Environment

Dinh Vu DAP yet again in hot water over environmental pollution

Concerns about environmental pollution in Vietnam National Chemical Group’s DAP Dinh Vu Plant in Haiphong city were deepened when the local authorities’ investigation uncovered environmental violations during its operations.

Sun bear transferred to rescue centre

The Animals Asia Foundation has transferred a sun bear in captivity for seven years since being a cub in the northern province of Nam Dinh, to the Tam Dao Bear Rescue Centre.

Investigation continues into Formosa over mass fish deaths

Luong Duy Hanh, head of Environmental Protection and Control Department, talked to DTiNews about the possible criminal offences at Hung Hiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Limited Company in relation to the mass fish deaths.

Mekong Delta rivers get deeper: experts

The Tien and Hau rivers in the Mekong Delta have become deeper in recent years instead of having silt build-up like in years past, experts have said.

70 tonnes dead in Ma River

Up to nearly 70 tonnes of fish raised in floating cages along the Ma River in Thanh Hoa province have been found dead, causing major losses to local farmers.

Vietnamese students win gold medal for langur research

Đặng Vũ Minh,15, and Đào Nhật Minh, two secondary school students in Hà Nội, have won a gold medal for their research on the red-shanked douc langur (Pygathryx nemaeus).

Data on forests to be collected

Data on forests will be collected by an electronic information system for decision making to design a strategy for forest development.

Malaysian company blamed for polluting environment in Dong Nai

A Malaysian company, Chin Well Fasteners (Vietnam) Co. Ltd, has been accused of releasing untreated waste water into the environment.

Malaysia invites ASEAN countries to join hands in fighting haze

Malaysia has called on ASEAN member countries to restart a high priority co-operation plan to reduce haze pollution in the region by 2020.

People block construction over pollution fear

Hundreds of local people in Hanoi's Chuong My District have gathered to protest against a waste treatment plant project at the foot of Thoong Mountain due to fears of environmental pollution.

HCM City to stop burying solid waste

HCM City plans to reduce burying of solid wastes and improve waste treatment technologies by 2030, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment has said.

Hanoi seeks flooding solutions

Hanoi authorities held a conference with international experts to address the impact of climate change and urbanisation on the capital's flood control capacity.

48 rare animals released into Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park

Forty-eight rare animals have been released into the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Binh, from the beginning of this year.

Protection urged for endangered species in Vietnam

Conservationists and scientists have strongly called on the Government to stop allowing organisations and individuals commercially farming and trading endangered species in Viet Nam.

Hospital struggles to deal with polluting waste

Medical and domestic waste from Nghe An Oncology Hospital has heavily polluted the local channel in Nghe An Province because of dilapidated infrastructure and out-dated treatment plant.

People denounce Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment

About 30 households in Ky Anh Town, Ha Tinh Province, have signed a letter of complaint against the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment over the mass fish deaths in central region.

Elephant preservation week launched in Quang Nam

A week on elephant protection was launched in Nong Son district, the central province of Quang Nam on August 3 with myriad activities.

India appeals for help for baby rhinos rescued in floods

Indian wildlife officers appealed on Tuesday for help in caring for eight rare baby rhinos feared orphaned by recent deadly floods in the remote northeast.

Formosa's illegal dumping prosecuted

Police in the central province of Ha Tinh has decided to prosecute the illegal dumping of toxic waste of Hung Hiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Limited Company in the area.

7-9 storms and tropical depressions to hit East Sea this year

The Vietnam National Meteorological Center has said that from now until the end of the year, seven to nine storms and tropical depressions will affect the East Sea (internationally known as the South China Sea).

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