Irrigation

Irrigation works given priority

HN — The Nation's Set up Standing Committee talked about the supplementation of 5 new investment projects throughout the time of 2012-2015, the allocation more VND5.5 trillion ($262 million) in Government bonds to urgent irrigation works and also the implementation of national target programmes throughout its eighth session yesterday.Minister of Planning and Investment Bui Quang Vinh suggested five new projects that fell outdoors their email list authorized by the National Set up this year, but that have

Israeli President’s visit aims to boost ties

President of the State of Israel Shimon Peres will pay an official visit to Vietnam from Nov. 22-26 at the invitation of President Truong Tan Sang.

Hau Giang rejects rumor of fish-related cancer

Eating square-head anabas does not cause cancer as rumored, the Hau Giang province Department of Agriculture and Rural Development yesterday confirmed.

Region needs $5b for water systems

The north-central region needs VND109 trillion (US$5.1 billion) to upgrade its water resources system by 2050 in response to rising sea levels and other effects of climate change.

No one thought to be dead in Phu Yen bus crash

No bodies were found in the bus or canal into which it plunged in the central Phu Yen Province Tuesday

Officials call off search for victims of Phu Yen bus crash

Chairman of the Phu Hoa district People's Committee Ha Trung Khang on Feb. 9 ordered an end to the search for victims of a coach accident.

Officials call off search for victims of Phu Yen bus crash

Chairman of the Phu Hoa District People's Committee Ha Trung Khang yesterday afternoon ordered an end to the search for victims of a coach accident.

ADB pledges $108 mln to improve Vietnam roads, irrigation systems

ADB gives $108 mln to improve rural infrastructure

The Asian Development Bank has approved a US$108 million loan for a project to upgrade rural roads and irrigation systems in mountainous provinces

ADB offers loans for health, irrigation projects

It will provide loans worth US$160 million and a grant of $11 million to improve health services and infrastructure