Vietnam's Mekong Delta Invests $800 Million in Saltwater Intrusion Defenses
Vietnam commits $800 million to defend the Mekong Delta from saltwater intrusion threatening rice production for 18 million residents.
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Vietnam commits $800 million to defend the Mekong Delta from saltwater intrusion threatening rice production for 18 million residents.
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