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Russia launches lunar lander in race to find water on moon

Russia launches lunar lander in race to find water on moon

Russia launched its first moon-landing spacecraft in 47 years on Friday in a bid to be the first nation to make a soft landing on the lunar south pole, a region believed to hold coveted pockets of water ice.
UN warns 'vampiric overconsumption' is draining world's water

UN warns 'vampiric overconsumption' is draining world's water

Vietnamese in semi-basement flats recall nightmare during Korea flooding

Vietnamese in semi-basement flats recall nightmare during Korea flooding

Bangladesh floods leave 3.5 million children needing clean water: UNICEF

Bangladesh floods leave 3.5 million children needing clean water: UNICEF

Fifteen children have drowned in flash floods that swept through Bangladesh with another 3.5 million urgently needing clean drinking water as the risk of waterborne diseases grows, UNICEF's country representative said on Friday.
June 24, 2022 | 06:05 pm PT
'Buying' Mekong water from China a farfetched scheme

'Buying' Mekong water from China a farfetched scheme

Several researchers have reacted with skepticism and criticism to American experts' suggestions of Mekong downstream countries paying China for water to avoid drought.
February 28, 2022 | 08:27 pm PT
Buy water from China, American experts advise downstream Mekong countries

Buy water from China, American experts advise downstream Mekong countries

American experts are recommending that countries in the Lower Mekong reach an agreement to pay China for water releases during times of crisis.
February 15, 2022 | 07:13 am PT
Dam monitor could help Mekong countries put China on notice

Dam monitor could help Mekong countries put China on notice

The Mekong Dam Monitor's impact will depend on how downstream countries use it, experts say.
December 28, 2020 | 09:00 pm PT
Polluted Mekong Delta river kills fish, contaminates water sources

Polluted Mekong Delta river kills fish, contaminates water sources

A section of the Cai Lon River in Hau Giang Province has turned black and foul-smelling, killing fish and contaminating local water sources.
August 17, 2020 | 10:33 pm PT
Vietnam calls for fair, sustainable use of Mekong River resources

Vietnam calls for fair, sustainable use of Mekong River resources

Vietnam has asked all riparian countries of the Mekong River to act together in using its water and other resources in a fair and sustainable manner.
January 9, 2020 | 06:36 am PT
Hanoians living beside filth remember an 'unbelievable' past

Hanoians living beside filth remember an 'unbelievable' past

Whenever it rains, Nguyen Thi Dua sits on her bed and watches trash of all kinds floating about in her flooded home.
November 21, 2019 | 12:51 am PT
Foul deed: Hanoi lays waste to a majestic river

Foul deed: Hanoi lays waste to a majestic river

Dumping trash and untreated wastewater with abandon has turned a revitalizing river in Hanoi into a foul creek of black water and sludge.
November 14, 2019 | 12:58 am PT
Hanoi water utility sacks top exec after oil contamination scandal

Hanoi water utility sacks top exec after oil contamination scandal

A month after it supplied contaminated water to Hanoi residents, Viwasupco has sacked its general director Nguyen Van Ton.
November 6, 2019 | 02:05 am PT
Power utility mobilizes oil-fired electricty as water supply falls

Power utility mobilizes oil-fired electricty as water supply falls

National power utility Vietnam Electricity (EVN) has been mobilizing highly expensive oil-powered plants as low water levels have constrained production at hydropower plants.
October 25, 2019 | 06:00 pm PT
Hanoi declares water supply safe for consumption

Hanoi declares water supply safe for consumption

The Hanoi People's Committee announced Tuesday that tap water supply in southwestern districts, contaminated last week with used oil, was safe for drinking and cooking with.
October 22, 2019 | 05:00 am PT
Fragmented Hanoi water supply system cannot respond to crises, former official says

Fragmented Hanoi water supply system cannot respond to crises, former official says

Lack of coordination in Hanoi’s water supply system prevents it from responding well to possible crises like the recent contamination of a water source.
October 20, 2019 | 06:01 pm PT
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