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Vietnam braces for tropical storm Son Tinh

Vietnam braces for tropical storm Son Tinh

The Vietnam Disaster Management Authority has underlined the urgent need to set up delegations to inspect the safety of dykes and reservoirs in important areas as a tropical low pressure system has developed into a storm named Son Tinh
Funds allocated to preserve Lý Sơn Marine Protected Area

Funds allocated to preserve Lý Sơn Marine Protected Area

The central province of Quảng Ngãi has allocated funds of VNĐ42 billion to support ecosystem recovery and biodiversity supervision as well as strengthening the protection of the Lý Sơn Marine Protected Area (MPA) for the 2018-22 period.
HCM City to extend environmental sanitation project

HCM City to extend environmental sanitation project

Ho Chi Minh City’s People’s Committee has asked the Prime Minister and relevant agencies to approve an extension of the second phase of its environmental sanitation project (Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe Basin) to 2030 as a foreign contractor
Danang voted as Vietnam's greenest city

Danang voted as Vietnam's greenest city

The central city of Danang has been selected as Vietnam's representative in the I Love Cities competition 2017-2018 by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Foreign tourists help clean Mui Ne beach

Foreign tourists help clean Mui Ne beach

A foreign tourist group called Keep Mui Ne Nice joined staff from local tourism facilities, organisations, and youngsters in Phan Thiet city in the south-central province of Binh Thuan to collect rubbish along Mui Ne beach on July 12.
Two publications launched to protect bears in Vietnam

Two publications launched to protect bears in Vietnam

Two publications giving instructions on caring for rescued moon and sun bears, as well as guidance to plant herbal alternatives to bear bile were launched at a ceremony held in the Animals Asia’s Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in Vinh
HCM City raises environmental protection, parking fees

HCM City raises environmental protection, parking fees

New environmental protection fees are expected to reduce the volume of industrial wastewater in Ho Chi Minh City, while higher parking fees on city centre streets will curb traffic congestion, according to the city’s Transport Department.
Wastewater ruining Ha Long Bay

Wastewater ruining Ha Long Bay

The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province faces severe threat of pollution as only 20% of domestic wastewater is treated before being discharged into the bay.
Exhibition raises public awareness of bear protection

Exhibition raises public awareness of bear protection

A bear protection exhibition was kicked off in Hanoi on June 30, in the presence of the World Animal Protection (WAP) Ambassador - Thai singer and actor Tono Pakin Kumwilaisuk, to raise public awareness of the importance of bear protection.
Dozens affected by landfill fire

Dozens affected by landfill fire

Dozens of people in Nghe An Province have fallen sick and need medical treatment because of smoke and fumes from a local landfill fire.
Hanoi floating restaurants left to rust

Hanoi floating restaurants left to rust

Floating restaurants which have been removed for polluting Hanoi’s West Lake have been left to rust while awaiting a decision on their future by the municipal authorities.
Bali shuts airport after volcanic eruption

Bali shuts airport after volcanic eruption

Bali closed its international airport following a volcanic eruption on the Indonesian resort island that sent thick smoke and ash billowing 2,000 metres (6,500 feet) into the air, an official said Friday.

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