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.
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Gia Lai releases eight rare animals back into forest
Authorities in Gia Lai have released eight endangered wild animals into Kon Ka Kinh National Park following rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
Dead sea turtle washes ashore in Vung Tau
A dead adult green sea turtle washed ashore at Sau beach in Vung Tau on April 9, drawing attention from residents and tourists.
Tornado damages homes and disrupts traffic in Lam Dong
A tornado accompanying heavy rain tore through Bao Loc in Lam Dong Province, ripping roofs off homes, toppling trees and disrupting traffic.
Hanoi orders halt to dust-causing construction sites
Hanoi has ordered stricter enforcement of environmental and safety standards at construction sites, including suspending projects that generate excessive dust or pose safety risks.
Early heatwave raises risk of record temperatures in Vietnam
Vietnam is facing an early nationwide heatwave, with temperatures already exceeding 40 degree Celsius, increasing the likelihood of record heat in 2026.
Unusual foam and colour changes reported at Vung Tau beach
Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are monitoring unusual seawater discolouration and white foam in Vung Tau, with samples taken for analysis amid public concern.
HCM City to enforce vehicle emissions control by 2030
HCM City plans to bring all vehicles under emissions control by 2030, aiming to cut air pollution and improve public health.
Dien Bien on highest alert after 2,500 forest fire hotspots
Authorities in Dien Bien Province have raised highest forest fire alert after detecting more than 2,500 hotspots in the first quarter of 2026.
Heatwave sweeps Vietnam with temperatures above 39 degrees Celsius
A nationwide heatwave is set to grip Vietnam, with temperatures reaching up to 39 degrees Celsius and higher in some areas over the coming days.
Four rare species found in Than Sa-Phuong Hoang Nature Reserve
Four rare animal species have been spotted in the Than Sa-Phuong Hoang Nature Reserve through biodiversity surveys and monitoring conducted over the past two years.
Crocodile spotted in canal prompts warning in Tay Ninh
Authorities in Tay Ninh have issued a public warning after a 1.5-metre crocodile was spotted in a local canal by residents.
Wild elephant enters school, destroys crops in Son La
A wild elephant broke into a school in Son La Province, prompting safety alerts, as repeated sightings raise concerns over crop damage and public safety.
Turtle power drives Vietnam's coastal conservation efforts
Marine turtle populations are declining along Vietnam's coasts, as overexploitation, pollution and climate change place increasing pressure on the species.
Vietnam to roll out satellite-based air quality monitoring
Vietnam is preparing to scale up air quality monitoring using satellite data and remote sensing technologies, aiming to improve coverage and enhance environmental management.
Ho Chi Minh City launches first digital waste recycling hub
Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled its first digitally operated recycling facility, aimed at improving waste management and supporting a circular economy.
Many rare birds, mammals released back into Phong Nha-Ke Bang
More than 160 animals, including rare species such as great hornbills, masked palm civets and silver pheasants, have been released into the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province.
Lam Dong leads Vietnam in forest area
Vietnam has nearly 15 million hectares of forest with coverage exceeding 42 per cent, with Lam Dong Province holding the largest area at more than 1.12 million hectares.
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