Vietnam in dire need of waste-water managementOnly six urban areas in Vietnam have centralised waste-water treatment systems, according to Ministry of Construction
Safe shelter and happy home for abandoned childrenNang Nhon Pagoda provides shelter for 13 abandoned children who are now enjoying a happy childhood.
UN sees climate talks progress but disputes lingerQuestions persisted on whether the climate talks in Mexico can take concrete steps toward a new treaty.
Authorities interrupt transport of rare snakes in Phu Yen ProvinceAuthorities in Phu Yen Province stopped a car carrying 128 kilograms of rare snakes.
A brand-Nguyen start for underprivileged youngsters in VietnamCelebrity chef Luke Nguyen is setting up a charity for underprivileged kids in Vietnam.
Scientists desperately push to halt carbon emissions from peatlandsConverted peatlands are emitting massive carbon, alarming climate scientists.
Children of Vietnam charity sponsors hand-surgeriesChildren of Vietnam Charitable Fund has sponsored hand-surgery for 26 children from November 22 to December 3.
More than a million Atlantic sharks killed yearly: studyAt least 1.3 million sharks were harvested from the Atlantic in 2008, according to a new study.
World leaders seek to save the tiger from extinctionAn unprecedented 13-state summit aims to double the big cat's population by 2022.
No sight but huge vision for blind teacherA blind but ambitious teacher travels 420 km every weekend to teach English lessons to children living in poverty.
Vietnam a hub for trafficking of endangered animalsVietnam has become a middleman for the sale and transport of endangered animals as law enforcement tries to fight back.
Running to raise money for struggling childrenSunday will mark the 2010 Run for Children which is an event that raises funds to aid children suffering from poverty and illness.
Tobacco and ethanol petrol spared from new environment taxesThe National Assembly has decided that new environment taxes will not be applied to cigarettes or ethanol petrol.
DTiNews’ readers make dream for a bridge reality on Po Ko RiverFinally, thanks to Khuyen Hoc & Dan Tri Bridge over Po Ko River in Kon Tum Province, children will be able to safely get to school.
Elderly couple spends a lifetime caring for their mentally ill childrenAn elderly couple in their eighties are struggling to raise four children suffering from mental challenges in Nghe An.
Fathers of ill-fated soulsTwo men in the central highlands city of Pleiku have been helping aborted fetuses have a new resting place.
New website tackles Agent Orange legacy in VietnamActive Voice has unveiled a new website aimed at raising awareness about the continuing effects of Agent Orange/dioxin in Vietnam.
DTiNews helps give orphans a brighter futureCompassionate Hearts Fund finances the Social Welfare Centre in Quang Binh Province VND 48 million to improve the life of orphans.
Ho Chi Minh City hopes to tackle flood issuesHCM City authorities have asked scientific agencies to conduct supplementary research to deal with flooding issues in a sustainable way.
Expert: Vietnam’s bio-diversity suffering from pollutionVietnam’s precious bio-diversity is at an extremely high risk as a result of environmental pollution, said an expert.