Mekong Delta Resilient Business Network officially makes debut
The Mekong Delta Resilient Business Network (MRBN), the first of its kind in the country, made its debut during a ceremony held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)'s chapter in Can Tho and The Asian Foundation (TAF) on May 6 morning.
Members of the newly-established Mekong Delta Resilient Business Network (MRBN) are introduced at a ceremony on May 6. (Photo: VNA)
Can Tho (VNA) – The Mekong Delta Resilient BusinessNetwork (MRBN), the first of its kind in the country, made its debut during aceremony held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI)'s chapter inCan Tho and The Asian Foundation (TAF) on May 6 morning.
The MRBN will work to strengthen partnership for the sustainabledevelopment of the Mekong Delta, climate change adaption and reduction ofclimate change impacts.
It now has operational rules and a 39-member executive boardcomprising academics, business executives and experts in rice and fruitexports, resilient technology and logistics services.
In his remarks, Director of VCCI Can Tho Nguyen Phuong Lamoutlined a number of activities underway in the Mekong Delta, including studieson the state of the ongoing drought and saline intrusion in the region and negativeimpacts of climate change on local enterprises and economy, surveys onclimate- and drought-resilient business models and symposiums with domestic andforeign specialists seeking solutions for the management of and long-termresponse to natural disaster risks.
Lam voiced his hope that the MRBN will not only createinitiatives and promote experience sharing but also act as a think tank for thegovernment in policy making.
During the event, the MRBN signed a Memorandum ofUnderstanding with the Can Tho University’s Research Institute for ClimateChange (DRAGON-Mekong Institute) for future cooperation.
The Mekong Delta, known for its fertility and rice fields,has been facing enormous challenges posed by climate change and upstreamactivities.
According to the World Bank’s assessment, Vietnam is one ofthe five countries hardest hit by climate change, with a one-metre rise in sealevels likely to affect 10 percent of population and cause losses equal to 10percent of GDP in delta regions./.
Innovative and business-driven solutions to reduce food waste are critical to enhancing sustainability and reducing environmental impact, said Mark Tattlesall, Deputy Ambassador of Australia to Vietnam, in a workshop on food waste on April 20.
A conference was held by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) in coordination with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) in Hanoi on April 26 to collect ideas on the draft national strategy on climate change until 2050.
Chairman of the Can Tho People’s Committee Tran Viet Truong on April 28 had a working session with Australian Ambassador to Vietnam Robyn Mudie, during which the two sides sought stronger cooperation in climate change adaptation.
Australia has been a long-term partner of Vietnam in the Mekong Delta, affirmed Australian Ambassador Robyn Mudie during a recent interview with the Vietnam News Agency (VNA).
Floodwater levels in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are high and will continue to rise this month, especially in upstream areas, according to the hydraulic works management and construction department of the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
Conservation efforts to restore habitat and boost the population of red-crowned cranes in Tram Chim National Park are finally showing progress, with the cranes and many other rare wild birds coming back to the park.
Torrential rains from the night of July 31 to early August 1 triggered flash floods and landslides across several communes in Dien Bien province, leaving at least two people dead and eight others missing.
Transitioning to a circular economy not only offers a sustainable development path for Ho Chi Minh City but also serves as a pivotal step toward establishing a fully green economy.
An exhibition featuring 100 green, recycled, and circular economy models and products from 50 businesses and educational establishments took place in Ho Chi Minh City on July 31, as part of the local green transition forum and recycle day 2025.
Regional solidarity and cooperation are the key factor for the effective implementation of wildlife protection regulations. Only through sustainable cooperation, innovative approaches, and collective action can biodiversity be safeguarded for the present and future generations, an Vietnamese official has said.
Hanoi has approved a comprehensive plan to restore the environmental quality and develop four major urban rivers – the To Lich, Kim Nguu, Lu, and Set reverine environments.
The Javan pangolin is listed in Vietnam’s Red Book as critically endangered and is protected under Group IB – a category reserved for forest species facing an extremely high risk of extinction and requiring strict conservation measures.
As a key member of the core group of 18 countries, initiated by Vanuatu, Vietnam engaged in advocating for the UN General Assembly’s Resolution N.77/276, requesting for the ICJ’s advisory opinion. Following the resolution's adoption, Vietnam fully participated in all procedural steps for the first time, from submitting written proposals to presenting directly at the court’s hearings.
The wild elephant population in Da Nang includes a full developed herb of mature males, females, and calves. To date, the herd has grown to nine individuals.
Conservation efforts here have become a model, helping to save millions of turtle hatchlings and promoting Con Dao as a member of the Indian Ocean-Southeast Asia Turtle Site Network.
As part of its drive to fulfil its net zero emissions commitment by 2050, Vietnam is fast-tracking the development of a legal corridor to launch a pilot carbon market by the end of 2025, according to the Department of Climate Change.
Under the plan, from 2025 to 2026, the city will complete mechanisms and policies to support businesses in switching to green vehicles, expand the electric and green-energy bus network, and build charging stations. The targeted proportion of green buses is set at 10% in 2025 and 20–23% in 2026.
Storm Comay, the fourth in the East Sea this year, was at around 16.7 degrees North and 118.3 degrees East, in the east of the East Sea's northern waters as of 4am on July 24.
The disaster risk warning level for flash floods, landslides, and ground subsidence due to heavy rains and flows is rated at level 1, except in Nghe An, where it is raised to level 2.
Members of the newly-established Mekong Delta Resilient Business Network (MRBN) are introduced at a ceremony on May 6. (Photo: VNA)
