Environment

Danang authorities have declared a natural disaster emergency in several villages of Hung Son Commune after land subsidence and landslide risks were detected, including a hillside collapse.

Thousands of tonnes of household waste have accumulated in several communes in Danang City after a local waste treatment plant suspended operations.

Heat is set to intensify across parts of Vietnam from April, while storm and tropical depression activity this year is expected to remain near the long-term average.

Authorities in Gia Lai Province have approved a project aimed at helping coastal communities adapt to climate change.

Northern Vietnam is expected to see sunnier and warmer weather from March 17 as weakening cold air gives way to rising temperatures, with some areas forecast to exceed 33 degrees Celsius.

A video showing fishermen rescuing a sea turtle entangled in fishing net off the coast of central Vietnam has attracted millions of views on social media.

Police in Nhan Co Commune said on March 12 that they had coordinated with forest rangers and concerned agencies to release the animal back into the wild after completing necessary procedures.

Northern Vietnam is experiencing sunny intervals before a new surge of cold air is expected to arrive, bringing rain and colder weather.

An anti-saltwater intrusion dam in Nha Trang area in Khanh Hoa Province is nearing completion, aiming to secure freshwater for about 500,000 residents.

Severe coastal erosion in Quang Tri Province has damaged a seawall near the entrance to the historic Vinh Moc Tunnels, raising concerns about safety and preservation.

The Gamma Normid meteor shower (γ-Normids) is expected to be visible in Vietnam in the early hours of March 15, reported the Hanoi Astronomical Society (HAS).

Saltwater intrusion in Mekong Delta could extend up to 70 kilometres inland in the coming weeks as river flows decline, authorities warn.

Authorities in Hanoi have warned residents not to store petrol or diesel at home, citing a high risk of fire and explosion as fuel prices rise.

A rare parasitic plant listed as endangered has been recorded in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, highlighting the rich biodiversity of the limestone forest ecosystem in central Vietnam.

All conservation institution managers and tourist attractions that own elephants in Indonesia are required to stop offering elephant riding attractions to visitors.

Nearly 90 scientists and environmental managers from 22 countries are taking part in the 5th International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration and Management in Gia Lai Province.

Vietnam is forecast to face earlier and longer heatwaves this year as climate change and shifting climate patterns increase the intensity and unpredictability of extreme weather.

Police in Hoa Hiep Commune, Vinh Long Province, Vietnam have received an exotic reptile after a local resident discovered it behind his home and reported it to authorities.

Ho Chi Minh City has called on residents to support the installation of charging stations and battery-swap cabinets for electric motorbikes as demand for electric transport rises.