Vietnam, Netherlands Set up Water, Environment Center

The Delf Technology University of the Netherlands and Vietnam’s Irrigation University Dec 16 signed an agreement to establish the Vietnam-Netherlands Water and Environment Center (Vinwater). The center will provide scientific consultancy and boost technology exchanges and knowledge transfer related to water and environmental issues. The facility will support research on irrigation and disaster risk management in Vietnam. The Netherlands is Vietnam’s active partner in water resources management and adaptation to climate change, according to experts. (Dau Tu – Investment Dec 18 p2, http://baodientu.chinhphu.vn Dec 16)