A police officer uses a tree branch in the firefight. The cause of the fire is still unclear, but the central region has been going through a prolonged heat wave, with temperatures peaking at 39 degrees Celcius (102 degrees Fahrenheit) on recent days and forecast to reach 40 degrees this weekend. The scorching weather has increased the risks of forest fires. … [Read more...] about Central Vietnam tackles forest fires on war footing
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Electricity restored after forest fires impact transmission lines
While electricity consumption has not reached the maximum capacity, electricity production in the northern region is encountering difficulties as a number of coal-powered generators with a total capacity of over 2,000 MW could not be operated due to various reasons. … [Read more...] about Electricity restored after forest fires impact transmission lines
Neither safe nor effective to deploy copters in forest fire fight
As of 5:30 am on Monday, all fire points in Ha Tinh had been put out thanks to the collective efforts of 15,000 people. However, there were mild fires later on at some districts due to the strong Feohn wind which were all extinguished by early afternoon. But the risks of fires occuring any time in Ha Tinh remain. … [Read more...] about Neither safe nor effective to deploy copters in forest fire fight
Setting off New Year with hearts full of warmth
To ensure sustainable development, environmental protection is part of Coca-Cola’s global mandate; therefore, Coca-Cola Vietnam has always paid much attention to the environment, and providing access to clean water and sanitation in Vietnam. One popular CSR project is Coca-Cola’s Ekocenter, which aims to bring positive changes to the community and provide safe drinking water for thousands of locals across the country, with the highlight being the use of solar energy. … [Read more...] about Setting off New Year with hearts full of warmth
Tran Temple: a memorial to 14 kings of Tran
Nowadays, the Tran Temple complex is located on Tran Thua Road, Loc Vuong District, Nam Dinh City. Thien Truong Temple (the upper temple) stands in the centre of the complex, worshipping the Tran Kings and the royal princes. … [Read more...] about Tran Temple: a memorial to 14 kings of Tran
