Environment

Authorities in Khanh Hoa Province have announced urgent measures to curb illegal swiftlet hunting after dozens of violations were detected since the start of the year.

A flock of rare Asian openbills has appeared at the Con Chim mangrove wetland in Gia Lai Province, drawing attention from researchers and local residents.

Scientists have recorded the first-ever field images of the endangered dhole in Pu Hoat Nature Reserve in Nghe An, highlighting the rich biodiversity of one of Vietnam’s remaining primary forests.

Twenty-eight endangered turtles native to Vietnam have been returned from South Korea under international cooperation efforts on biodiversity conservation and CITES enforcement.

Authorities in the central city of Danang are rushing to rebuild a severely eroded seawall at a river mouth area to protect more than 500 households ahead of the 2026 storm season.

A young man in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa has handed over a rare water monitor lizard to local police after spotting the animal on a local road.

Hanoi is forecast to face severe heat on May 13, with temperatures possibly reaching 35C between 2 pm and 4 pm.

Authorities in Can Tho City have accused an international hospital of discharging untreated wastewater directly into a residential drainage system.

Forest rangers in Quang Ngai Province have identified a flock of birds spotted at La Bang Lagoon as Asian openbills rather than rare black-necked cranes as initially suspected.

Authorities in Hanoi have seized 220 wild birds from three ornamental bird shops after owners failed to provide documents proving their legal origin.

Eight endangered wild animals, including a Sunda pangolin and an otter, have been released back into the wild at Kon Ka Kinh National Park after months of rescue and rehabilitation.

Northern Vietnam and the north-central region are expected to face a widespread heatwave from May 13, with severe temperatures forecast in western mountainous areas.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province sealed off a pine hill after a resident discovered a rusted wartime mortar shell in Lac Duong Commune.

A rare slow loris was found climbing near the entrance of a resident’s home in the central province of Quang Tri before being handed over for release back into the wild.

Authorities in Ha Tinh Province discovered a man keeping 46 wild birds without proof of origin after he shared videos of trapping birds on social media.

Authorities in Ca Mau have set deadlines to address saltwater intrusion and compensate residents affected by the expansion of Ca Mau Airport.

Flocks of herons and egrets have recently appeared around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, creating a rare natural spectacle.

More than 20 dolphins, including rare pink dolphins, were spotted off the coast of Haiphong Saturday, local border guards said.

Authorities in Gia Lai Province have identified a flock of unusual birds spotted at the Con Chim eco-tourism area as rare Asian openbill storks, a species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book.