Environment

Cold spell to hit northern Vietnam

Northern Vietnam is set to turn cold from February 18 as a fresh wave of cold air moves into the region, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has said.

Ho Chi Minh City’s canals revive after major upgrades

UNESCO, Japan sign deal to bolster Vietnam’s disaster early warning

Ho Chi Minh City to launch first electric bus route in Can Gio

Ho Chi Minh City will begin operating its first electric bus route in the Can Gio area on March 1, marking the start of a plan to convert all local buses to clean energy by the end of 2026.

Rhino horn found in Vietnamese passenger’s luggage at Thai airport

Thai law enforcement officers have seized 11.75 kg of rhino horn from the luggage of a Vietnamese national at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Favourable weather forecast for Tet holiday

Weather across Vietnam is expected to be generally favourable for the Lunar New Year or Tet travel and outdoor activities.

HCM City warns of rising air pollution ahead of Tet

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have warned that air pollution is likely to worsen in the days leading up to Tet, despite generally favourable weather across southern Vietnam.

Quang Tri draws up plan to dispose of whale carcass on beach

Authorities in Quang Tri Province are working on a plan to deal with a large whale carcass that has washed ashore and is already decomposing, local officials said on February 9.

Rare 27kg turtle rescued after getting caught in fishing net

A 27kg olive ridley sea turtle was rescued by a fisherman after becoming entangled in a fishing net off Cu Lao Cham, before being tagged and released back into the sea.

Hanoi hit by heavy rain and severe cold

Hanoi is forecast to see rain and showers on February 8 as a strengthening cold front brings severe cold, with temperatures expected to drop to 10-12 degrees Celsius.

Pigeons foul public bike station in Ho Chi Minh City

A public bicycle station in Ho Chi Minh City may be relocated after repeated contamination caused by pigeon droppings.

Illegal buildings at Hue farmstay ordered to be dismantled

Authorities in Hue have ordered the removal of unauthorised structures at a farm tourism complex after inspections found extensive construction on agricultural land without approval.

Air pollution persists in Hanoi

Air pollution in Hanoi worsened on Friday, with the capital ranking as the world’s second most polluted city in the morning, air-quality data showed.

Hanoi to build two emergency reservoirs to curb flooding

Hanoi will build two emergency underground water storage reservoirs to help ease urban flooding, with a combined investment of nearly VND 25 billion (USD 950,570).

Fewer and milder storms forecast this year

Vietnam is expected to see fewer and milder typhoons this year than in 2025, with weather patterns pointing to lower storm activity in the latter half of 2026, authorities said.

Dense fog and air pollution blanket Hanoi

Dense fog combined with poor air quality covered Hanoi on the morning of February 5, disrupting daily activities and reducing visibility across the city.

Northern Vietnam to experience severe cold snap

A strong cold spell is forecast to bring severe cold to northern Vietnam around February 8-9, with frost possible in high mountainous areas.

Rubbish piles up in Thanh Hoa streets after largest landfill shuts

Rubbish has piled up across streets and alleys in Sam Son Ward in Thanh Hoa Province after the area’s largest landfill closed, leaving household waste uncollected for days.

Moon bear rescued after more than 25 years in captivity

A female moon bear weighing 120kg has been rescued after more than 25 years in captivity and transferred to a specialist care centre at Bach Ma National Park.

HCM City restarts major floodgate in USD 400m anti-flood project

A 434-tonne floodgate at the Ben Nghe canal began operation on February 2, marking the restart of Ho Chi Minh City’s long-stalled USD 400 million tidal flood control project.

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