According to agricultural experts, the application of biotechnological advances, mechanisation and the development of irrigation work have contributed 30 percent to agricultural growth in the past five years.

Ha Noi (VNA) - A seminar on wetlands and poverty reduction was held in Ha Noi on August 29 to identify priority issues when implementing the national wetland programme.

In recent years, the technology and science have been developed distinctively with many studies relating the application of technology in the management and exploitation of water resource in Red River basin. Followings are outstanding achievements:

New York (VNA) - Sea level has risen by 3 cm a year on average over the past 12 years, while the average rise in sea level over the past 50 years is 0.18 cm only, NASA scientists said.

Ha Noi, July 13 (VNA) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MNRE), in coordination with the United Nations Environment Programme, is seeking investment, especially from international partners and non-governmental organisations, for eight projects on management of mangrove forests in the country.