The project has funding of 250 million JPY and is part of the Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) 1 Programme.

The project is expected to help address the challenges posed by contaminants from domestic and industrial wastewater.

The project will focus on the research and development of a new water treatment technology using advanced nanofiltration membranes, with low energy consumption and less use of chemicals and without requiring pre-treatment.

An online water quality monitoring system will also be deployed to enhance the reliability of the water treatment system.

The project will be implemented over five years from July 2023 to June 2028, with the main executing agencies being the Hanoi University of Civil Engineering and the Hai Phong Water Supply Company.

The project is expected to help address the challenges posed by contaminants from domestic and industrial wastewater, ensure a safe and sustainable water supply, and implement Vietnam’s national strategy and master plan for a clean water supply and environmental sanitation.

According to JICA, population growth, urbanisation and high growth rates in Vietnam have increased pressure on the exploitation of natural resources, especially water.

Increasing water pollution and climate change have created many challenges for ensuring a safe water supply, environmental protection and sustainable development.

Therefore, developing sustainable water treatment technology and a digital monitoring and management system is highly important.

Socio-economic development targets in 2023

The 15th National Assembly’s 4th session approved a Resolution on the socio-economic development plan in 2023, with GDP targeted at 6.5% and per capita GDP at 4,400 USD.

Vietnam, RoK share experience, initiatives on smart city development

The CICON 2023 – the second international conference that combines the initials of Creative Urban, Culture, Convergence, and Industry took place in Ho Chi Minh City on June 7, offering opportunities for Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (RoK) to participate in the smart city and blockchain industry, build a network of businesses from the two countries.

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan pays working visit to Bac Giang province

(BGO)- On June 4, the delegation of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) led by Le Minh Hoan, member of the Party Central Committee, MARD Minister inspected implementation of the National Target Programmes on building new-style rural areas, socio-economic development in ethnic minority and mountainous areas and sustainable poverty reduction in Luc Ngan district and visited some lychee growing models in northern province of Bac Giang.

Bac Giang reaps significant achievements in development of digital economy

The northern province of Bac Giang will pay more attention to spurring the development of the digital economy, Director of the provincial Department of Information and Communications Tran Minh Chieu has said.

Source: NDO