Environment

Summit to strengthen green economy opportunities for Vietnam, Australia

Australian Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy Senator the Hon Jenny McAllister will meet Vietnamese and Australian business leaders, policymakers and industry experts in Vietnam to discuss how the countries can accelerate opportunities for green economy investment and trade.

Ha Long fishing village renovation under way

Part of Cua Van fishing village on Ha Long Bay will temporarily stop serving tourists in order to be upgraded.

Khanh Hoa lobsters die en masse due to hot weather

Lobsters have died en masse in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa's Van Ninh District due to prolonged hot weather, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Forest fires spreading in Ca Mau

A large fire has burnt down over 40 hectares of forest in the southern province of Ca Mau and may spread amid prolonged drought and dry weather.

Ca Mau’s largest freshwater reservoir to go into use in May

The southernmost province of Ca Mau’s largest freshwater reservoir is scheduled to be put into operation next month to serve 11,000 households.

EVN calls on HCM City residents to save electricity

According to the HCM City Power Corporation, due to prolonged hot weather, the City's electricity consumption in early April has continuously increased and surpassed the peak of 2023.

Rare animals handed over to Dong Nai reserve

Many rare animals rescued in HCM City have been handed over to Dong Nai Culture and Nature Reserve in the southern province of Dong Nai.

Many reservoirs in Binh Dinh dry up

More reservoirs in the southern central province of Binh Dinh are drying out due to prolonged drought.

Around 300 tonnes of fish in Hai Duong die

Up to 300 tonnes of fish farmed on Thai Binh River in the northern province of Hai Duong have died.

Lam Dong investigates potentially destructive golf course project

Authorities in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong are investigating claims that a local golf course project has encroached on 37.50 hectares of forest.

Over 70 earthquakes reported nationwide during Q1

Vietnam recorded as many as 71 earthquakes nationwide from January 1 to March 31, with all of them hitting on small scales and not causing any risk of natural disaster.

Bison and other rare animals spotted at Ninh Thuan national park

Many bison and other rare animals have been spotted at Phuoc Binh National Park in the southern central province of Ninh Thuan through camera traps.

Rare python found in Thua Thien-Hue house

A rare python weighing around 18 kilos has been found slithering into a house in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Vietnam 15th country at most risks of disasters: Report

Vietnam and Yemen share 15th position in the list of countries at the most risks of natural disasters globally in 2023, an improvement from the 12th position in 2022 for the country, according to the latest WorldRiskReport.