Climate change impacts human health

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Nhân dân English 1 month(s) ago

Nhan Dan - The Department of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change has recently announced the latest sea level rise and climate change scenarios for Vietnam in 2012, indicating that there have been tremendous impacts on many areas including water resources, biodiversity and socio-economic progress, and especially human health.

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New Decree cracks down on counterfeit goods

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Hanoi Times English 2 month(s) ago

The Hanoitimes - A Government decree takes force today stating that people violating manufacturing laws by producing and trading counterfeit goods will be handed severe fines.

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New Decree cracks down on counterfeit goods

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VietNam News English 2 month(s) ago

A Government decree takes force today stating that people violating manufacturing laws by producing and trading counterfeit goods will be handed severe fines.

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China admits pollution-linked 'cancer villages'

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Báo Dân Trí English 3 month(s) ago

China admits pollution-linked 'cancer villages'

China's environment ministry has acknowledged the existence of "cancer villages", several years after widespread speculation first began that polluted areas were seeing a higher incidence of the disease.

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China admits pollution-linked 'cancer villages'

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Báo Tuổi Trẻ English 3 month(s) ago

China admits pollution-linked 'cancer villages'

China's environment ministry has acknowledged the existence of "cancer villages", after years of assertions by academics and domestic media that polluted areas experience higher rates of the disease.

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Geomagnetic storms to intensify this year

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VietnamPlus English 3 month(s) ago

Scientists forecast around 40-45 geomagnetic storms would hit Vietnam this year with more powerful intensity than in previous years.

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‘Callisia Fragrans’ plant has medicinal value

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SaiGon GP English 3 month(s) ago

‘Callisia Fragrans’ plant has medicinal value

The plant known as ‘Callisia Fragrans’ has been found to have great medicinal value in the treatment of many diseases, according to a report presented at a science seminar organized by Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology on January 30.

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Over 50% of vegetable samples contain chemical residue

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Hanoi Times English 5 month(s) ago 2 related news

The Hanoitimes - More than 51% of vegetable test samples were confirmed with high chemical residue at a conference o­n safe vegetables in Hanoi Tightening safe vegetable controls

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PM approves new regulations for agricultural development

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Nhân dân English 5 month(s) ago

PM approves new regulations for agricultural development

Hi-tech plant seedling

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Tourism industry targets 42 million visitors

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VietNam News English 6 month(s) ago

Despite a challenging economic environment, the country's tourism industry aims to attract 42 million visitors, including 7 million foreigners, in 2013, a conference heard in HCM City on Wednesday. At the meeting, domestic tourist agencies and companies discussed ways to improve the industry and to reach the target.

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Govt orders crackdown on chicken smugglers

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VietNam News English 6 month(s) ago

Govt orders crackdown on chicken smugglers

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Thien Nhan has required Ha Noi People's Committee and northern Bac Giang Province People's Committee to supply quarantined chicken to city people.

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Poor monitoring allows pesticide abuse to continue

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Báo Dân Trí English 6 month(s) ago

Poor monitoring allows pesticide abuse to continue

Concern has grown over inadequate pesticide management in Vietnam, putting people and the environment at risk.

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Ministry controls illegal chicken sales

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VietNam News English 6 month(s) ago

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has succeeded in controlling the illegal import of chicken from China that contains high levels of sulfadizain, a substance harmful to human health.

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$1.24 billion needed to rescue Saigon from flooding

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Báo Dân Trí English 6 month(s) ago

$1.24 billion needed to rescue Saigon from flooding

By 2070, there will be nearly 10,000 hectares, 257,000 people, 1,494 km of roads and many production facilities, industrial parks being flooded due to high tides and the sea level rise, according to a workshop assessing the risk of climate change on human health in HCM City on November 13.

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Weather changes affect health

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VietNam News English 6 month(s) ago

Weather changes affect health

The public needs to be better informed about climate change and the effects it can have on their health, officials have urged.

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