Environment

Large haul of illegally trafficked African ivory destroyed in Haiphong

More than 600 kilogrammes of ivory illegally smuggled from Africa have been destroyed in Haiphong City, following one of Vietnam’s most significant cross-border wildlife trafficking cases.

Floods leave over 100,000 cubic metres of coarse sand in Lao Cai

More than 100,000 cubic metres of coarse sand have covered a northern village in Lao Cai after severe floods triggered by storm Matmo earlier this month.

Two rare monkeys found in Quang Tri released into the wild

Two rare monkeys discovered in a family’s garden in the central province of Quang Tri have been released back into the wild, authorities said.

Typhoon Fengshen weakens before hitting Central Vietnam

Typhoon Fengshen, the twelfth storm in the East Sea this year, weakened into a tropical depression before making landfall in Vietnam’s central region this morning, October 23.

Hundreds of bird traps dismantled in Quang Tri

Authorities in Quang Tri have dismantled hundreds of bird nets, bamboo poles, and sound devices used to lure wild birds, as part of a province-wide crackdown on illegal hunting.

Wild elephants spotted in Lam Dong, bear attacks man in Danang

Authorities in Dak Wil Commune, Lam Dong Province, have issued a safety warning after a herd of wild elephants was recently seen near local residential areas.

Central Vietnam braces for prolonged heavy rain as typhoon weakens

Typhoon Fengshen has weakened, but it is expected to dump torrential rain on central Vietnam until the end of October.

PM directs urgent measures to brace for Typhoon Fengshen

PM Pham Minh Chinh has directed ministries, agencies, and localities to take urgent, proactive measures to respond to Typhoon Fengshen and anticipated flooding.

Danang on alert for record-breaking rainfall

The central city of Danang faces the risk of torrential rain that could surpass the historic 2022 levels, prompting local authorities to prepare for all possible scenarios.

Typhoon Fengshen forecast to bring heavy rain to central Vietnam

Widespread and prolonged heavy rain is expected across the central region of Vietnam in the coming days due to the influence of Typhoon Fengshen.

HCM City landfill to receive waste only at night from December

Starting December 1, Da Phuoc landfill will operate under a new schedule: it will accept waste only from 6. 00 pm to 6.00 am every day.

Typhoon Fengshen forms, heading toward the East Sea

A tropical depression east of the central Philippines has strengthened into Typhoon Fengshen and is forecast to enter the East Sea in the coming days.

Strong cold spell to hit northern Vietnam next week

A strong cold front is forecast to affect the northern region of Vietnam from October 19, bringing widespread rain and a sharp drop in temperatures, particularly in high mountainous areas.

New tropical storm likely to hit the East Sea

A tropical depression is forecast to strengthen into a storm and enter the East Sea around October 19-20.

Three-metre python found wandering in residential area in Danang

Authorities in Danang safely captured a 3-metre, 15-kilogram python that had strayed into a residential neighbourhood in Son Tra Ward on October 16.

Heavy rain floods northern Nha Trang, many cars break down

Heavy rain on the morning of October 16 caused severe flooding in several streets across Bac Nha Trang Ward, Khanh Hoa Province, leaving many vehicles stalled in deep water.

Hue braces for prolonged heavy rain

Hue City is forecast to experience widespread, prolonged heavy rain lasting for several consecutive days, possibly continuing until the end of October 2025.

Four rare animal species released into the wild in Gia Lai

Residents in the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have voluntarily handed over four rare animal species to authorities for release into the wild.

Rain forecast for Hanoi this weekend

The northern region of Vietnam, including Hanoi, is forecast to experience another weak cold spell this weekend, bringing widespread rainfall across the region.