Son La aftershocks five days after 5.3 magnitude earthquake
Another aftershock was reported in Son La Province in the early morning of August 1 after a 5.3 magnitude quake on July 27.
Environment
Heavy rains forecasted for Vietnam from August
Widespread heavy rains are forecasted to hit the northern and central regions from August 1 to 3.
Mekong Delta faces increasing erosion along rivers, canals
The beginning of the rainy season has worsened land erosion along rivers and canals in the Mekong Delta.
Hanoi air quality worsens
Air quality in Hanoi has worsened over recent days after an improvement thanks to recent good weather.
Two bears rescued from illegal animal trade
Ninh Binh Bear Sanctuary has announced that they have received two Asian black bears from the illegal animal trade in Lai Chau Province.
Vietnam proposes audit on water resources in Mekong River basin
The State Audit of Vietnam proposed that an audit on water resources in the Mekong River basin be conducted by the agency called "ASOSAI's cooperative environmental audit in Southeast Asia in the 2020-2021 period".
Illegal construction rampant at Quang Ngai geo-park
Many areas of Ly Son-Sa Huynh Geo-Park in the central province of Quang Ngai have been significantly affected by illegal construction activities, while the province is seeking UNESCO recognition for the site.
PM directs suspension of wildlife import
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on July 23 issued Directive 29/CT-TTg on urgent measures to tighten the management of wildlife.
Many rivers in northern provinces still polluted: Environment administration
Rivers in northern provinces are severely polluted, according to the Vietnam Environment Administration's report released recently.
Severe erosion threatens Hau River
Dozens of households in An Giang Province are being threatened by erosion along the Hau River.
Quang Ninh faces record water shortage
Quang Ninh Province has reported record water shortages in major lakes and reservoirs in Co To Island and Yen Lap, the largest reservoir in Quang Ninh.
Five people die, two injured in Ha Giang flooding
Five people have been killed and two others injured in the worst flooding in nearly 60 years in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang.
Hundreds of rare primate species found in Vietnam
A group of 500 grey-shanked douc langurs and 100 northern buffed-cheeked gibbons have been discovered in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum.
Severe drought continues hitting central region
More than 10,000 people in a mountainous district in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue have been in dire need of drinking water for months due to long drought.
Two die, one injured in heavy Ha Giang rains
Many areas in the northern mountainous province of Ha Giang City have been deeply submerged by heavy rains on Tuesday morning.
Northern region to expect rains in the coming days
The long heat wave in the northern region will end on July 20 as rains and rainstorms spread until July 22.
Hanoi landfill reopened following meeting with authorities
A dumping ground in Hanoi’s outlying district of Soc Son which was blocked by local residents protesting against low compensation has been reopened following a meeting with municipal authorities.
Hanoi streets battle rubbish crisis following dump blockade
Many streets in Hanoi have been filled with rubbish as residents living near a dumping site in Soc Son District are stopping trucks from entering the waste treatment complex.
Rare twin red-ruffed lemurs born at Singapore zoo
Twin red-ruffed lemurs have been born at Singapore zoo, officials said Thursday, a rare double delivery that is a boost for the endangered saucer-eyed primates.
Hanoi faces rubbish pile-up following compensation dispute
Rubbish has piled up on Hanoi streets after local people living near a local dumping site gathered to block trucks from entering the waste treatment complex.
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