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Mekong leaders seeks sound judgment on development risks
(14:42:17 PM 05/04/2014)Accelerating basin-wide studies to reduce negative impacts and battling natural disaster woes are among key priorities for Mekong nations
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Enhanced management of natural resources and proactive response to natural disaster
(08:13:06 AM 25/10/2014)On the first working day, 20th of October 2014, of the 8th session, legislature XIII of the National Assembly, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung presented a report on the socioeconomic development in 2014 and duties in 2015.
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More fund for climate change response
(14:31:15 PM 28/06/2013)
Around 6,000 communes which are mostly vulnerable to climate change will get US$5 million to mitigate natural disaster risks.
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Deputies discuss changes to law on disaster prevention, control
(08:32:06 AM 08/06/2013)National Assembly deputies met yesterday in the capital to discuss proposed changes to Viet Nam's Law on Natural Disaster Prevention and Control.
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United States continues to support Da Nang to build storm-resistant housing
(10:15:43 AM 16/10/2014)Ms. Ngo Thi Le Mai, coordinator of the Institute for Social and Environmental Transition (ISET) in Vietnam said Vietnam had continued to face climate change with the increase of natural disasters, typhoons and floods. In the provinces of the Central region – the areas frequently hit by disasters with devastating power, including Da Nang City, the model of storm-resistant housing is considered the optimal solution, in order to minimize the risks of disaster.
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Disaster warning system for northeast approved
(12:41:56 PM 14/04/2015)The Government has approved a project to modernise the natural disaster warning and forecast system at the northeastern region's hydro-meteorological centre, with the help of non-refundable aid from South Korea.
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Weather warnings in Vietnam to be improved
(16:33:35 PM 06/07/2015)Nguyen Duc Cuong, Head of the Hydrometeorological Information and Natural Disaster Prevention Unit, spoke to Tai Nguyen va Moi Truong (Natural Resources and Environment) about an early warning system.
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Meeting marks International Day for Disaster Reduction
(10:25:02 AM 15/10/2014)More than 800 people, mostly older people, took part in a meeting to mark the International Day for Disaster Reduction (IDDR) in southern My Tho City, Tien Giang province on October 13.
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Minister seeks further clarification on earthquake risks
(13:48:21 PM 14/04/2015)Science and Technology Minister Nguyen Quan on Wednesday urged Japanese scientists to further clarify risks of an earthquake at the construction site of the Ninh Thuan 2 nuclear power plant.
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Tourism property investors complain of risks
(09:03:26 AM 06/08/2014)The Government should take measures to reduce the difficulties and risks involved in investing in tourism properties so that the sector can revive, experts have told a conference.
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Hero risks his life to rescue flood victims
(13:14:42 PM 04/12/2013)It was the right decision at the right time. Pham Lam Vu, 39, knows that now, since two people are safe after he saved them from the fierce flood in November in central Quang Ngai Province.
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Establishing Disaster Prevention Fund: Active response
(13:53:11 PM 29/11/2014)According to Decree No. 94/NĐ-CP, since December 8th 2014, Disaster Prevention Fund will be established in the local nationwide. The innovation of revenues, operating and support expenses is expected to provide a stable and versatile source of income to respond to disasters in the local.
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GERMANY SUPPORTS VIET NAM IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND RESPOND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT
(15:27:36 PM 09/10/2015)Quy Nhon (Binh Dinh) and Tuy Hoa (Phu Yen), 6 – 11 October, 2015- The Viet Nam Red Cross Society with the technical support from the Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the German Red Cross (GRC) organises simulation exercises on Disaster Risk Management (DRM) in six wards of Quy Nhon and Tuy Hoa cities.
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Research shows midlife healthy diet reduces risks of late-life memory disorders
(14:33:18 PM 05/03/2014)A doctoral research carried out in the University of Eastern Finland shows that Healthy diet in midlife decreases risks of memory disorder in old age, Finnish Daily Helsingin Sanomat reported on Monday.
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Mekong’s sediment load decreases, disaster nears
(16:32:57 PM 09/07/2015)The rapid decrease of the sediment load in the Mekong River has been largely caused by hydropower dams. The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) in Vietnam last week said suspended sediment load decreased from 160 million tons to 75 million tons between 1992 and 2014.
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Instant noodles carry health risks for women: study
(14:20:58 PM 22/08/2014)Women who eat instant noodles, like Ramen, at least two times a week face a greater risk of high blood pressure, elevated blood sugar and high cholesterol, US researchers said Thursday.
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