Man charged over trafficking bear paws in Son La
Police in northern Vietnam have charged a man accused of transporting four bear paws and bear bile sourced from Laos for illegal sale.
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Typhoon Dolphin may rapidly intensify into a record-strength storm
Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to strengthen rapidly over the western Pacific and could become one of the most intense tropical cyclones ever recorded if conditions remain favourable.
Resident hands over rare yellow-headed tortoise to authorities
A resident in Vietnam's Gia Lai Province has voluntarily handed over a rare yellow-headed tortoise weighing more than 3kg after finding it while working on farmland.
Hanoi to require on-site recycling of construction waste
Hanoi will require construction projects to recycle waste on site during site clearance, with recycled materials reused for backfilling and road foundations.
Lam Dong residential area submerged after heavy rain
Prolonged heavy rain flooded residential and production areas in Bao Loc, Lam Dong Province, by 1-1.5m, affecting dozens of households.
30-minute rain in Hanoi leaves streets deeply flooded
A 30-minute downpour around 11 am in Hanoi left many streets waterlogged, with flooding up to one metre and localised traffic jams.
Danang earmarks USD 38 million for disaster resettlement
Danang City plans to spend about VND 1 trillion (USD 38 million) between 2026 and 2030 to relocate more than 6,200 households from areas at risk of landslides and other natural disasters.
Rare pangolin rescued after being found in Nghe An neighbourhood
A rare Javan pangolin that wandered into a residential area in Nghe An Province has been handed over to wildlife authorities for rehabilitation before being released back into the wild.
Seven provinces face heaviest rain from July 27, with totals above 250mm
Seven northern provinces are forecast to receive the heaviest rainfall from the evening of July 27, with isolated areas expected to record more than 250mm, Vietnam's weather agency has warned.
Storm Noul changes course, weakens rapidly
After moving inland in Guangdong Province, China, storm Noul weakened to category 10 and is expected to dissipate on July 27, with no direct impact on Vietnam.
Con Dao hatchery releases 35,000 green turtle hatchlings
A sea turtle hatchery in Con Dao Island has successfully hatched and released more than 35,000 green sea turtles, marking a milestone in a conservation programme run with Con Dao National Park.
Hundreds of Asian openbills feed in Gia Lai rice fields
Hundreds of Asian openbills were spotted feeding in rice fields in Gia Lai Province on Saturday, prompting authorities to urge residents to protect the migratory birds.
Stronger El Nino raises drought risk in southern Vietnam
A strengthening El Nino is expected to bring an early end to the rainy season in southern Vietnam this year, increasing the risk of drought and saltwater intrusion.
Storm Noul strengthens to force 12, gusting to force 15
Forecasters said Storm Noul is moving west-north-west towards Guangdong Province, China, with little direct threat to Vietnam.
Two rare coral species found in Ca Mau marine reserve
Two rare coral species have been discovered in Ca Mau Marine Protected Area, marking a significant step for marine biodiversity conservation.
Storm Noul enters the East Sea, likely to strengthen
Storm Noul is forecast to move mainly west-northwest, with an over 80 per cent chance of making landfall in Guangdong, China.
Many areas in Hanoi flooded after heavy rain
Early morning rain left several areas of Hanoi waterlogged, including Ba Trieu-Nguyen Du-Ho Xuan Huong junction, Dinh Tien Hoang, Vo Chi Cong and Thai Ha.
Hung Yen man fined for trapping and keeping wild birds
Police in Hung Yen Province have fined a household for illegally trapping and keeping wild birds in captivity.
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