Rare sea turtles rescued from discarded fishing nets in Con Dao
Three female environmental workers in Con Dao Island rescued two endangered hawksbill sea turtles after finding them trapped in discarded fishing nets washed ashore on a local beach.
Environment
Hundreds of trees illegally cut down in coastal protection forest
Authorities in Gia Lai Province are investigating the illegal logging of hundreds of casuarina trees in a coastal protection forest in Phu My Dong Commune.
Heavy rain floods multiple roads in Ca Mau
A three-hour downpour early on May 21 left many roads deeply flooded across Ca Mau Province, disrupting traffic and daily activities.
Rare water monitor found at construction site in HCM City
Workers at a construction site in HCM City discovered a rare water monitor lizard weighing about 6kg and handed it over to local authorities for protection and care.
Rescued tigers at Phong Nha-Ke Bang cool off with ice blocks
Seven rescued tigers at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in Quang Tri Province are being given ice blocks, cool water and misting systems to help them cope with intense summer heat.
Rare Sunda pangolin found wandering into home in Dak Lak
A rare Sunda pangolin weighing about 9 kilogrammes wandered into a resident’s home in Dak Lak Province during heavy rain before being handed over to authorities for release back into the wild.
Rare pheasants spotted in Chu Mom Ray National Park
Several rare pheasant species have been spotted living in the wild at Chu Mom Ray National Park in Quang Ngai Province.
Heavy rain causes widespread flooding in Quang Ninh
Persistent heavy rain in Quang Ninh Province has flooded urban areas, farmland and aquaculture zones as rivers continue rising across the province.
Domesticated elephant found dead in Dak Lak
A 44-year-old male elephant weighing 4.6 tonnes has died unexpectedly in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak.
Rare red-faced monkey released back into wild in Nghe An
Authorities in Nghe An Province have released a rare red-faced monkey back into the wild after it was voluntarily handed over by a local resident,
Pair of whales spotted feeding off Dak Lak coast
Tourists on a boat trip off Dak Lak coast were treated to a rare sighting of two whales surfacing to feed near shore, according to a local tour guide.
Heavy rain forecast nationwide over the coming days
The weather agency said rain will affect all three regions in the coming days, with some areas seeing over 100mm, before heat returns around May 23.
Rare red-faced monkey rescued from trap in Quang Tri forest
Forest rangers in Quang Tri Province rescued a rare red-faced monkey caught in a trap before releasing it back into the wild.
Police seize nearly 1,000 wild birds from Haiphong shops
Police in Haiphong City have seized 987 wild birds from three pet shops accused of illegally keeping and trading protected wildlife.
Landslide in Lao Cai directly affects 28 households
About 900 metres of stream embankment have severely eroded, putting 28 households along Ngoi Hut stream in Lao Cai Province at risk.
Three endangered turtles released off Quang Tri coast
Authorities in Quang Tri Province released three endangered sea turtles back into the sea on May 17 after the animals were rescued from fishing nets near Con Co Island.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms cause damage in several localities
Heavy rain and thunderstorms caused VND 10.2 billion (USD 392,000) in damage in Cao Bang and Dak Lak provinces.
Fisherman rescues endangered sea turtle caught in net
A fisherman in Vinh Long Province rescued an endangered sea turtle after finding it trapped in a fishing net while harvesting clams along the coast.
Rare gaurs herd spotted in Yok Don National Park
A rare herd of gaurs has been recorded by camera traps in Yok Don National Park, marking a positive sign for wildlife conservation efforts at one of Vietnam’s most biodiverse national parks.
Floods sweep away passenger bus, damage roads in Cao Bang
Heavy rain in Cao Bang Province triggered flooding and severe road damage, with a passenger bus swept away by floodwaters and several transport routes disrupted.
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