Environment

Hundreds in Hanoi reinforce dikes and evacuate as floods rise

More than 200 people in Xuan Mai Ward, Hanoi worked overnight on August 26 to reinforce the Bui 2 dike while dozens of households were evacuated to safety.

Typhoon Kajiki devastates Nghe An, leaving streets in ruins

Cat Ba hotels urged to offer discounts for typhoon-stranded tourists

Central Vietnam braces for heavy rains as Typhoon Kajiki nears

Heavy rains have started ravaging many areas in the central provinces of Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Tri ahead of Typhoon Kajiki.

Vietnam cancels nearly 20 domestic flights due to Typhoon Kajiki

Domestic airlines have announced the cancellation of nearly 20 flights on August 24 and 25 to ensure aviation safety amid the impact of Typhoon Kajiki that is forecast to make landfall on August 25.

Central localities ban vessels from going to sea as Storm Kajiki approaches

Central coastal localities have ordered a ban on vessels going out to sea starting August 24 as Storm Kajiki, the fifth storm to form in the East Sea this year, moves closer to Vietnam’s mainland.

Strong, fast-moving Kajiki expected to make landfall on August 25

A tropical depression entered the East Sea on the night of August 22 and quickly strengthened into typhoon Kajiki which is moving rapidly with wide circulation and complex developments.

Rare stump-tailed macaque handed over to Nghe An national park

Pu Mat National Park in the central province of Nghe An has received a rare stump-tailed macaque voluntarily surrendered by a resident.

Heavy rain threatens flash floods and landslides in northern mountains

Authorities have warned of flash floods and landslides in northern mountainous provinces, particularly Lai Chau and Dien Bien, due to heavy rainfall.

Rare dugong dies on Con Dao beach

A dugong, also known as a sea cow, died after becoming stranded on a beach in Con Dao Island in HCM City despite rescue efforts by residents.

Nghe An residents hand over wild animals to Pu Mat National Park

Residents in Nghe An have voluntarily handed over a 200-kilogramme deer, three macaques and a turtle to Pu Mat National Park for care and release back into the wild.

Hanoi prepares to revive heavily polluted To Lich River

Hanoi authorities are racing to revive the To Lich River within two weeks, in time for Vietnam’s National Day celebrations on September 2.

Rare animals rescued and released into Lam Dong forest

Authorities in Lam Dong have rescued a stump-tailed macaque and a pygmy slow loris, both endangered species, and released them back into the wild.

Cuc Phuong National Park rescues hundreds of white pheasants

Hundreds of rescued white pheasants are being cared for and bred at Cuc Phuong National Park, with healthy, well-adapted birds set to be released back into the wild.

Baby sea turtles emerge overnight on Gia Lai Island

Residents of Nhon Chau Island Commune in Gia Lai Province have, after many years, witnessed the rare sight of baby sea turtles emerging from the sand and making their way to the sea at night.

Rare species caught on camera in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Camera traps have recorded numerous species listed in the Red Data Book within Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri, according to the park’s management board.