Vietnam Faces Sea Level Rise and Flood Risks, Experts Warn
Vietnam faces increasing risks from sea level rise and extreme weather events, with experts urging immediate infrastructure upgrades and urban planning reforms, particularly for vulnerable Mekong Delta regions and coastal cities.
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