Noticias sobre Vietnam
Natural organic matter influences arsenic release into groundwater
Millions of people worldwide consume water contaminated with levels of arsenic that exceed those recommended by the World Health Organization.
Underground food sources enable bacteria to release arsenic into groundwater
Toxic arsenic in groundwater is a huge problem for more than a hundred million people worldwide, especially in Southeast Asian countries such as Bangladesh and Vietnam.
IHA launches $1m assessment fund for sustainable hydropower projects
First call for proposals announced with April 2020 application deadline.
Water agencies to leverage smart grid tech for higher revenue opportunities in APAC countries
Higher investments in automation and analytics to give an edge to utilities across the region.
SDGs represent almost US$10 trillion of high-impact investment potential
Standard Chartered examines the most impactful opportunities for investing in three infrastructure-focused SDGs in 15 high-growth markets across Asia and Africa.
Space, the next frontier: spatial finance and environmental sustainability
The belief that more information leads to better insights is eroding.
The burden of climate risk falls on the poor
Storm, flood, drought: With global warming, extreme events become more frequent and intense. They especially impact the poorest of the poor. Geographer Matthias Garschagen examines how urban societies can adapt to climate change.
Salty water in Bangkok is new ‘reality’ as sea pushes farther inland
By Rina Chandran. Bangkok's water authority says tap water is becoming saline as seawater pushes up the depleted Chao Phraya river, a growing risk faced by many of Asia's coastal cities.
EPA Administrator Wheeler addresses global water technology leaders in Tel Aviv
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Pilot Plant in Vietnam: Water for 10,000 People
Official Opening of Seo Ho Plant – KIT Develops Sustainable Water Supply Technologies for Threshold and Developing Countries.
Booming city, leaking network
ABB digital control and monitoring technologies strengthen Ho Chi Minh City’s aging water distribution system.
In climate crisis, mangroves bring massive benefits
In the discussion about climate change, coral reefs take a starring role — their importance and endangerment has been widely reported.
Addressing rising water stress levels
Every time temperatures hit new records the question is again raised: what about our water reserves? ABB is helping to provide an answer.
USAID announces $35 million for the Water and Energy for Food “WE4F” Challenge
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Utilities in Asia and Africa to improve their sustainability through Water Operators’ Partnerships
OFID (the OPEC Fund for International Development) and GWOPA (the Global Water Operators Partnerships Alliance) have entered, following a first collaboration for 10 African WOPs…
Global issues: Cambodia’s water crisis
There’s a vast amount of countries experiencing water issues in regards to water scarcity and a lack of wastewater treatment.
Water and sanitation subsidies need to better benefit the poor, says World Bank
Water and sanitation subsidies are disproportionately benefitting the better-off, according to a new report from the World Bank.
From Ikea to Gap, firms aim to use scarce water more wisely
Article written by by Adela Suliman. With population growth and climate change making water a scarcer resource, companies say using water wisely is key to remaining profitable.
Mekong River Commission utilizes space technology to improve flood forecasting
Lower Mekong countries suffer from the effects of seasonal flooding and flash flooding caused by monsoon rains and tropical storms.
UK companies explore water opportunities in Oman
British Water delegation supported by grants from DIT. Oman plans US$15 billion spend on wastewater. Companies already winning orders on the back of trade visit.