Environment

Workshop discusses sustainable development of coastal ecosystem

The National Coordination Committee for Mangroves for the Future (MFF) co-ordinated with the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) in Vietnam to organise a workshop to share experience on improving the resilience of coastal ecosystems and communities.

Cu Lao Cham suffers fresh water shortage

Cu Lao Cham Island in the central province of Quang Nam is facing the severe shortage of fresh water partially due to the on-going drought.

Animal care highlighted at Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park

Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park has launched a service to visitors to learn about wild animals.

Short film launched to call for end to rhino horn trade

The Education for Nature – Vietnam (ENV) launched a short film on August 22, calling for a joint effort to stop the rhino carnage in Africa and end the rhino horn trade.

Hanoi dykes in peril amid flood season

Amid the peak of the rainy season, dyke violations in Hanoi are set to rear their ugly head.

Renewable energy conference set for HCMC

An international conference on the challenges facing renewable energy in Vietnam will be held at Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City on August 23.

Vietnam takes measures to treat increase in domestic waste

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is developing a project to improve waste treatment and management in both rural and urban areas.

Ministry not yet allow dumping of 2.5 million cu.m of mud into sea

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has yet to approve a proposal from a thermo electric power project on the dumping of 2.5 million cubic metres of waste mud into the local sea.

Primary students campaign to stop use of bear gall

Students at Phụng Thượng Primary School in Hanoi’s Phúc Thọ District have started a campaign to stop the use of bear bile by planting medicinal shrubs as a replacement.

Ancient city and Japan promote cultural exchange

Japanese popular singer Ueno Yuuka, who was appointed the Goodwill Ambassador for the 16th annual Hội An-Japan Cultural Exchange, will join environmental protection activities in Cẩm Thanh commune as part of the annual event on August 17-19.

Quảng Bình seeks governmental agreement for dumping waste into the ocean

The Quảng Trạch thermoelectricity plant, a project of Electricity of Vietnam in the central province of Quảng Bình, is seeking final agreement from governmental agencies to dump 2.5 million cubic metres of waste mud into the local sea area.

Two more bears in Thai Nguyen handed over to rescue centre

A family in the northern province of Thai Nguyen has transferred two bears to Ninh Binh Bear Sanctuary.

Northern, north central regions brace for storm Bebinca

The National Steering Committee for Natural Disaster Prevention and Control and the National Committee for Disaster Response, Search and Rescue issued an official dispatch in response to storm Bebinca, the fourth of its kind hitting the country this year.

Fewer sea turtles coming inland to lay eggs

The number of sea turtles coming to inland areas in Núi Chúa National Park in the south-central province of Ninh Thuận has decreased, according to the national park management board.

Mekong River’s water levels rising

The water levels in the Mekong River’s upstream are increasing, the National Centre for Hydro-meteorological Forecasting said.

HCM City threatened by floods and subsidence

HCM City People's Committee has just held a conference to call for investment into anti-flooding and wastewater treatment projects.

Quang Nam attempts to help endangered langurs

The central province of Quang Nam has planned to buy forest land from local people to increase the protection of endangered gray-shanked douc langurs.

Da Nang beaches turn black after heavy rains

Several beaches in the central city of Da Nang have turned black after a heavy rain on Thursday.

Strong 5.9-magnitude quake jolts Indonesia's Lombok

A strong aftershock struck Indonesia's Lombok on Thursday, causing panic among evacuees sheltering after a devastating earthquake killed more than 160 on the holiday island four days earlier.