Environment

Super Typhoon Ba Vi to bring rough seas to South China Sea

Super Typhoon Ba Vi is expected to remain east of the East Sea but could still generate strong winds and rough seas across the region because of its vast circulation, Vietnam's weather agency said.

Images of hybrid gaur at Nui Chua - Phuoc Binh National Park

After years of conservation and research, the rare hybrid gaur herd at Nui Chua - Phuoc Binh National Park has yet to breed successfully.

Super Typhoon Ba Vi may affect the East Sea

The powerful Super Typhoon Ba Vi has formed over the northwestern Pacific. While it is unlikely to enter the East Sea, its circulation could still bring strong winds and high waves to the region.

Northern Vietnam hit by heavy rain from Maysak circulation

Storm Maysak has brought heavy to very heavy rain to the northeast on July 4-5, especially Quang Ninh and Haiphong.

Storm Maysak floods streets and fells trees in Quang Ninh

Storm Maysak made landfall in Mong Cai, Quang Ninh Province, on Saturday evening, bringing floods, fallen trees and power cuts.

Storm Maysak fells trees, rips off tin roofs in Quang Ninh

Storm Maysak brought heavy rain and strong winds to Mong Cai, Quang Ninh Province, toppling trees, ripping off market roofs and forcing power cuts.

Storm Maysak approaches Quang Ninh and Haiphong coast

Storm Maysak has entered the Gulf of Tonkin and is forecast to move towards the coast of Quang Ninh, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to northern coastal areas from the afternoon of July 4.

Fine particle levels fall after nationwide rollout of E10 petrol

Fine particle pollution in Hanoi and HCM City has declined following the introduction of E10 biofuel, although authorities say other factors may also have contributed to improving air quality.

Lost long-tailed macaque released back into forest in Khanh Hoa

A long-tailed macaque that wandered into a tourist site in Khanh Hoa Province has been handed over to authorities and released back into its natural habitat.

Two crested goshawks found in Quang Tri garden

Two juvenile crested goshawks, a protected bird species, have been taken into temporary care after they were found in a resident's garden in Quang Tri Province.

Families hand over rare wild animals for release in Dong Nai

Two families in Binh Phuoc Ward, Dong Nai City, have voluntarily handed over two rare wild animals to authorities for rehabilitation and release into their natural habitat.

Two more endangered Sunda pangolins handed over for rescue

Two endangered Sunda pangolins have been voluntarily handed over to conservation authorities in central Vietnam for rehabilitation, days after another animal of the same species was rescued.

Tropical Storm Maysak forms, heavy rain forecast from tonight

Tropical Storm Maysak, the first storm to form in the East Sea this year, is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds to northern Vietnam from the night of July 3.

Tropical depression set to become storm near Haiphong, Quang Ninh

A tropical depression in the East Sea is forecast to strengthen into this year's first storm within 24 hours, with potential impacts on coastal waters off Haiphong and Quang Ninh.

Quang Ngai firm accused of dumping 1,800 tonnes of waste

Police in Quang Ngai Province are investigating a construction materials company accused of dumping more than 1,800 tonnes of waste and discharging untreated wastewater.

Vinh Long bans illegal breeding and spread of palm weevils

Authorities in Vinh Long Province have banned the illegal breeding, transport and release of palm weevils to protect coconut plantations and prevent the spread of the destructive pest.

Vietnam braces for first storm of 2026

A tropical depression in the East Sea is expected to strengthen into the first storm of 2026 overnight, with Quang Ninh and Haiphong among the areas likely to be affected later this week.

Rare birds appear over rice fields in Gia Lai

More than 100 rare Asian openbills were seen feeding in rice fields in Gia Lai Province, drawing the attention of local residents.

Heavy rain causes USD 1.3 million in damage in Cao Bang and Tuyen Quang

Heavy rain between June 28 and July 1 caused an estimated VND 34 billion (approximately USD 1.3 million) in damage across Cao Bang and Tuyen Quang, damaging hundreds of homes, roads and farmland.

Injured Sunda pangolin found in Quang Tri home garden

A resident in Quang Tri Province has handed an injured Sunda pangolin to authorities after discovering the rare animal in a home garden with an injured front leg.

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