Environment

Mekong countries to hold extra meeting for controversial Xayaburi dam

Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos and Thailand have agreed to convene a special session on the prior consultation process for Laos’ controversial proposed Xayaburi hydropower dam.

Vietnam resort ranks 1st on top ten hideaways

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay resort in Vietnam tops a list of ten romantic beach retreats released by boutique hotel collection Mr & Mrs Smith.

US bee expert awarded Tyler Environment Prize

A leading US entomologist won the prestigious Tyler Prize for her groundbreaking work on the collapse of bee population.

Vietnam zoo owner jailed for tiger sales

The owner of a private zoo in Vietnam has been jailed for three years for selling the endangered tigers that he was supposed to protect.

Drawing competition raises awareness for wildlife protection

Vietnamese children aged from 11 to 15 across the country have been invited to take part in a drawing contest with the theme of endangered wildlife species.

Landlords overcharge tenants for electricity

Numerous low-income tenants in major cities are being forced to pay over the top for their electricity by unscrupulous landlords.

Mekong water security dominates conference agenda

Water scarcity and declining quality would be a challenge to countries in the region, a study group on water resources security was told.

Crackdown on bear-bile tours in Vietnam welcomed

The World Society for the Protection of Animals welcomed Vietnam's efforts to crack down on bear-bile tourism.

Quality of underground water is degrading

Underground water is degrading in quality, which is a big problem for nearly all water utilization projects.

Festival focuses on tourist spots

This year's HCM City Tourism Day 2011 will highlight special aspects of five popular destinations – HCM City, Da Lat, Binh Thuan, Phu Quoc and Hai Phong.

Australia to rescue hundreds stranded by floods

Hundreds of campers stranded by floods and landslides in Australia were waiting to be rescued after roads were washed out by freakish weather.

Vietnam to spend USD850 million per year adjusting to climate change

A study by the World Bank said Vietnam would need to spend around USD850 million annually adapting to climate change for the next 40 years.

World learns from Dutch to keep head above water

Dubai's Palm Island, New Orleans' upgraded dykes and Australia's water recycling plants all benefited from Dutch know-how.

High tide floods HCM city in dry season

An unexpected high tide resulted by super moon will increase and remain at high level for four next days in Ho Chi Minh City, causing floods amid dry season.

Residents leave flood-prone areas

Nearly 8,000 households have been moved from flood-prone areas in the Mekong Delta since 2008, under a national programme.

National park attracts Sarus Cranes

After a World Wildlife Fund-sponsored plan, Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap province is seeing Sarus Cranes return in large numbers.

21 whales die, 11 saved in Australian beaching

Twenty-one long-finned pilot whales have died but 11 were saved after beaching themselves at Bruny Island.

Wild elephants threaten locals

Hundreds of households in a commune in Dak Lak Province fear that they and their crops could be harmed after a wild elephant killed a local man.

Cultural diversity of Vietnam introduced at US festival

Various types of Vietnamese costumes, besides the national costume – Ao dai (traditional long dress) are displayed in the U.S. to represent cultural diversity.