Thousands of white egrets flock to fields in Nghe An
Thousands of white egrets have been spotted circling and landing in freshly harvested rice fields in Nghe An Province, creating a spectacular sight that has attracted widespread attention.
Environment
Nha Trang lowers seaside pavement to ease flooding
Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province are lowering a section of pavement along a coastal road in Nha Trang to allow rainwater to drain into the sea, aiming to ease flooding during heavy downpours.
8kg python released into forest in Son La
Police and forest rangers in Son La Province have released a python weighing about 8kg into its natural habitat, local authorities said on October 9.
Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam brace for heavy rain and high tides
Heavy rain is forecast to continue across Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam through October 10, with high tides expected to peak between October 10 and 12.
Hanoi braces for thunderstorms as heavy rain continues in central Vietnam
Hanoi is forecast to see scattered showers and thunderstorms from the afternoon of October 9, while parts of central Vietnam could receive more than 300mm of rain.
Sea turtle lays 82 eggs on Lam Dong island
A green sea turtle has laid 82 eggs on Tau Beach at Hon Cau Island in Lam Dong Province, with conservation workers moving them to a protected nesting site.
Critically endangered golden tortoise among species found at Chu Mom Ray
Chu Mom Ray National Park in Quang Ngai Province has recorded five additional rare animal and plant species, including the critically endangered golden tortoise.
Lam Dong steps up forest fire prevention ahead of dry season
Lam Dong Province is mobilising personnel and equipment to protect more than 1.1 million hectares of forest amid growing wildfire risks ahead of the dry season.
Coastal erosion forces evacuations in Quang Tri
Severe coastal erosion in Quang Tri Province has forced 12 businesses to evacuate, while dozens of households face relocation as rising tides and powerful waves threaten homes and livelihoods.
Rare woolly-necked storks spotted at Yok Don National Park
A flock of nine rare woolly-necked storks has been spotted at Yok Don National Park, prompting authorities to step up protection against illegal hunting.
Large quantities of purple clam shells wash ashore in Ha Tinh
Large quantities of purple clam shells have washed ashore in Yen Hoa Commune, Ha Tinh, for the second time this year, prompting authorities to collect water samples to determine the cause.
Sedated monkey captured after terrorising Ho Chi Minh City neighbourhood
Rangers have captured a 9.5kg monkey that had repeatedly entered homes in a Ho Chi Minh City neighbourhood looking for food.
Heavy rain floods roads as rush-hour commuters struggle in Ho Chi Minh City
Heavy rain during the evening rush hour on October 7 flooded roads across Ho Chi Minh City, causing severe congestion and leaving many commuters struggling to get home.
Heavy rain sends torrents down roads on Cu Lao Cham Island
Heavy rain has triggered seven areas of fast-flowing water on Cu Lao Cham Island in Danang, prompting authorities to cordon off dangerous sections.
Motorbike shop fire destroys vehicles in Ho Chi Minh City
A motorbike shop on Nguyen Thi Tu Street in Ho Chi Minh City caught fire early Wednesday, destroying several vehicles and causing parts of the building to collapse.
Repeated fires damage Quang Tri coastal forest
Dozens of hectares of coastal protection forest in Quang Tri have been left with scorched, leafless trees after repeated fires during this year's dry season.
Heavy rain hits Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam
Heavy rain is forecast across Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam, with some areas expected to receive more than 150mm as the wet spell could last until October 10.
HCM City targets 90 per cent high-tech waste treatment by 2030
HCM City aims to treat 90 per cent of its household waste using new technology by 2030 as it accelerates waste-to-energy projects and moves to reduce reliance on landfill.
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