Hundreds of Asian openbill storks, a rare species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book, have been spotted in fields in the central province of Ha Tinh over the past 10 days.
Two Asiatic black bears kept in captivity for more than two decades have been voluntarily handed over by a household in Nghe An, marking another step in efforts to end bear farming in Vietnam.
Nine endangered pangolins rescued from illegal hunting and trafficking have been returned to the wild in central Vietnam, marking another step in conservation efforts.
Rare silvered langurs have been recorded in Chu Mom Ray National Park in Quang Ngai Province after years of absence, marking a positive sign for biodiversity conservation.
Strong winds and heavy rain have torn roofs off 47 houses in Dong Thap Province, causing damage estimated at more than VND 800 million (approximately USD 32,000).
Camera traps have recorded the presence of endangered gaur and other rare species in Chu Mom Ray National Park, highlighting the area’s biodiversity and conservation value.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has warned of a high likelihood of an El Niño event forming later this year, raising concerns over early-season water shortages and intensifying heat.
A rare slow loris discovered in a cashew plantation in Dong Nai Province has been handed over to authorities for rescue and release back into the wild.