Environment

Con Dao hatchery releases 35,000 green turtle hatchlings

A sea turtle hatchery in Con Dao Island has successfully hatched and released more than 35,000 green sea turtles, marking a milestone in a conservation programme run with Con Dao National Park.

Hundreds of Asian openbills feed in Gia Lai rice fields

Hundreds of Asian openbills were spotted feeding in rice fields in Gia Lai Province on Saturday, prompting authorities to urge residents to protect the migratory birds.

Stronger El Nino raises drought risk in southern Vietnam

A strengthening El Nino is expected to bring an early end to the rainy season in southern Vietnam this year, increasing the risk of drought and saltwater intrusion.

Storm Noul strengthens to force 12, gusting to force 15

Forecasters said Storm Noul is moving west-north-west towards Guangdong Province, China, with little direct threat to Vietnam.

Two rare coral species found in Ca Mau marine reserve

Two rare coral species have been discovered in Ca Mau Marine Protected Area, marking a significant step for marine biodiversity conservation.

Storm Noul enters the East Sea, likely to strengthen

Storm Noul is forecast to move mainly west-northwest, with an over 80 per cent chance of making landfall in Guangdong, China.

Many areas in Hanoi flooded after heavy rain

Early morning rain left several areas of Hanoi waterlogged, including Ba Trieu-Nguyen Du-Ho Xuan Huong junction, Dinh Tien Hoang, Vo Chi Cong and Thai Ha.

Hung Yen man fined for trapping and keeping wild birds

Police in Hung Yen Province have fined a household for illegally trapping and keeping wild birds in captivity.

Storm Noul may strengthen to force 11 as it enters the East Sea tonight

Noul is forecast to enter the East Sea tonight to early July 25, then make landfall in Guangdong Province, China, on July 26.

Quang Tri Airport project pledges stronger dust controls

The developer of the Quang Tri Airport project has pledged stronger dust-control measures after residents complained that dust from the construction site was affecting nearby communities.

Northern region braces for widespread heavy rain, storm nears East Sea

Northern Vietnam is forecast to see widespread heavy rain of 70-150mm, with some areas above 300mm from late July 23 to July 25.

Tay Ninh probes illegal captivity of more than 100 wild animals

Police in Tay Ninh have launched a criminal investigation after seizing 104 protected wild animals from an unlicensed captive breeding facility.

Northern region faces heat before widespread rain

Around July 23-25, northern Vietnam may see widespread rain. Flash floods and landslides are possible in Thai Nguyen and Lao Cai.

Storm may enter East Sea this weekend, forecasters say

A low-pressure system east of the Philippines could strengthen into a tropical storm and enter the East Sea this weekend, becoming this year's second named storm.

Rare pangolin rescued from net and returned to the wild

A rare pangolin found trapped in a net on farmland has been handed over to authorities by a local resident before being released back into its natural habitat.

More than 200 landslides hit 35km road in Lao Cai

More than 200 landslides have cut off a 35km mountain road linking two communes in Lao Cai Province, leaving sections washed away and disrupting transport and disaster relief efforts.

More than 300 firefighters contain five forest fires in Hue

More than 300 personnel have extinguished five separate forest fires in Hue after nearly a full day of firefighting operations.

Man arrested for hunting pangolin in Dong Nai nature reserve

Police have arrested a man accused of illegally hunting a protected pangolin inside a nature reserve in Dong Nai City.

Northern region to see more thunderstorms in coming days

Heavy rain in the northern mountains will last until late July 20, with flash flood and landslide risks in Lai Chau, Lao Cai and Tuyen Quang.

Rare 120kg green sea turtle rescued and released off Ca Mau

A critically protected green sea turtle weighing about 120kg has been rescued and returned to the sea after becoming entangled in a fishing net off Ca Mau Province.

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