Notification
Viet Nam to Chair the Mekong River Commission Council in 2026
14:16 27/11/2025
Three youth-led initiatives address water challenges
The UNESCO Water Challenge for Young Innovators 2025 is an initiative organized by UNESCO in Viet Nam in partnership with the Institute for Innovation and Development (IID). The program aims to identify and support scientific, technological, and social solutions that address real-world water issues in Viet Nam.
Pilot project on industrial wastewater reuse launched
On November 18, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Viet Nam, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, and the DEEP C Industrial Zones Consortium jointly held a launching ceremony for the Pilot Project on Industrial Wastewater Reuse at DEEP C Hai Phong 2 Industrial Zone. The initiative is part of the Accelerating Circular Economy for Businesses (ACE-Biz) project.
Initiative for safe and efficient water use
That is the theme of the painting contest recently launched by the Department of Water Resources Management in coordination with UNICEF. This is a meaningful activity aimed at the younger generation, inspiring love and responsibility toward the most precious resource of life.
Developing the 2026-2030 strategy for the Mekong River Commission
13:00 30/09/2025
This was a key agenda item at the 29th Meeting of the Mekong River Commission (MRC) with Dialogue Partners (China and Myanmar) and the 60th Meeting of the MRC Joint Committee, held on 29–30 September in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Circular water economy: International lessons and Vietnam's progress
10:18 18/09/2025
In the global shift toward green growth and sustainable development, water treatment and reuse are no longer merely technical requirements — they have become core criteria for building environmentally friendly production ecosystems. In Vietnam, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has identified circular water management as a key pillar to enhance business competitiveness, reduce environmental risks, and move toward a circular economy.
France supports integrated water resources management
08:00 12/09/2025
The Rhin-Meuse River Basin Water Agency (France) has supported Gia Lai province in implementing Phase 1 of the Integrated Water Resources Management Project in Vietnam, focused on the Kon River basin.
Ensuring water security through connectivity
09:13 25/09/2024
In Vientiane, Laos, the Mekong River Commission (MRC), in collaboration with ASEAN, co-hosted the second ASEAN-MRC Water Security Dialogue under the theme: "Sustainable Investment for a Connected, Resilient, and Water-Secure Southeast Asia."
Strengthening Coordination and Management of Transboundary Water Resources
09:15 03/07/2024
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has signed a Grant Agreement with the Mekong River Commission (MRC) valued at approximately $5 million for the Mekong Basin Partnership.
37 million Euro to improve water sources for the driest localities
07:47 17/06/2024
Ninh Thuan province has agreed to implement the project by building a water transfer pipeline from Song Than Reservoir (Ninh Son district) to Lanh Ra Reservoir (Ninh Phuoc district) with an investment of over 37 million Euros by the Government sponsored by the French Development Agency (AFD).