Environment

Many areas in the central province of Nghe An have been deeply submerged following torrential rains, causing major damage.

Due to the adverse impacts of climate change, green growth financing projects play a very important role for the sustainable development of Vietnam, experts have said.

Many areas in the central Quang Ngai Province have been flooded with houses damaged after a rainstorm on September 23.

Wild bird hunting has been rampant in the central province of Ha Tinh’s Loc Ha and Nghi Xuan districts despite great efforts by the local authorities.

A tropical low depression is likely to strengthen into a storm and strike Vietnam’s central coastal localities in the next two days, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF).

Two firms in Thanh Hoa Province have been fined for releasing untreated wastewater into a local river which has caused mass fish deaths.

Ho Chi Minh City’s master plan calls for the city to be developed into the nation’s largest economic hub for tourism, industrial services and high-tech agriculture by 2040, with a focus on climate change adaptation.

Floods, loss of biodiversity and sea level rise are the top three perceived climate change impacts in Southeast Asia, according to a climate survey on regional people's attitudes and perceptions conducted by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute (ISEAS).

The northern region is forecasted to see its first cold spell at the end of September.

Many households in the central province of Quang Ngai have suffered great losses due to mass fish deaths following recent heavy rain.

Vietnam’s biosphere reserves Nui Chua and Kon Ha Nung will be voted to seek UNESCO recognition at the 33rd session of the International Coordinating Council of the Man and the Biosphere Programme in Nigeria from September 13-17.

Central coastal provinces from Quang Tri to Quang Ngai will continue to see heavy downpours on September 13-14 with total rainfall of between 100 mm and 200 mm, even 250 mm in some places due to the impact of

Storm Conson is heading to the central provinces of Quang Tri and Quang Nam on September 11.

A tropical storm named Conson which is raging off the central coast of the Philippines is anticipated to gain strength and pound northern Vietnam in the coming days.

A tropical low depression has strengthened into a tropical storm in the East Sea and is moving towards the northern coast of Vietnam, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Despite the air quality in many central and southern localities showing signs of improvement, several northern provinces saw elevated levels of air pollution on September 3, that could seriously impact human health, according to local air tracking stations.

Vietnam has made great strides in its energy development and aims to save up to 10% of its energy usage by 2030. However it requires stringent measures and support from international partners.

Two rare grey-shanked douc langurs have been found seeking food at a resort in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue.

The northern region has been forecasted to face severe cold weather quite early this winter.