Environment

Nice weather anticipated over Christmas, New Year

All three regions of Vietnam are forecast to enjoy nice weather, perfect for entertainment activities during Christmas, while spells of rain and sunshine are expected in the south, with extreme cold set to hit the north over the New Year.

12 illegal loggers prosecuted for destroying forest in Phu Yen

Phu Yen Police have started the prosecution of 12 illegal loggers related to deforestation in Tay Hoa and Song Hinh districts.

Millions facing winter power shortages in China as coal supply squeezed

Tens of millions across China are facing power shortages in below-freezing winter temperatures, as three provinces impose curbs on electricity use due to surging demand and a squeezed coal supply.

Hanoians advised to stay indoors as air quality deteriorates

Hanoi Department of Natural Resources and Environment has advised people to stay indoors as the city’s air quality has worsened over the past two days.

Wildlife conservation contributors to be honoured

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment will honour organisations and individuals that have made great contributions to wildlife conservation between 2010 and 2020.

Tropical low pressure enters East Sea

A tropical depression in the Philippine waters entered the East Sea/South China Sea early on the morning of December 20, according to the national weather forecast agency.

Experts prepare to captively-breed world's rarest turtle

Experts in Hanoi have identified the gender of the Swinhoe’s Softshell Turtle in Dong Mo Lake in order to captively-breed and preserve this species.

Gia Lai vegetation threatened by golf course project

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has asked Gia Lai Province to reconsider their proposal to use 174 hectares of forest land for a golf course project due to its environmental impact.

HCM City drafts 10-year climate change response plan

Ho Chi Minh City has drafted a long-term plan to combat the detrimental effects of climate change.

Thirty tourism units sign commitments on environmental and wildlife protection

Representatives from 30 travel enterprises and conservation organisations signed a commitment to support tourism with high responsibility regarding the environment, nature and wildlife protection.

HCM City residents flooded by sewage for a month

Residents on Dinh An Tai Street in HCM City's District 8 have been flooded for over a month.

12 wild animals rescued from Lao Cai restaurant

Authorities of the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai have rescued 12 wild animals from a local restaurant.

Chinese craft carrying Moon rocks returns to Earth: Xinhua

An unmanned Chinese spacecraft carrying rocks and soil from the Moon returned safely to Earth early Thursday in the first mission in four decades to collect lunar samples, the Xinhua news agency said.

Waste management company fined for environmental violations

Bac Viet Environment Energy JSC has been fined VND190m for violations in the field of environmental protection for burying rubbish wrongly in Hoa Binh Province.

Cửu Long Delta expected to become energy hub, to supply other regions

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta is expected to become an energy export hub in 2021-30 under a plan drawn up by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

The US assists Vietnam to advance clean energy deployment

The United States Agency for International Development and Vietnam Electricity signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize a partnership that will support EVN’s efforts to expand Rooftop Solar energy generation in Vietnam.

Dozens of houses built illegally on forestry land

Dozens of houses have been built on the forestry land in Lam Dong Province's Duc Trong District illegally while the local authorities failed to deal with the issue.