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In Vietnam's Mekong Delta, farmers and authorities are promoting agriculture that uses saltwater rather than fighting it. As seawater intrusion increasingly affects the delta's rice fields, projects are encouraging shrimp, fish and salt-tolerant crops so rising salinity becomes an opportunity instead of a loss. The United Nations is highlighting the approach as a model for climate adaptation in vulnerable coastal regions, drawing attention to how delta communities are reshaping food production.

Germany's budget committee has approved the procurement of four additional MEKO A-200 class frigates, a decision handled through the defence ministry in Berlin. The move expands the German Navy's surface fleet as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the country's military capabilities. The approval signals continued momentum in German rearmament and defence spending following recent policy shifts.