Environment

Drones deployed to combat locust outbreak in central Vietnam

Quang Binh Province Department of Agriculture and Environment has started deploying drones to spray insecticides in Viet Trung Farm Town where a locust outbreak has ravaged bamboo shoots.

Rare python slips into Dak Lak house

Kien Giang tightens management of Phu Quoc marine protected area

UN official commends Vietnam’s UXO clearance efforts

UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix has lauded Vietnam’s extraordinary efforts in addressing post-war consequences and contributing to UN peacekeeping.

Four missing, over 30 sites cut off in Quang Binh after heavy rains

Four people have been reported missing in Quang Binh after severe flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rains from Storm Wutip swept through the central province.

Tornado damages nearly 30 houses in Ha Tinh

Authorities in Ha Tinh Province were working urgently to help residents recover from a tornado that struck the previous afternoon, damaging nearly 30 houses and destroying various household items.

Hoi An struggles with flooding after heavy rain

Heavy rain and water discharges from a hydropower plant caused severe flooding in Hoi An City, Quang Nam Province, on Thursday.

Typhoon Wutip expected to strengthen

Typhoon Wutip is forecast to strengthen and alter its path, bringing heavy rain to parts of the central and Central Highlands regions, according to meteorological authorities.

Delacour’s langur family thrives in Trang An World Heritage site

A Delacour’s langur family has flourished from just three individuals to eight in the core zone of Trang An World Heritage site in the northern province of Ninh Binh.

Climate change heightens risk of Indian farmer suicides

On a small farm in India's Maharashtra state, Mirabai Khindkar said the only thing her land grew was debt, after crops failed in drought and her husband killed himself.

Danang resort fined for wastewater discharge, food safety violations

Authorities of the central city of Danang have fined a local resort VND 224.5 million (USD 8,600) for its wastewater discharge and food safety violations.

Heavy rains continue to batter northern Vietnam, causing severe damage

The northern mountainous and midland regions are expected to experience moderate to heavy rain and thunderstorms on June 9-10.

Injured dolphin dies a day after rescue off Danang coast

A 200-kilogramme dolphin rescued off the coast of Danang on June 5 has died just one day later due to serious injuries, according to marine rescue officials.

HCM City forecast to face widespread rain

HCM City is set to see a heavy and widespread rainy spell, starting from this weekend, with total rainfall of 250–300mm.

Flash floods devastate mountainous commune in Nghe An

Prolonged heavy rainfall has triggered severe flash floods and landslides in Nhon Mai Commune, Tuong Duong District, in the central province of Nghe An.

Egg-bearing king crabs released in Ly Son waters

A volunteer group in Quang Ngai Province has purchased 35 egg-bearing king crabs to release into the waters off Ly Son Island District.

Exhausted dolphin rescued after stranding in Danang

A 200kg dolphin showing signs of exhaustion was successfully returned to the sea on the morning of June 5 after being found stranded near Pier 5 of Tien Sa Port in Danang.

Natural fence helps to prevent elephant intrusion in Quang Nam

A seven-kilometre fence made of soapberry trees has helped reduce elephant intrusion into nearby residential areas in the central province of Quang Nam.

Snakes on a plane: Indian smuggler caught with venomous vipers

A passenger smuggling dozens of venomous vipers was stopped after flying into the financial capital Mumbai from Thailand, Indian customs officials said.