Environment

Vietnam customs officials seized more than a tonne of ivory, believed to be from elephant tusks, being smuggled on the country's border with China.

Vietnam has not paid appropriate attention in dealing with the environment pollution caused by the agricultural production.

Pham Ngu Lao backpacker quarter in HCM City attracts 1,900 foreign travellers daily, obtaining revenue of VND8.32 trillion a year, a survey shows.

Extreme high tide of over level 3 and simultaneous release of floodwaters from reservoirs into the Dong Nai River at the end of October will be catastrophic.

An Bang Beach in Hoi An has been ranked the world’s 43rd best beach by CNNgo.com, a travel publication of CNN.

Over the years, the pride of Hanoi, its numerous lakes, have been seriously polluted.

HCM City environment authorities have revealed the test results of the huge pesticide contaminated mud pile dumped at the Dong Thanh waste landfill site.

Public interest in climate change issues has been considerably improved over the past few years thanks to increased communications.

Vietnamese people will have the chance to vote for Ha Long Bay as a new World Wonder through a TV programme to be broadcast live on October 29.

Installation of a pipeline system under the Sai Gon River will dramatically curb pollution in HCM City's canals, city authorities said.

Hanoi is expected to issue preservation regulations for colonial-era villas by year-end, a top planning official has said.

Operational small and medium enterprises discharge a huge volume of waste daily; but how to settle the pollution is troubling policy makers.

Vietnam’s new cabinet makes a strong start with several “smart technocrats”, but economic woes and lack of transparency pose hurdles, according to analysts

The role of children and adolescents need to be promoted in reducing risks associated with disasters, heard a conference held in Hanoi yesterday.

A ceremony was held by Vietnam Airlines in Japan on October 11 to introduce a new programme on Vietnam’s land, people, culture and tourism.

China is to invest up to 4 trillion yuan ($600 billion) over the next decade to overcome a huge water shortage, a senior official.

Scientists have been struggling with a pilot project aimed at growing taller, stronger mangroves in Xuan Thuy National Park.

Vietnam tourism’s promotion slogan and website address will appear on electronic advertising boards in 12 matches of the Premier League.

The Hanoi Department of Transport is planning to designate more streets to pedestrian only during the weekends.