The "Division for Water Resources Planning & Investigation for the South of Vietnam" was established upon Decree No.152/HĐBT dated on 10 Dec 1981 of Council of Ministers with the name "Hydrogeological Division 8" (Division 8). According to Decree No 895/QĐ-TCCB dated 20 Jun 1997 of the Ministry of Industry, the Division 8 was renamed as the "Southern Hydrogeological and Engineering Geological Division". On 12 Jun 2008, with Decree No 1233 /QĐ-BTNMT of the Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment, the "Southern Hydrogeological and Engineering Geological Division" was renamed as The "Division for Water Resources Planning & Investigation for the South of Vietnam". At present, it leads to the strong belief and respect on "Division 8" placed by local and foreign partners during their cooperation for mutual benefit.