Environment

Australia invests another AUD 17 million in Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem

The Australian Government has just announced that they will extend their investment in the development of an innovation ecosystem in Vietnam through the Aus4Innovation programme to 2028, making it a 10-year commitment with a total budget of AUD 33.5 million.

Two rare monkeys in Hue to be released into the wild

A family in the central province of Thua-Thien Hue has handed over two rare monkeys to local authorities to be released into the wild.

Rubbish blankets Khanh Hoa beach

Rubbish has covered Doc Let Beach in the southern central province of Khanh Hoa, leading to the severe pollution.

Ha Nam garment company fined for discharging wastewater

The Ha Nam Provincial People's Committee has just issued a fine of nearly VND2.65 billion on the Vu Bang Textile Garment Company for discharging untreated wastewater into the Chau Giang River.

New heat wave to hit northern, central regions

The northern and central regions will face a new heat wave from June 29, ending days of rainy and cool weather.

Jumbo problem: Sri Lanka's battle with plastic pollution

Heart-wrenching images of revered elephants and cattle eating plastic in Sri Lanka have prompted politicians to toughen pollution laws, but sceptical conservationists warn past bans were repeatedly ignored.

Ministry seeks licence to dump 3.70 million cubic metres of mud into sea

The Ministry of Transport is seeking a licence to dump 3.70 million cubic metres of waste mud into the sea in the southern province of Quy Nhon.

Cash-strapped Sri Lanka scraps monkey business plan

Bankrupt Sri Lanka's government on Monday said it was scrapping plans to export around 100,000 endangered monkeys to China following an outcry and a court case by animal lovers.

HCM City expands public parks

HCM City has increased the area devoted to public parks by 21.74 hectares since 2021, surpassing the set target.

PM approves UXO consequence action programme for 2023-2025

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision approving a 2023-2025 national action programme on the settlement of consequences of unexploded ordnances (UXOs) left by the war.

Temporary road built on drought-stricken reservoir

A temporary road has been built across the drought-stricken Ban Ve Hydropower Reservoir in the northern central province of Nghe An.

Trà Vinh’s ambitious plan to eliminate plastic waste

Trà Vinh Province has been making efforts to tackle plastic pollution, and has ambitious goals.

Binh Dinh lagoon faces serious pollution from littering

Tonnes of rubbish have surrounded the Thi Nai Lagoon, seriously affecting the environment at the famous tourist attraction in the southern central province of Binh Dinh.

Neglected Thai elephant prepares for jumbo flight home

An ailing Thai elephant is being prepared for an arduous journey home from Sri Lanka after a diplomatic dispute between the two Asian nations over the creature's alleged mistreatment.

19 dead, thousands seek shelter in South Asia monsoon floods

At least 19 people are dead after floods triggered by South Asia's annual monsoon, with a week of relentless rains forcing thousands of people to seek shelter in India.

Ten monkeys released into the wild at Bai Tu Long National Park

The management board of Bai Tu Long National Park in the northern coastal province of Quang Ninh’s Van Don district on June 22 released ten rescued monkeys of different species into the wild at the park’s Ba Mun forest.

US and Vietnam celebrate achievements in addressing environmental pollution

The US and Vietnam celebrated their joint achievements over the past seven years addressing environmental pollution challenges across Vietnam.

Cat Tien National Park to be expanded

The southern province of Dong Nai has proposed to allocate 11,000 hectares of local forest for the expansion of the Cat Tien National Park by 2030.

Vietnam’s forest coverage remains at 42.02%: agriculture ministry

In 2022, Vietnam had 14,790,075 ha of forest area, of which 10,134,082 ha were natural forests and 4,655,933 ha were planted ones, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced.