HCM City ramps up efforts to combat pollution
HCM City is stepping up efforts to improve its environmental quality with a series of comprehensive and sector-specific solutions, according to the city’s Department of Agriculture and Environment.
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Khanh Hoa to relocate 1,600 residents for nuclear power project
Around 400 households, comprising 1,600 residents, will be relocated to make way for the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant.
Illegal bird trading cases busted in Hue
Authorities in Hue City seized 57 birds in two cases involving the illegal trade of red-whiskered bulbul.
Mekong Delta moves toward low-emission, climate-friendly farming
Over the past two years, numerous models have been launched, utilising technology and eco-friendly methods to reduce emissions while enhancing productivity and farmers’ incomes.
To Lich River shows signs of revival after receiving water from West Lake
After decades of heavy pollution, Hanoi’s To Lich River is showing signs of revival as it gets clean water from West Lake.
Hanoi opens to public feedback on low emission zone plan
The municipal People’s Committee on August 29 opened the floor to public feedback on the draft, which enforces stricter emissions standards in line with Article 28 of the Capital Law.
Hundreds in Hanoi reinforce dikes and evacuate as floods rise
More than 200 people in Xuan Mai Ward, Hanoi worked overnight on August 26 to reinforce the Bui 2 dike while dozens of households were evacuated to safety.
Typhoon Kajiki devastates Nghe An, leaving streets in ruins
Typhoon Kajiki battered Nghe An Province on the evening of August 25, tearing through streets and leaving widespread destruction after just two hours on land.
Cat Ba hotels urged to offer discounts for typhoon-stranded tourists
Haiphong City's Cat Hai Special Zone authorities have called on lodging service providers to offer room prices to travellers stranded by Typhoon Kajiki.
Central Vietnam braces for heavy rains as Typhoon Kajiki nears
Heavy rains have started ravaging many areas in the central provinces of Nghe An, Ha Tinh and Quang Tri ahead of Typhoon Kajiki.
Vietnam cancels nearly 20 domestic flights due to Typhoon Kajiki
Domestic airlines have announced the cancellation of nearly 20 flights on August 24 and 25 to ensure aviation safety amid the impact of Typhoon Kajiki that is forecast to make landfall on August 25.
Central localities ban vessels from going to sea as Storm Kajiki approaches
Central coastal localities have ordered a ban on vessels going out to sea starting August 24 as Storm Kajiki, the fifth storm to form in the East Sea this year, moves closer to Vietnam’s mainland.
Strong, fast-moving Kajiki expected to make landfall on August 25
A tropical depression entered the East Sea on the night of August 22 and quickly strengthened into typhoon Kajiki which is moving rapidly with wide circulation and complex developments.
Rare stump-tailed macaque handed over to Nghe An national park
Pu Mat National Park in the central province of Nghe An has received a rare stump-tailed macaque voluntarily surrendered by a resident.
Heavy rain threatens flash floods and landslides in northern mountains
Authorities have warned of flash floods and landslides in northern mountainous provinces, particularly Lai Chau and Dien Bien, due to heavy rainfall.
Rare dugong dies on Con Dao beach
A dugong, also known as a sea cow, died after becoming stranded on a beach in Con Dao Island in HCM City despite rescue efforts by residents.
Nghe An residents hand over wild animals to Pu Mat National Park
Residents in Nghe An have voluntarily handed over a 200-kilogramme deer, three macaques and a turtle to Pu Mat National Park for care and release back into the wild.
Hanoi prepares to revive heavily polluted To Lich River
Hanoi authorities are racing to revive the To Lich River within two weeks, in time for Vietnam’s National Day celebrations on September 2.
Rare animals rescued and released into Lam Dong forest
Authorities in Lam Dong have rescued a stump-tailed macaque and a pygmy slow loris, both endangered species, and released them back into the wild.
Cuc Phuong National Park rescues hundreds of white pheasants
Hundreds of rescued white pheasants are being cared for and bred at Cuc Phuong National Park, with healthy, well-adapted birds set to be released back into the wild.
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