Livelihoods', which creates an opportunity for all-level agencies, sectors and localities to show their resolve in implementing the national strategy on sustainable development of the sea-based economy.
Vietnam plans activities in response to World Oceans Day
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has sent an dispatch on the hosting of activities under the Vietnam Sea and Islands Week and responding to the World Oceans Day (June 8) to ministries, sectors, organisations and authorities of localities nationwide.