Environment

Vietnam preserving global geoparks

The conservation and promotion of values of geoheritage, especially geoparks, in Vietnam have advanced, contributing to socioeconomic development, enhancing international integration and improving the position of localities in multilateral cooperation mechanisms, according to insiders.

Over one million fingerlings released into Hau River

Around 11 tonnes of fingerlings, equal to one million baby fish have been released into Hau River to regenerate the aquaculture resources in the An Giang - Can Tho - Dong Thap region in 2023.

National energy master plan for 2021-2030 approved

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has freshly signed a decision to approve the national energy master plan for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050.

Ministry proposes investment change to forest sector modernisation project

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has recommended that the Government adjust down the investment of a World Bank-funded project serving forest sector modernisation and coastal resilience enhancement from the initial 195 million USD to 95 million USD.

Dozens of wild animals in HCM City released into the wild

Dozens of wild animals in HCM City have been released into the wild after being handed over by local residents.

Ministry orders actions in response to World Cleanup Day 2023

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has demanded activities be held in response to the World Cleanup Day 2023 (September 16).

Indonesia sanctions 11 industrial firms over Jakarta pollution spikes

Indonesia has sanctioned 11 industrial firms for failing to meet operational standards as the government moves to deal with major pollution spikes in the capital Jakarta, the environment minister said Monday.

UK starts second phase of climate finance accelerator in Vietnam

The UK Embassy in Vietnam has announced a new wave of capacity-building support for low carbon projects which have the potential to benefit communities across the Southeast Asian nation.

Vinh Phuc residents struggle with pollution from brick factory

Many residents in the northern province of Vinh Phuc have complained about their lives being affected by serious environmental pollution caused by a local brick factory.

Ca Mau announces coastal erosion emergency

The southern province of Ca Mau has declared a state of erosion emergency at some local beaches.

Green sea turtle in Con Dao suspected of being killed for eggs

A green sea turtle found dead on a beach in the southern province of Ba Ria-Vung Tau was killed for its eggs and organs, according to experts.

Firms get green light to sell dredged mud in Quang Ngai

Authorities in the central province of Quang Ngai have allowed local businesses to sell mud and sand after being dredged from local ports.

Bengal tiger gives birth to quintuplets at Dong Nai Zoo

A rare white Bengal tiger imported from abroad has given birth to five white cubs at Mango Garden Zoo in the southern province of Dong Nai.

Ministry of Finance proposes new environmental fees

The Ministry of Finance is calling for comments on a proposal to impose environmental fees on greenhouse-gas-emitting facilities, an effort to reduce their carbon footprint and incentivise greener practices.

Japan to start releasing Fukushima water on Thursday

Japan will begin releasing cooling water from the stricken Fukushima power plant on Thursday, 12 years after one of the world's worst nuclear disasters.

Winter forecasted to arrive later this year

A warmer and later winter has been forecasted for the northern and central regions of Vietnam this year.

HCM City’s stagnant drainage project plague residents

The sluggish pace of a project to upgrade HCM City’s drainage system has affected local residents.

Science and technology key to achieve net-zero emission goal: Expert

Science and technology, which has played a significant role in promoting socioeconomic development, is also the motivation and key for Vietnam to complete the net-zero emission commitment by 2050.