Environment

Two captive bears handed over after 20 years in Nghe An

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 rescued pangolins released into Hue forest

Cold spell to bring heavy rain to northern, central Vietnam

Rare silvered langurs return to Quang Ngai park

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.

Rare red-faced monkey released in Tam Dao

A rare red-faced monkey has been released into Tam Dao National Park, Phu Tho Province after being found in a garden.

Storm damages 47 homes in Dong Thap

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).

Three-metre snake causes panic at Dak Lak hospital

A three-metre-long snake slithered into a hospital courtyard in Dak Lak, alarming patients and visitors before it was safely captured.

Endangered gaur spotted in Chu Mom Ray National Park

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.

Rare pangolin found in Dalat bar returned to wild

A bar owner in Dalat has handed over a rare pangolin to authorities after discovering the protected animal in his basement.

Hail and storms hit parts of Thanh Hoa

Hailstorms and strong winds swept across several areas of Thanh Hoa Province, with local authorities assessing damage to homes, schools and crops.

Dak Lak moves to protect rare migratory storks

Authorities in Dak Lak Province are taking steps to protect a large flock of rare Asian openbill storks that have recently migrated to local areas.

El Nino risk, water shortages warned as heat intensifies

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.

Rare water monitor found inside home in Ca Mau

A resident in the southern province of Ca Mau has handed over a rare water monitor lizard after discovering it hiding inside his home.

Rare slow loris found in Dong Nai cashew plantation

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.

10kg python found under car bonnet in Lao Cai

A driver in Lao Cai Province was startled to find a python weighing more than 10 kilogrammes coiled under the bonnet of his car.

Algal bloom discolours seawater at Vung Tau beach

Seawater at Bai Sau Beach in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau Ward turned green and red earlier this month due to a natural algal bloom, authorities said on April 16.

Ha Tinh mangrove forest dies off in unexplained mass loss

Around five hectares of coastal mangrove forest along the Quyen River in Ha Tinh Province have died off unusually, despite environmental indicators remaining within permitted limits.