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A glimpse into the future: This picturesque spot in Phuoc Dinh commune, Thuan Nam district, has been selected for a resettlement project, offering a new home to those affected by the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Project. (Photo: VNA) Vietnam is poised to embrace nuclear energy as a strategic pillar for its energy sector, as highlighted during a conference held in Hanoi on April 18. The gathering of experts and policymakers aimed to shape a resolution promoting the peaceful utilization of nuclear power, paving the way for sustainable development and energy security. Le Xuan Dinh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, emphasized the long-term vision behind nuclear power adoption, relying on advanced, proven, and secure technologies. The proposed resolution’s core directive is to vigorously expand nuclear energy applications across various sectors, aligning with socio-economic growth plans and prioritizing safety for people and the environment. Vietnam’s ambitious strategy...

The “Turning Waste into Art” art tour, a creative initiative highlighting urban environmental solutions in Hanoi, took place on September 30 at the iconic Phuc Tan Forest Park, located near Long Bien Bridge. International ambassadors to Vietnam at Phuc Tan Forest Park. Photo: Goethe-Institut Ha Noi This event was part of “Community Garden,” a collaborative project between Goethe-Institut Hanoi, Institut Français de Hanoi, and Think Playgrounds. The initiative aims to promote sustainable development in public spaces and enhance Hanoi’s urban landscape through creative recycling and public art installations. With support from the Franco-German Cultural Fund 2024, the project will continue until November 2024. The art tour attracted notable attendees, including Margarete Barth, German Ambassador to Vietnam, and Olivier Brochet, French Ambassador to Vietnam, along with international and Vietnamese artists and local residents from Phuc Tan Ward, Hoan Kiem District. ...