Environment

Tonnes of rubbish collected from HCM City canal

Hundreds of tonnes of rubbish have just been collected from the Nuoc Den (Black Water) Canal in HCM City's Binh Tan District following efforts from local authorities and volunteer groups.

Straw burning plagues drivers on national highway

Drivers on the section of National Highway 1A running through the central province of Ha Tinh have been troubled by rampant straw burning.

Rare bird found at HCM City house

A wreathed hornbill found flying at a house in HCM City was handed over to the city's Forest Protection Department on Wednesday.

Climate change could force Bangkok to move, official warns

Thailand may have to consider relocating its capital Bangkok because of rising sea levels, a senior official in the country's climate change office told AFP on Wednesday.

Prolonged hot weather damages durian trees

Many durian growers in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak have suffered great losses due to prolonged drought.

Nha Trang environmental projects face sluggish pace

Two VND1.06 trillion (USD41.65 million) environmental projects in Nha Trang City in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa are behind schedule due to site clearance issues.

Over 100 irrigation lakes drying in central region

Over 100 irrigation lakes are drying up with water below dead level amid prolonged drought in the central region.

Vietnam, EU join hands for clean environment

An event themed “Vietnam - EU joining hands for a clean environment” took place in Hạ Long city, the northern province of Quảng Ninh, on May 12.

USD78.74 million canal upgrade to prevent HCM City airport flooding

The HCM City Department of Construction has proposed an upgrade project for the Hy Vong Canal which could deal with the flooding at Tan Son Nhat Airport.

Vietnam to face 5-7 storms this year

The East Sea may face between 11 and 13 storms this year, including 5-7 that could directly affect Vietnam.

Flash flood ravage northwestern localities

At least one house collapsed and over 30 others were flooded with mud after a flash flood caused serious landslides in the northwestern province of Dien Bien early Friday morning.

Hundreds of Danang households struggle with water scarcity

Hundreds of households in the central city of Danang’s Hoa Vang District have faced water shortages due to the prolonged drought.

Fire destroys Khanh Hoa forest

A fire in the central province of Khanh Hoa’s Ninh Hoa Town has destroyed around 60 hectares of forest.

HCM City canal sees mass fish deaths following rain

Large amounts of fish have died in the Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Canal in HCM City following heavy rain over recent days.

Germany launches Hanoi Climate Talks series

The German Embassy hosted its first discussion of the “Hanoi Climate Talks” series on May 8.

Foreigners help clean up Danang

A group of dozens of people, including many foreigners, volunteer to collect rubbish in Danang every Saturday.

Over 22,000 Ly Son Island residents face water shortages

More than 22,000 residents on Ly Son Island in the central province of Quang Ngai are facing fresh water shortages due to saline intrusion and underground water sources running out.