30-tonne diesel spill threatens Ha Tinh waters
The Ha Tinh Maritime Administration has issued a directive requesting Thinh Thanh Transport JSC, the owner of the sunken vessel Cong Thanh 07, to promptly submit a salvage plan.
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Endangered gibbon found roaming on Danang street
A white-cheeked black gibbon was recently spotted on a street in the central city of Danang’s Thanh Khe District.
Philippines-tagged green turtle legs eggs in Con Dao
A green sea turtle tagged in the Philippines has come ashore on a beach on Con Dao Island in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau to lay eggs.
Rare pygmy loris discovered in Ha Tinh garden returned to wild
A resident in Ha Tinh Province has handed over a rare pygmy loris to local authorities after discovering it in her garden on May 22.
Rare wild cattle herded in Cambodia by helicopter
A helicopter successfully herded 16 critically endangered banteng onto a truck in Cambodia for the first time, conservationists said.
Unseasonal cold air hits northern Vietnam in late May
A cold air mass from the north is forecast to impact northern Vietnam starting May 24, bringing cooler weather to lowland areas and temperatures below 20 degrees Celsius in the mountainous regions.
Magnitude 3.5 earthquake strikes Dien Bien Province
A magnitude 3.5 earthquake struck Dien Bien Province in northern Vietnam on Friday morning. The Institute of Geosciences and Mineral Resources is currently monitoring the seismic event.
Torrential rains hit northern mountainous areas, causing flooding
Heavy rains have flooded major roads in the northern mountainous provinces of Tuyen Quang, Lao Cai, and Yen Bai, raising the risk of landslides and flash floods.
Seven rescued Indochinese tigers vaccinated at Phong Nha-Ke Bang park
Seven Indochinese tigers at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park have been vaccinated following health checks to prevent disease and build staff veterinary capacity.
Rooftop solar power projects proposed at airports
Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV) has proposed installing rooftop solar power at airports with significant electricity demand.
Endangered bird found in Danang resident’s garden
The Danang Forest Protection Department confirmed on Thursday that it had received a white-bellied hornbill, a rare and endangered wildlife species, voluntarily handed over by a local resident.
Coal dust blankets homes and schools in Quang Tri
For years, residents living along National Highway 15D in the central province of Quang Tri have endured severe environmental pollution caused by the transportation of coal from Laos into Vietnam.
Record May heat scorches north, central China
Swathes of northern and central China are sweltering this week under record May heat, state media reported Tuesday, as the country braces for another summer of extreme temperatures.
Dozens of dolphins spotted in Nha Trang Bay
A pod of dozens of dolphins was seen swimming near Hon Dung, about 10 kilometres off the coast of Nha Trang, drawing attention from both locals and tourists.
Ho Chi Minh City to charge household waste collection by amount from June
From June 1, Ho Chi Minh City will begin charging households and businesses for domestic waste collection and transportation based on weight or volume, replacing the previous flat monthly rates.
North set for heavy rain late May
Northern Vietnam will witness consecutive heavy rain and thunderstorms, mainly in late afternoons and at night.
Heavy rain causes house collapse, killing one in Sapa
Heavy rain triggered a landslide that collapsed a house in Sapa Town in the northern province of Lao Cai, killing a woman.
Heavy rain topples power poles, causing blackouts in Gia Lai
Severe rainfall accompanied by strong winds toppled multiple power poles in the Central Highlands Province of Gia Lai's Chu Pah District, causing prolonged power outages and major traffic disruption.
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