Environment

Thai Nguyen Province launched its first electric bus service on October 30, connecting Tan Long with Da Phuc in Hanoi as part of efforts to expand public transport and promote greener travel.

Heavy rain and a tornado outbreak across eight communes in An Giang Province damaged 87 homes and brought down numerous power poles, preliminary estimates show.

Rain and thunderstorms are forecast in northeastern Vietnam on October 30, with some areas likely to see heavy downpours, while scattered showers are expected in most other parts of the country.

HCM City has proposed spending over VND 15 trillion (USD 572.5 million) on three canal and waterway upgrades to reduce flooding, improve the environment and modernise urban infrastructure.

Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens has transferred 21 endangered crested argus pheasants to Bach Ma National Park in Hue City, aiming to breed future generations for eventual release into the wild.

Northern Vietnam saw its first widespread October heatwave since 1991, with temperatures hitting 35–37 degrees Celsius, driven by a strong El Nino and subtropical high pressure.

Authorities in Vinh Long Province are racing to repair coastal erosion damage after high tides flooded more than three hectares of farmland and fish ponds, affecting nine households.

Camera traps have recorded numerous rare wildlife species in the forest surrounding the UNESCO-listed My Son temple complex in Danang City, highlighting the area's rich biodiversity.

Authorities have captured a python more than 1.5 metres long hiding in bushes near a railway crossing on National Highway 13 in Hiep Binh Ward, HCM City.

Emergency works are under way on Prenn Pass, a major gateway to Dalat, to stabilise a landslide-prone slope and ensure road safety ahead of the year-end holiday season.

High tides flooded several low-lying roads in southern HCM City on the evening of October 27, with water reaching more than halfway up motorbike wheels.

A rare turtle and a pangolin have been released into the wild in the My Son heritage area in Danang after being discovered and voluntarily handed over by local residents.

A rare tortoise and a reticulated python have been released into the wild on the Cham Islands in Danang City after local residents voluntarily handed them over to authorities.

A man in Ninh Binh Province has been charged with trading 36 wild birds, including 17 classified under Group IIB, which covers protected wildlife species.

A resident of Daklak Province has voluntarily handed over two golden mountain turtles to local authorities for assessment and appropriate care.

Cat Tien National Park is set to expand by more than 10,000 hectares following a land transfer from La Nga Forestry Company in Dong Nai City.

Hanoi authorities have agreed in principle to study plans to dredge the Red and Da rivers to improve flood drainage, waterway transport and recover construction materials.

Northern and central Vietnam are forecast to remain mostly sunny and dry in the coming days, with isolated showers and thunderstorms in the south.

Typhoon Champi has weakened to category 14 as it moves across waters east of Taiwan, China, with waves in the northern East Sea forecast to reach six metres on October 24.