protecting the environment

Update news protecting the environment

Vietnam encourages private investment in energy: Politburo

The Politburo will encourage all economic sectors, especially private businesses, to invest in energy projects, Party General Secretary, President Nguyen Phu Trong has said.

Craft villages develop despite urbanisation

Urbanisation in rural areas has caused many traditional craft villages to shrink over the years.

Students to contribute ideas for volunteer campaign

The Vietnam Students’ Association on Wednesday launched the competition “Ideas for a student volunteer campaign”, which aims to create a competitive atmosphere for youth and support their creativity and intelligence.

HCM City targets power saving up to 2.5 percent by 2020

 VietNamNet Bridge – HCM City has set a target of saving 2 - 2.5 percent of energy consumption per year between now and 2020, with a view to protecting the environment.