Environment

ADB, BIWASE sign loan to support sustainable waste management in Binh Duong

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Binh Duong Water Environment Joint Stock Company (BIWASE) signed a $13 million loan to finance the construction and operation of a composting plant and waste-to-energy (WTE) facility in Binh Duong province in Vietnam.

'La Nina' likely to cause severe cold weather next month for third year running

Severe cold could occur next month and the first half of February, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

HCM City to spend VND 10 trillion to upgrade polluted canal

Authorities in HCM City have approved a plan to upgrade the Xuyen Tam Canal with a total investment of over VND 9.60 trillion.

‘Bike to school’ campaign launched in Pleiku for a greener and healthier future

Authorities of Gia Lai Province and Pleiku City have launched the ‘Bike to school’ campaign providing 85 new bicycles for low-income students to be able to bike to and from school.

Meteor shower to light up Vietnamese skies on December 13

Local sky gazers will have a rare opportunity to witness the peak of the Geminids meteor shower, with the astronomical event set to occur between midnight on December 13 and the morning of December 14.

Vietnam has opportunity for energy transition towards green growth

Vietnam boasts substantial potential for wind power, particularly offshore wind power, providing an opportunity for the country to fulfill its energy transition target towards green growth.

Lam Dong proposed using forest land for road construction

The Central Highlands province of Lam Dong’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has recommended using 7.6 hectares of forest to build a road section.

Miss Universe Vietnam plants trees in Thua Thien-Hue

Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H'hen Nie attended tree planting efforts at Bach Ma National Park in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

Rare giant turtle caught in Quang Tri fisherman’s net

A big green sea turtle has been released into the wild after being caught by a fisherman in the central province of Quang Tri.

Great Barrier Reef risks 'in danger' World Heritage listing

Australia's Great Barrier Reef should be added to a list of "in danger" World Heritage sites, according to UN experts who have warned the fading wonder has been "significantly impacted" by climate change.

Northern region to face first strong cold spell this winter

The northern region of Vietnam has been forecasted to experience the first strong cold snap this year.

Ha Long to close another open-cast mine

The 917 open-cast mine operated by the Hon Gai Coal Company in Ha Long City will be closed in December, which is the second of its kind to be closed in over a year in the area.

Ba Ria-Vung Tau hosts 29th meeting of Mekong River Commission Council

The 29th Meeting of the Mekong River Commission Council was held in Ba Ria-Vung Tau Province under the chair of Vietnamese Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha.

Meeting helps finalise strategy for species conservation

A meeting to finalise a strategy to raise funds for species conservation in Vietnam was held by the Centre for Nature Conservation and Development.

Hanoi tries to improve West Lake water to save fish

Hanoi's Tay Ho District People's Committee said on Monday that they were carrying out various measures to curb the mass fish deaths in West Lake.

Village of scrap billionaires struggles with severe pollution

A village in the northern province of Hung Yen, a large scrap recycling hub, is struggling with severe pollution, posing health risks for local people.

Four Paws sanctuary rescues 62 Tibetan bears

Bear Sanctuary Ninh Binh established by the global animal welfare organisation Four Paws has rescued 62 Tibetan bears across Vietnam over the past five years.

Mass fish deaths continue in Hanoi's West Lake

Fish have continued to die in Hanoi’s West Lake for over three months and no solutions have been able to curb the problem.

Khanh Hoa issues master plan for Nha Trang Bay restoration

The People's Committee of Khanh Hoa south-central province has just issued a master plan to preserve and restore coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay.

United States, Vietnam launch new project to reduce environmental pollution

Through the US Agency for International Development and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment have launched a new USAID project to reduce environmental pollution through Vietnamese-led collective action.

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