Environment

Seven earthquakes hit Quang Ngai overnight

Seven earthquakes struck Mang But and Mang Den communes in Quang Ngai Province overnight on Sunday and into early Monday, according to the Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre.

HCM City swelters as heatwave grips southern Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City has been gripped by scorching heat in recent days, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius as residents bundle up to shield themselves from the sun.

Vietnam sees low risk of storms in East Sea over next three months

Vietnam is unlikely to see tropical storms or depressions in the East Sea between February and April, according to the Institute of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change.

Cold spell to hit northern Vietnam

Northern Vietnam is set to turn cold from February 18 as a fresh wave of cold air moves into the region, the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting has said.

Ho Chi Minh City’s canals revive after major upgrades

Several polluted canals in Ho Chi Minh City have been transformed, taking on a new look after renovation projects were completed.

UNESCO, Japan sign deal to bolster Vietnam’s disaster early warning

UNESCO and the Japanese Government on Thursday signed an agreement to launch a project aimed at strengthening Vietnam’s capabilities in early warning and disaster risk mitigation.

Ho Chi Minh City to launch first electric bus route in Can Gio

Ho Chi Minh City will begin operating its first electric bus route in the Can Gio area on March 1, marking the start of a plan to convert all local buses to clean energy by the end of 2026.

Rhino horn found in Vietnamese passenger’s luggage at Thai airport

Thai law enforcement officers have seized 11.75 kg of rhino horn from the luggage of a Vietnamese national at Suvarnabhumi International Airport.

Favourable weather forecast for Tet holiday

Weather across Vietnam is expected to be generally favourable for the Lunar New Year or Tet travel and outdoor activities.

HCM City warns of rising air pollution ahead of Tet

Ho Chi Minh City authorities have warned that air pollution is likely to worsen in the days leading up to Tet, despite generally favourable weather across southern Vietnam.

Quang Tri draws up plan to dispose of whale carcass on beach

Authorities in Quang Tri Province are working on a plan to deal with a large whale carcass that has washed ashore and is already decomposing, local officials said on February 9.

Rare 27kg turtle rescued after getting caught in fishing net

A 27kg olive ridley sea turtle was rescued by a fisherman after becoming entangled in a fishing net off Cu Lao Cham, before being tagged and released back into the sea.

Hanoi hit by heavy rain and severe cold

Hanoi is forecast to see rain and showers on February 8 as a strengthening cold front brings severe cold, with temperatures expected to drop to 10-12 degrees Celsius.

Pigeons foul public bike station in Ho Chi Minh City

A public bicycle station in Ho Chi Minh City may be relocated after repeated contamination caused by pigeon droppings.

Illegal buildings at Hue farmstay ordered to be dismantled

Authorities in Hue have ordered the removal of unauthorised structures at a farm tourism complex after inspections found extensive construction on agricultural land without approval.

Air pollution persists in Hanoi

Air pollution in Hanoi worsened on Friday, with the capital ranking as the world’s second most polluted city in the morning, air-quality data showed.

Hanoi to build two emergency reservoirs to curb flooding

Hanoi will build two emergency underground water storage reservoirs to help ease urban flooding, with a combined investment of nearly VND 25 billion (USD 950,570).

Fewer and milder storms forecast this year

Vietnam is expected to see fewer and milder typhoons this year than in 2025, with weather patterns pointing to lower storm activity in the latter half of 2026, authorities said.

Dense fog and air pollution blanket Hanoi

Dense fog combined with poor air quality covered Hanoi on the morning of February 5, disrupting daily activities and reducing visibility across the city.