Environment

Local people in the Mekong Delta region are complaining about the serious environmental pollution caused by dumping sites that have appeared in many residential areas.

Last year was China's hottest on record and the past four years were its warmest ever, its weather agency said this week.

Domestic solid waste must be classified at each household from the beginning of this year, according to the Law on Environmental Protection 2020.

Local astronomy lovers will have the chance to enjoy the sight of the Quadrantids, the first major meteor shower of the year, as it reaches its peak between nightfall and dawn on January 4.

The central region of Vietnam has been forecasted to face more rains in some days to come.

Approximately 200 people have been deployed to strengthen the severely eroded My Khe Beach in Danang.

Vietnam Airlines is using sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for all flights departing from Europe, starting January 1, 2025, becoming the first Vietnamese carrier to do so.

Authorities have released 90 wild animals of 14 species into Vu Quang National Park in the central province of Ha Tinh.

Northern regions have been forecasted to see intense cold weather in the coming days, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Many sections of beach in Da Nang's Son Tra District have suffered severe erosion, causing significant damage to kiosks.

A rare Java pangolin has been found straying into a house in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Southern localities, including Ho Chi Minh City, are expected to face numerous unseasonal rain spells during the first quarter of next year.

Hanoi was ranked as the most air-polluted city in the world this morning, December 30, according to data released by air quality monitor AirVisual.

Authorities in Hanoi have started collecting rubbish on the West Lake as the water recedes during the dry weather.

Hanoi's Day River faces severe pollution due to wastewater discharged from nearby residential areas.

As the water recedes in the dry season, lots of rubbish, including mostly used altars, incense bowls, and worship statues, can be found along West Lake in Hanoi.

Tram Chim National Park in the southern province of Dong Thap, which had not seen any red-crowned cranes in the past two years, was surprisingly visited by a flock.

A new, strong cold spell has been forecasted to hit the northern and central regions from Friday morning.

Many sections of the coastline in the central province of Quang Ngai have been severely eroded, posing a threat to residents and several facilities, including the Dung Quat Oil Refinery Plant.