Environment

Dolphin has weakened from a super typhoon but still drove waves up to 16.5 metres. Another storm may form east of the Philippines on August 3.

Figures from the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention show nearly 1,000 dyke incidents in 2024-2025.

Quang Ninh Province is drawing up a plan to tackle flooding at 131 hotspots, with priority given to areas in the former Halong City, where heavy rain frequently inundates residential neighbourhoods.

Danang City has launched a new eco-tourism route linking the Elephant Species and Habitat Reserve with nearby heritage sites to promote conservation-based tourism.

Heavy rain during the evening rush hour flooded several streets in Hanoi on July 31, causing severe traffic congestion across parts of the capital.

Heavy rain is forecast to continue across northern Vietnam and parts of Thanh Hoa and Nghe An from Friday night, raising the risk of landslides and flash floods.

A resident in Lam Dong Province has voluntarily handed over a yellow-headed tortoise, a rare and protected species, after discovering it while working in his garden.

Super Typhoon Dolphin has intensified to Category 17 and is forecast to strengthen further as it moves across the northwestern Pacific towards China's eastern coast.

The director of Chu Mom Ray National Park unexpectedly encountered a rare Eld's deer during a night patrol, highlighting ongoing wildlife conservation efforts.

A magnitude 3.6 earthquake struck Cao Bang Province on July 30, with residents reporting tremors but no immediate damage or injuries.

Teachers and students at Danang College have developed an amphibious rescue boat capable of travelling on both roads and waterways, offering a potential new solution for flood rescue operations.

Heavy rain is forecast across much of Vietnam until July 31, with authorities warning of flash floods, landslides and urban flooding in several regions.

Torrential rain flooded several streets in Ho Chi Minh City, leaving vehicles stranded and forcing residents to wade through deep water to get home.

Police in northern Vietnam have charged a man accused of transporting four bear paws and bear bile sourced from Laos for illegal sale.

Authorities in Danang City are seeking long-term solutions to protect the endangered grey-shanked douc by linking habitat conservation with local livelihoods.

Dak Lak Province has upgraded the Ea So Nature Reserve to a national park, expanding protection for one of Vietnam's key biodiversity areas while supporting ecotourism and sustainable development.

Typhoon Dolphin is forecast to strengthen rapidly over the western Pacific and could become one of the most intense tropical cyclones ever recorded if conditions remain favourable.

A resident in Vietnam's Gia Lai Province has voluntarily handed over a rare yellow-headed tortoise weighing more than 3kg after finding it while working on farmland.

Hanoi will require construction projects to recycle waste on site during site clearance, with recycled materials reused for backfilling and road foundations.