Environment

Vietnam has huge potential for saving energy: experts

For a developing society and economy like Vietnam’s, energy is the engine behind growth, especially in post-pandemic recovery. While it is important to save energy, what matters is smart consumption – correct, sufficient, and intelligent use of energy.

JICA supports Vietnam in realising net-zero emission commitment

The Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Hanoi University of Science and Technology organised a signing ceremony for the “Project for Innovation of Science and Technology on Natural Rubber for Global Carbon Process”.

IAEA chief praises progress on Fukushima decommissioning

Work on the decommissioning of the stricken Fukushima nuclear plant has made "remarkable progress", the UN's nuclear watchdog chief said Thursday after a site visit, pledging to continue monitoring the process.

Project for Mekong River without waste kicks off

A waste reduction and circular economy project for Mekong River was launched at a ceremony in the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho on May 18.

Second endangered cheetah cub dies in Iran: state media

The second of three Asiatic cheetah cubs born in captivity in Iran has died in a blow to conservation efforts for the critically endangered subspecies, state media reported Wednesday.

Vietnamese students champion international environmental competition

A team of three Vietnamese high school students has won an international prize on environmental sustainability.

Vietnam Airlines joins SkyTeam's Sustainable Flight Challenge programme

The national flag carrier Vietnam Airlines has participated in "The Sustainable Flight Challenge" programme, launched by SkyTeam Airline Alliance, with the first flight from Hanoi to the Republic of Korea’s Seoul.

Southern region to face heavy downpours

The southern region will face heavy rains in the next three days which may cause flooding in cities, along rivers or in lowland areas, according to the Southern Region Hydro-meteorological Station.

Vietnam to ban plastic bags from markets by 2030

Vietnam will ban the use of all plastic bags, even in wet markets, from 2030, according to an official of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Vietnam conservationist wins International Princess of Girona Foundation Awards

Young Vietnamese wildlife conservationist Trang Nguyen, author of “Chang Hoang Da – Gau”, known as “Chang is Wild about Bears” in English, has won the 2022 Princess of Girona Foundation International Award.

Campaign launched for plastic-free SEA Games

The hashtags #Seagamesnoplastic and #Greensport are part of a campaign launched during the 31st Southeast Asian Games to raise public awareness of environmental protection, according to Games organisers.

Hydropower plants suspected of causing earthquakes in Kon Tum

Water storage in reservoirs at hydropower plants is related to earthquakes in the central highlands province of Kon Tum, according to an expert.

Land subsidence causes damage in Nghe An

Authorities in the central province of Nghe An's Quy Hop District are investigating widespread subsidence which has caused substantial damage to homes and crops.

135 animals handed over to Quang Binh national park

As many as 135 animals have been handed over to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh.

Northern region to face rare cold spell this weekend

The northern region has been forecasted to experience a rare cold spell with heavy rains from May 13-15.

Magnitude 3.4 earthquake strikes Central Highland province

An earthquake measuring 3.4 on the Richter scale shook Kon Plong district of Kon Tum province in the Central Highlands of Vietnam on May 6.

Japanese firm considers plastic waste collection projects in Vietnamese waters

Tokyo-based Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL), a shipping firm of Japan is set to launch a project using specialized ships to collect waste, including plastic waste, in the offshore waters of Vietnam.

Southern region to face heavy rain in May

The southern region of Vietnam has been forecast to see heavy rain in May with strong wind and hail, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

Thanh Hoa largest dumping site removed

Authorities in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa have decided to remove the biggest dumping site in Sam Son City which is causing serious pollution.

Rainy weather forecasted to hit Vietnam during national holiday

Rainy weather is set to occur across Vietnam during the coming Reunification Day and May Day holiday, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting.

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