More northwestern forest approved for transport project
Authorities in Lai Chau Province have approved the conversion of nearly 3.68 hectares of natural production forest to support a road project linking northern mountainous localities.
Environment
Gia Lai urges protection of Asian openbill flock
Authorities in the central province of Gia Lai have urged residents not to hunt or trap a large flock of Asian openbills that has recently returned to local rice fields.
Hanoi seeks approval for USD 2.9 billion Nhue River cleanup
Hanoi has proposed a VND 75.1 trillion (USD 2.9 billion) PPP project to clean up the Nhue River and upgrade flood-control infrastructure.
Son La declares disaster emergency after 400 landslides
The northern province of Son La has declared a disaster emergency after heavy rain triggered more than 400 landslides, damaging roads, disrupting traffic and threatening public safety.
Rare Asian openbill rescued from leg trap in central Vietnam
An Asian openbill stork was rescued and released back into the wild after a resident found it with its leg caught in a steel trap at the Con Chim Ecological Area in Gia Lai Province.
Endangered langur spotted at resort in Khanh Hoa
Authorities have urged residents to keep their distance after an endangered langur wandered into a seaside resort in Khanh Hoa Province.
Fallen tree crushes seven-seater in Ho Chi Minh City
Heavy rain and strong winds uprooted trees in Ba Ria Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. One fell onto a car carrying several people.
Rare spotted deer thrive in semi-wild rescue centre in Gia Lai
A herd of endangered spotted deer has grown from just three rescued animals to nearly 40 at a semi-wild conservation centre in Gia Lai Province.
More than 22 tonnes of caged fish die in Quang Tri rivers
Authorities in Quang Tri Province are investigating the unexplained deaths of more than 22 tonnes of farmed fish in rivers and fish cages.
Heavy rain leaves many areas in Son La deeply flooded
Prolonged heavy rain, with up to 236mm recorded, flooded many roads in Son La and triggered landslides, disrupting traffic.
Man charged over transporting Asiatic black bear paw
Police in Lao Cai have charged a man after he was caught transporting the severed paw of an endangered Asiatic black bear.
An Giang investigates over 700 wildlife and fisheries violations
Police in An Giang Province have handled over 700 cases involving wildlife and fisheries offences, including investigations into the illegal trade and hunting of protected species.
Lao Cai resident hands over 160kg Asiatic black bear after a decade
A resident in Lao Cai has voluntarily surrendered a 160kg Asiatic black bear kept in captivity for more than 10 years to a wildlife rescue and conservation centre.
Typhoon Bavi's outer bands to bring rough seas to Vietnam
Although Typhoon Bavi is not expected to enter the East Sea, its outer circulation is forecast to generate strong winds and rough seas across parts of Vietnam's coastal waters.
Sewage overflow hits Quy Nhon Beach
Sewage has been overflowing from manholes onto a coastal road and into the sea in Quy Nhon Dong Ward, Gia Lai Province, with local authorities blaming an overloaded drainage system.
Heavy rain floods streets across Haiphong
Torrential rain flooded several streets in Haiphong on July 9, disrupting traffic during the morning rush hour.
Super Typhoon Bavi to batter East Sea despite staying offshore
Vietnam's weather agency says Super Typhoon Bavi is unlikely to enter the East Sea but will still bring dangerous seas and strong winds across the region.
Hanoi declares landslide emergency at Soc Temple tourist site
Hanoi has declared a state of emergency over a landslide risk at the Soc Temple Cultural Tourism Site after prolonged heavy rain caused severe slope instability.
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