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.
Environment
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.
Dau Tieng Reservoir levels fall amid peak dry season
Prolonged dry-season heat in southern Vietnam has lowered water levels at Dau Tieng Reservoir, exposing vast sandbanks in Tay Ninh Province.
Hailstorm collapses house, injures four in Lao Cai
Four people were injured and a house collapsed after a severe hailstorm with strong winds struck Bac Ha Commune, Lao Cai Province, early on April 16.
Storm and tornado rip roofs off homes in Central Highlands
Heavy rain and a tornado have damaged dozens of homes in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, with strong winds tearing off roofs and toppling trees.
Vietnam targets 50 per cent electric public transport by 2030
Vietnam plans to ensure at least half of public transport in cities runs on electricity by 2030, alongside broader efforts to improve energy efficiency and security.
Cold front to end heatwave across northern Vietnam
A weak cold front is set to bring rain and cooler weather to northern Vietnam from April 16, ending a prolonged spell of hot conditions.
Four rescued bears transferred to Bach Ma National Park
Four captive bears from Ho Chi Minh City have been relocated to a rescue centre in Bach Ma National Park for long term care and rehabilitation.
Rare macaque in Thanh Hoa returned to the wild
A rare long-tailed macaque that strayed into a garden in Thanh Hoa Province has been handed over for release back into the wild.
Rare, critically endangered wildlife captured at Bach Ma National Park
Camera traps have recorded several rare and endangered species at Bach Ma National Park in central Vietnam, including three classified as critically endangered.
10-metre whale washes ashore on Dak Lak coast
A 10-metre whale weighing about two tonnes has washed ashore in Dak Lak Province, despite repeated efforts by local fishermen to guide it back to sea.
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