Environment

145 new species discovered in Greater Mekong Region

The World Wide Fund for Nature has announced the list of 145 new species discovered in the Mekong River region since 2009 as a proof for the “biological treasure” of the river.

Hungarian eco-disaster offers cautionary tale to Vietnam

The recent aluminum mining accident in Hungary serves as a “warning” for Vietnam to tread carefully as it prepares to develop bauxite projects in the Central Highlands.

Trees planted for global climate campaign

Environmental campaigners planted trees, collected rubbish and rallied against pollution for what organisers aimed to make the world's biggest day of climate-change activism.

Floods claim 64 deaths in central Vietnam

Floods have taken the lives of 64, left 22 missing and caused 75 injuries in central Vietnam.

Thousands in Asia join global message on climate

Tens of thousands of people in the Asia-Pacific region Sunday planted trees, collected trash and campaigned against pollution

Hanoi millennium anniversary in international media

The 1000 year anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi has attracted great attention from many international newspapers and news agencies.

Vietnam’s largest parade in history

The largest parade in the history of Vietnam was kicked off in Hanoi this morning in Hanoi to celebrate the city’s 1,000th birthday.

Vietnam to join Tiger Summit in Russia next month

PM Dung has assigned a leader of the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to partake in the Tiger Summit, slated for November 21-24.

Deadly floods claim 28 lives in Quang Binh province

By late October 6, floods in the Quang Binh had caused 28 deaths, 17 injuries and an unknown amount of missing persons.

Protecting biodiversity will 'help' ASEAN economies: experts

Southeast Asian nations should encourage businesses to protect the region's endangered plants and animals by showing profit can be made from biodiversity.

Hanoi Museum makes debut

An inauguration ceremony for Hanoi Museum was held in Hanoi to mark the 1,000th anniversary of Thang Long – Hanoi.

Key UN climate talks set to open

Delegates are gathering in Tianjin, China from October 3-9 for the final round of UN climate talks before this year's summit in Mexico, which begins at the end of November.