Environment

Ho Chi Minh City and southern region set for widespread heavy rain

A stronger south-west monsoon and a low-pressure trough over the East Sea will bring heavier rain to Ho Chi Minh City and southern Vietnam in the coming days, raising the risk of localised flooding.

East Sea may see new storm next week

A tropical depression in the northwestern Pacific is forecast to strengthen into a storm, with its circulation potentially affecting the northeastern East Sea around June 23-24.

Ca Mau seeks solutions to restore degraded U Minh Ha forest

Authorities are awaiting scientific findings on the decline of hundreds of hectares of forest in U Minh Ha National Park before proposing restoration measures.

Northern Vietnam braces for severe heatwave

Northern Vietnam is forecast to experience an intense heatwave in the coming days, with temperatures in Hanoi potentially exceeding 40 degrees Celsius due to the urban heat island effect.

Ministry targets charging bottleneck to support EV transition

The Vietnamese Ministry of Construction plans to expand EV charging infrastructure and introduce new policies to support green transport and cut urban emissions.

Tram Chim to receive six red-crowned cranes from Thailand

Six juvenile red-crowned cranes will arrive in Vietnam from Thailand on June 23, marking the second transfer under Dong Thap's long-term conservation program for the endangered species.

Thousands of fish found dead in Hanoi's Nghia Do Lake

Thousands of dead fish have surfaced in Hanoi's Nghia Do Lake, creating a foul smell and disrupting daily life and business activities around the area.

HCM City revamps flood-control plans

HCM City is drafting a new flood-control strategy as existing plans struggle to keep pace with urban expansion and growing climate risks.

Woman turns in two rare birds found wandering in Nghe An

A woman in Nghe An has handed over two unusual birds believed to be Indian peafowl after discovering them wandering along a roadside.

14 Asiatic black bears to be relocated to Phu Quoc

Fourteen Asiatic black bears will be transferred from Dong Nai's Vuon Xoai Ecotourism Park to a tourism facility in Phu Quoc Island this month as part of an ongoing wildlife relocation programme.

One-metre crocodile discovered in Hue residential area

Authorities in Hue City have taken custody of a one-metre freshwater crocodile after it was found inside a residential property late at night.

Con Dao wildlife to be livestreamed for first time

Vietnam Television (VTV) will livestream wildlife from Con Dao National Park for the first time from June 25-30, offering viewers a real-time glimpse into the lives of rare and endangered species.

Rare gaur spotted at Ea So Nature Reserve

Dak Lak authorities have found rare gaur and wild cattle populations in Ea So Nature Reserve.

Tornado tears roofs from 70 homes in Quang Ngai

A tornado swept through Son Linh Commune in Quang Ngai Province, damaging 70 homes and toppling power poles and trees, local authorities said.

Heavy rain lashes northern Vietnam, with some areas topping 300mm

Heavy rain is forecast across northern Vietnam from June 16-18, with 100-200mm expected and over 300mm in places, raising flood and landslide risks.

Man found dead in Lam Dong forest, wild elephant suspected

A 65-year-old man was found dead in a forested area of Lam Dong Province, where authorities discovered elephant footprints and droppings near the scene.

Dalat ramps up waste collection after landfill reopens

Authorities in Lam Dong Province have deployed hundreds of workers and vehicles to clear accumulated waste in Dalat after the city's main treatment plant resumed operations.

Rare four-eyed turtle found wandering into Hue resident's yard

A rare four-eyed turtle has been returned to the wild after a resident in Hue discovered the protected species wandering into her yard and handed it over to authorities.

Dalat streets hit by rubbish buildup after waste plant shutdown

Rubbish piled up across central Dalat after a waste treatment plant temporarily stopped accepting deliveries, leaving several streets facing pollution and foul odours.