Environment

Co Loa to seek UNESCO cultural heritage status

The Centre for Preservation of Co Loa Relics has asked for permission to conduct research and compile a dossier for the Co Loa citadel to seek world cultural heritage status.

Hanoi needs better climate-change plans

Authorities in the capital city need to do more to ensure Hanoi's continued development is eco-friendly and "climate-proof", said a UN climate change expert.

Thousands of red necked phalarope flock to Ninh Thuan

Scientists have said the flock of birds numbering in the thousands that have recently come to Ninh Thuan province are red necked phalaropes.

Vietnam to establish reserve for one of world's rarest mammals

A nature reserve in Vietnam is being established to protect one of the world's rarest mammals, a conservation group said Thursday.

When life imitates art: beggars as actors

Dressing up in hospital clothes and slathering themselves with red water colors, some lazy individuals pretend to be disabled to play on people's sympathy.

Do not judge Vietnam tourism from your own experience

Over the last few days the more I thought about the article “What’s wrong with tourism in Vietnam?”, the more it annoyed me.

Hoan Kiem turtle moved to “sanatorium”

The council for treatment of Hoan Kiem turtle has decided to move the legendary turtle from the treatment tank to the “sanatorium”.

Climate can drive seismic shifts: study

Scientists have for the first time shown a link between intensifying climate events and tectonic plate movement.

Europe faces drought and flood burden: climate scientist

A leading climate scientist warned that Europe should take action over increasing drought and floods.

Vietnam the most affordable destination for Australian tourists

Asia has overtaken Europe as the new hotspot for Australian travellers seeking a bang for their buck, a study has revealed.

Young penguins dying due to lack of food: study

Young penguins in the Antarctic may be dying because they are having a tougher time finding food, US researchers suggested.

‘Superman’ immune to electricity ... Wait

A middle-aged man and his son in Ngoc Son, Hiep Hoa, Bac Giang claim immunity to electric shock. This is, however, not a supernatural phenomenon

Study reveals cost of nitrogen pollution

Nitrogen pollution costs Europe between 70 and 320 billion euros per year in its impact on health and the environment.

Vietnam campaigns for Ha Long as natural wonder

Vietnam is carrying out a wide range of acitivities in order to maintain Ha Long Bay on New Open World’s 7 Natural Wonders list.

Ministry rejects rumour on high radioactive level

The Ministry of Science and Technology rejected the news saying that radioactive cloud from Japan arrived in Vietnam with a high level of radiation.

Act like a doctor, end up as a patient!

Many people are admitted to hospital with serious complications after prescribing their own medication for “minor” ailments.

Villagers want to move back home

Households moved out to make way for hydropower plants in several localities across Vietnam are not happy in new areas.

Holiday tours see strong rise despite economic woes

The number of tourists bookings for both outbound and inbound tours during the holidays of April 30 and May Day shot up despite economic difficulties.