Emerging powers press rich world on CO2 cuts
Brazil, South Africa, India and China called Friday on industrialized nations to step up their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at a key UN climate summit later this year.
Environment
Central Highlands groundwater falls
Groundwater levels continue to plunge throughout the Central Highlands, even as its quality takes a hit due to pollution, a study has found.
Titanium mining suspended over environment fears
The Government has ordered a halt in licensing titanium ore exploration and exploitation in Binh Thuan Province to protect local environment.
Foreign tourist numbers up 18.4%
Vietnam welcomed 4 million foreign visitors in the first eight months of this year, said the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism.
Minister vows to put a stop to land speculation
The newly-elected minister of Natural Resources & Environment vowed to address land management violations.
El Nino doubles risk of civil wars: study
The El Nino climate cycle doubles the risk of civil wars in 90 tropical countries, researchers reported on Wednesday.
Meat lovers put wildlife at risk
The widespread consumption of wild meat, coupled with illegal animal trafficking, is putting endangered species at risk.
Votive objects burnt during month of dead
In Vietnam and several Asian nations, votive objects are burnt ceremonially during certain festivals to “send” them to dead ancestors.
Planet is home to 8.7 million species: study
Some 8.7 million different species exist on Earth, though a tiny amount of those have actually been discovered and catalogued, researchers said.
Dirt-cheap helmets sold on pavements
Fashionable, dirt-cheap helmets are flooding Hanoi’s pavements. All of them are not verified for quality and made by recycled plastic.
Vietnam to sell its tourist attractions in China
The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism will organise two promotional campaigns in the next two months in China.
Japan’s TV makes film on Vietnamese tourism
Beautiful sites in the capital city of Hanoi and central provinces will be spotted in a documentary film made by the Kansai Telecasting Corporation.
Island escape is Vietnam's best-kept secret
It may be on the doorstep of a heaving metropolis, but this island remains an undeveloped paradise, writes Craig Tansley.
Illegal gold mining makes messes in Central Highlands district
Forests and rivers from the Central Highlands’ Dak Nong Province have been heavily disturbed by illegal gold mining of two companies.
A cultural cuisine ward to take shape in Hanoi
Along with the night market on the Hang Dao - Dong Xuan pedestrian walkway, Hanoi will have a cultural cuisine ward in the Old Quarter.
Better pollution rules urged
Experts have called for professionalising environmental management and protection and scrapping contradictory environmental regulations.
Vietnam's rice bowl threatened by rising seas
Climate change is turning rivers of Mekong Delta salty, spelling disaster for millions of poor farmers.
Pho on the footpath
Michael Gebicki picks up tips on rice noodles and real estate on an insider's tour of Hanoi street food.
Ha Giang celebrates 120th anniversary
The northernmost province of Ha Giang celebrated its 120th anniversary on August 20.
Vietnam hotels turn to technology to enhance guest experience
Vietnamese hotels are offering guests the most innovative high-tech gadgets and software on the market.
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