Environment

A resident of Bao Lam 2 Commune has voluntarily handed over a rare crested serpent eagle classified as a Group IB endangered forest animal.

Dead fish have been found scattered along the coast of Quang Tri, with authorities investigating the cause.

A strong cold air mass is forecast to move into northern Vietnam from the night of October 4, bringing thunderstorms and temperatures 8-10 degrees Celsius lower.

Vietnam and Canada have launched a new municipal partnership to strengthen urban resilience to climate change and improve sustainable waste management.

HCM City and other parts of southern Vietnam are forecast to see scattered showers and thunderstorms in the first days of October, with heavy rain possible in some areas.

Heavy rain and thunderstorms flooded several roads in Ho Chi Minh City on September 30, disrupting traffic during the evening rush hour.

Danang City is completing key sections of a VND 490 billion (USD 18.6 million) project to protect Hoi An's coastline and the Thu Bon River from erosion ahead of this year's storm season.

Authorities in Thanh Hoa Province have evacuated 180 people after heavy rain triggered a kilometre-long crack on Na Lo Hill and landslides that damaged or destroyed nine homes.

A Thanh Hoa engineer has turned discarded rice straw into eco-friendly firelighters, selling the products to customers in the US and Canada through Amazon.

Heavy rain flooded several roads in Ho Chi Minh City on September 30, disrupting traffic during the morning rush hour and making it difficult for residents to get to work.

Prolonged heavy rain has inundated residential areas in Lam Dong Province, prompting dozens of police and military personnel to help residents move their belongings to safety overnight.

High tides in HCM City and southern Vietnam are forecast to rise further over the next few days, with water levels at some monitoring stations expected to exceed the highest warning level.

Northern Vietnam is forecast to experience two consecutive cold air incursions from late September into early October, bringing cooler temperatures and widespread rainfall.

A major road project through the Dong Nai Nature and Culture Reserve will include wildlife crossings, noise barriers and AI-powered cameras to reduce its impact on animals and their habitats.

HCM City plans to spend VND 2.3 trillion (USD 87.45 million) on upgrading Cau Cut Canal and surrounding infrastructure to improve drainage and reduce flooding in the former Go Vap District.

Authorities in Lam Dong Province are stepping up efforts to curb illegal forest clearing and plant tens of thousands of new pine trees as urbanisation puts pressure on Dalat's iconic forests.

Peak tides in Ho Chi Minh City are forecast at 1.6-1.85 metres from September 28-30, above alert level 3, risking deep flooding.

A landslide on Dai Ninh Pass in Lam Dong Province sent soil and rocks onto part of the roadway, forcing motorists to slow down while authorities worked to secure the area.

A weak cold front is expected to reach northern Vietnam from the night of September 30, bringing scattered showers, thunderstorms and a modest drop in temperatures.