Environment

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.

Nghe An students clean polluted lake

A group of young people in the central province of Nghe An have cleaned a seriously-polluted local lake.

HCM City working hard on target of net zero emissions by 2050

HCM City is committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050 by adopting policies and mechanisms to transition into a green and sustainable economy.

Hanoi Zoo elephants released from chains

Two elephants at Hanoi’s Thu Le Zoo have been freed from chains following calls from the public and animal rights groups to release the animals.

Energy sector plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 17-26% by 2030

Vietnam's energy sector plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 17-26% by 2030 and around 90% by 2050 compared to the normal development scenario.

Volunteers help protect Danang coral reefs

A group of volunteers have joined to help collet rubbish around the coral reefs in the central city of Danang.

HCM City to install rooftop solar at public offices

HCM City will start installing solar power systems on the roof of public agencies in September this year.

Over 1,000 households in Phu Tho threatened by river erosion

Over 1,000 local households are being threatened by severe erosion of a section of the Thao River which runs through the northern province of Phu Tho’s Lam Thao District.