Minister talks climate change response in Mekong Delta
Climate change response in the Mekong Delta, a region vulnerable to this global phenomenon, continued to be one of the issues that legislators grilled Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha about on November 1.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha fields legislators' questions on November 1 (Photo: VNA)
Hanoi (VNA) – Climate change response in theMekong Delta, a region vulnerable to this global phenomenon, continued to beone of the issues that legislators grilled Minister of Natural Resources andEnvironment Tran Hong Ha about on November 1.
At the question-and-answer session, part of theongoing sixth session of the 14th parliament, Ha said the Party and State havepaid much attention to climate change response in the Mekong Delta.
Relevant resolutions on this problem have beenissued, including the Government’s Resolution 120/NQ-CP 2017 on developing theMekong Delta adaptive to climate change. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc hasordered a plan of action to be built to realise this resolution, and anestimated budget of about 12 trillion VND (516 million USD) for the plan hasbeen submitted to the PM, he noted.
Ministries, sectors and localities have proposedvery concrete tasks based on integrated approaches to climate change in theregion, the minister said.
Aside from the plan of action, Vietnam is alsoimplementing a World Bank-supported project that focuses on piloting livelihoodmodels, completing relevant database and developing an integrated data centrefor the Mekong Delta.
The Government has spent more than 1.5 trillionVND (64.5 million USD) on addressing river bank and beach erosion, Ha said,noting that he expects the National Assembly will approve the funding forclimate change response activities in the time ahead.
The Mekong Delta, encompassing 12 provinces andone centrally-run city, covers about 4 million ha of land, equivalent to 13percent of Vietnam’s total area. It is the biggest aquaculture and riceproduction hub of Vietnam.-VNA
Green transformation for energy and water resource security in the Mekong Sub-region is crucial for Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia to respond to climate change, experts said at a seminar held in the northeastern province of Quang Ninh on October 16.
Vietnam has shown strong performance in building and implementing policy actions related to climate change it committed to development partners, stated Pham Van Tan, deputy head of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.
An embankment project along part of the Hoai River, stretching from the iconic Japanese covered bridge to the Cam Nam Bridge, is classified as a priority in the national programme for climate change
The Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU) and the Korean Foundation for Advanced Studies (KFAS) will co-organise the Hanoi Forum 2018 from November 8-11 in a bid to seek more measures to respond to climate change and boost sustainable development.
A workshop was held in Hanoi on October 30 to review the project “Creation of an overarching framework for Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) and measuring, reporting, and verification in Vietnam”.
The Party and State of Vietnam always attach great importance to and give top priority to the development of Vietnam–China relations. Vietnam is ready to work with the Chinese Party and State to further deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Cooperative Partnership and promote the building of the Vietnam-China community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.
Under the leadership of President Ho Chi Minh and the CPV, President Cuong said, the press has been a steadfast force on the ideological and cultural front, rallying the masses to pursue national aspirations.
NA Chairman Tran Thanh Man stressed the need to accelerate the application of artificial intelligence and smart teaching equipment, innovate teaching and assessment methods, and further improve the quality of formal education.
He also pledged that the NA will promote its ongoing supervision, making sure that every promise must lead to results, and every commitment must bring about real changes.
Minister of Industry and Trade Nguyen Hong Dien welcomed the proposals put forward by the US side and reiterated Vietnam’s request for consideration of key areas of interest, including reciprocal tariff policies and access for Vietnamese key export products to the US market.
Deputy PM Le Thanh Long proposed countries promote shared values, including building trust, sincerity, and solidarity among nations and peoples; fostering cooperation spirit and responsible behaviour as well as upholding international law and the UN Charter; and placing people at the centre and as the goal, the key player, and the driving force of all policies.
The show, together with a grand parade to be held silmutaneously at Ba Dinh Square in Hanoi, will celebrate the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution, the National Day, and the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army (VPA).
In particular, in April 2023, the two sides successfully carried out a joint operation that dismantled a major organised, transnational drug trafficking ring involving both Vietnamese and Cambodian suspects.
The Vietnamese Embassy in Israel is closely coordinating with relevant local agencies to stay informed and provide the utmost support possible for Vietnamese nationals.
The launch of Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, even before the founding of the Communist Party of Vietnam, is considered a testament to President Ho Chi Minh’s strategic foresight and strong belief in the guiding power of the revolutionary media.
New Zealand is currently one of Vietnam’s most important partners in the region, marked by a high level of political trust, strong and reliable defence and security cooperation, and increasingly open economic, trade, and investment ties.
Party General Secretary To Lam stressed that the Central Public Security Party Committee must be fully aware of the extremely important role of the People's Public Security force in the country's new revolutionary phase, so as to guide each branch and level of the force as the nation undergoes transformation.
Addressing concerns over university education spending, Son explained that as public universities gain greater autonomy, the Ministry of Finance has scaled back recurrent state funding. “Over the past decade, as autonomy has increased, the State's support has steadily declined”, he noted
Lao Minister of Foreign Affairs Thongsavanh Phomvihane affirmed that the presence of Vietnamese press offices in Laos vividly demonstrates the great friendship, special solidarity, and comprehensive cooperation between the two nations, as the press is not only a means of communication but also an important bridge for spreading consciousness about the history, values, and strategic depth of the Laos – Vietnam relationship to the people of both countries and the international community.
The country is willing to participate in collective efforts to promote cooperation and mobilise resources to advance the current priority issues of developing countries, such as trade, investment, infrastructure connectivity, making the most of scientific and technological advances for development, and people-to-people exchanges, Hang said.
During the negotiations, the US highly evaluated Vietnam’s goodwill and efforts, affirmed its appreciation for the bilateral relationship, acknowledged Vietnam’s proposals and concerns, and considered these an important basis for continuing discussions and moving towards a final agreement.
The Chairman stressed the need for stricter fiscal discipline, faster digital transformation, and more efficient management of State budget revenues and expenditures.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha fields legislators' questions on November 1 (Photo: VNA) 
