Environment

The USA announces project to protect forests and biodiversity in Central Vietnam

The United States Agency for International Development announced a new project that will assist Vietnam’s transition to climate-smart and low-emission development through improved forest protection, enhanced biodiversity conservation, and increased resilience of communities.

Hội An goes ‘green’ with new power system

The ancient city of Hội An and its twin town Wernigerode in Germany will start construction of a solar power system project for the old quarter of the city.

Vietnam, US start 2nd dioxin cleanup

Việt Nam and the United States marked the start of the second and final phase of thermal treatments at the Đà Nẵng Airport yesterday to clean up dioxin contamination caused by US forces more than 40 years ago.

Centre for nature conservation built in Thua Thien-Hue

Construction of a centre for natural resources conservation and fauna and flora rescue has begun in Thua Thien-Hue, a central province with rich biodiversity.

Hanoi to install 20 new air-monitoring stations

The capital city is preparing to install an additional 20 air-monitoring stations, municipal officials say.

World's oldest Panda in captivity dies in Hong Kong

The oldest giant panda living in captivity, 38-year-old Jia Jia, was euthanized in Hong Kong after rapidly deteriorating health over the past two weeks, her owners Ocean Park said on Sunday.

MONRE highlights severe seawater pollution

The quality of seawater in coastal areas of Vietnam has been on the decline, with a heavy weight of total suspended solids (TSS), according to Vietnam Sea and Islands General Department.

Vietnam responds to International Day for Disaster Reduction

The Vietnam Red Cross Society was selected to represent national organisations in Southeast Asia to host a meeting marking International Day for Disaster Reduction in the central province of Quang Nam on October 13.

Lý Sơn Island harmed by unplanned building

Lý Sơn Island is becoming an attractive destination for domestic and foreign visitors because of its unique natural landscape.

China says 173 steel firms violate environmental rules

As many as 173 Chinese steel enterprises were found to have violated the country's environmental rules during recent nationwide investigations into the industry, the environment ministry said on Monday.

Waste threatens Nha Trang Bay

Untreated waste from residential areas and resorts in Nha Trang City is suspected of polluting the Nha Trang Bay, which is listed among the world's 29 most beautiful bays.

City rejects waste treat plant refusal to take rubbish

Authorities in HCM City have just rejected the proposal by the Da Phuoc Waste Treatment Complex to refuse accepting more rubbish from the city.

Work begins on capital water treatment project

A USD 800 million water treatment project has just been kicked off in Hanoi which is intended to help restore some of the capital’s polluted rivers.

Disaster alert and watch system to be built in 13 coastal localities

A natural disaster alert and watch system will be built at 13 coastal provinces and cities from Ha Tinh to Ba Ria – Vung Tau with 532 stations, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Official refutes Hanoi air pollution claims

An official from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment claims that while Hanoi faces air pollution, he couldn’t imagine it could be the second worst in the world.

Sewage pollutes Sam Son Beach

Sam Son, the most popular beach in the northern central province of Thanh Hoa, is facing serious pollution due to sewage outlets from surrounding residential areas.

Over 60 critical endangered pangolins saved

Sixty-one wild Java pangolins (Manis javanica) have been handed over to Save Vietnam’s Wildlife (SVW) by Thai Binh province’s Police Department.

West Lake fish deaths to be investigated

Nearly 1,000 people from different forces and agencies have been mobilised to clean the West Lake following the death of up to 200 tonnes of fish.

West Lake dead fish toll reaches 200 tonnes

Over 200 tonnes of dead fish have been recovered from West Lake. Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has urged Hanoi authorities to find out the cause of the incident.