Environment

Seawater at Bai Sau Beach in Ho Chi Minh City’s Vung Tau Ward turned green and red earlier this month due to a natural algal bloom, authorities said on April 16.

Around five hectares of coastal mangrove forest along the Quyen River in Ha Tinh Province have died off unusually, despite environmental indicators remaining within permitted limits.

Prolonged dry-season heat in southern Vietnam has lowered water levels at Dau Tieng Reservoir, exposing vast sandbanks in Tay Ninh Province.

Four people were injured and a house collapsed after a severe hailstorm with strong winds struck Bac Ha Commune, Lao Cai Province, early on April 16.

Heavy rain and a tornado have damaged dozens of homes in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, with strong winds tearing off roofs and toppling trees.

Vietnam plans to ensure at least half of public transport in cities runs on electricity by 2030, alongside broader efforts to improve energy efficiency and security.

A weak cold front is set to bring rain and cooler weather to northern Vietnam from April 16, ending a prolonged spell of hot conditions.

Four captive bears from Ho Chi Minh City have been relocated to a rescue centre in Bach Ma National Park for long term care and rehabilitation.

A rare long-tailed macaque that strayed into a garden in Thanh Hoa Province has been handed over for release back into the wild.

Camera traps have recorded several rare and endangered species at Bach Ma National Park in central Vietnam, including three classified as critically endangered.

A 10-metre whale weighing about two tonnes has washed ashore in Dak Lak Province, despite repeated efforts by local fishermen to guide it back to sea.

Authorities in Gia Lai have released eight endangered wild animals into Kon Ka Kinh National Park following rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

A dead adult green sea turtle washed ashore at Sau beach in Vung Tau on April 9, drawing attention from residents and tourists.

A tornado accompanying heavy rain tore through Bao Loc in Lam Dong Province, ripping roofs off homes, toppling trees and disrupting traffic.

Hanoi has ordered stricter enforcement of environmental and safety standards at construction sites, including suspending projects that generate excessive dust or pose safety risks.

Vietnam is facing an early nationwide heatwave, with temperatures already exceeding 40 degree Celsius, increasing the likelihood of record heat in 2026.

Authorities in Ho Chi Minh City are monitoring unusual seawater discolouration and white foam in Vung Tau, with samples taken for analysis amid public concern.

HCM City plans to bring all vehicles under emissions control by 2030, aiming to cut air pollution and improve public health.

Authorities in Dien Bien Province have raised highest forest fire alert after detecting more than 2,500 hotspots in the first quarter of 2026.