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Con Dao becomes important sea turtle conservation area of the world

Con Dao National Park is the first place in Vietnam to conduct research on and successfully roll out an effective sea turtle protection model, and thus has become an important sea turtle conservation area of Vietnam, region and the world.

Hippo gives birth at HCM City zoo

A hippo at Dam Sen Cultural Park in HCM City has given birth to her first calf, weighing 25kg after an eight-month pregnancy.

Stunning Bach Ma National Park conserves unique biodiversity

Bach Ma National Park, recognised as an ASEAN Heritage Park in 2022, holds the world’s only breeding area for the saola, a critically endangered species. The park is also home to Vietnam's second bear rescue centre.

El Nino 2023: How bad will it be?

Climate change and natural and man-made disasters are seriously threatening water security, as Vietnam depends on water sources outside its territory.

Product prices at risk of hike with incoming recycle rules

Plastic companies as well as food and beverage makers are asking for clear and suitable guidelines regarding recycling costs of waste, ahead of new rules expected to take effect next year.

VN considers domestic carbon credit exchange

This initiative aims to boost centralisation, transparency, and overall efficiency in managing related transactions, according to Tang The cuong, Head of the Department of Climate Change under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Hundreds of pine trees poisoned in Lam Dong Province

Authorities in the central highlands province of Lam Dong are investigating the destruction of over 250 pine trees that have just been poisoned to death.

Japan’s discharge of treated radioactive water to not impact Vietnam: official

Japan’s discharge of treated radioactive water into the sea will not impact Vietnam’s sea areas, said Deputy Director of the Vietnam Agency for Radiation and Nuclear Saftery under the Ministry of Science and Technology Pham Van Toan.

Country to promote environmental protection in Da Lat

Da Lat is a city famous for its nature, mild climate, and flowers blooming year-round, but it is now coping with harsh natural disasters.

HCMC to spend VND8.5 billion collecting garbage on Saigon River

The HCMC People’s Committee has approved a plan for renting garbage collecting machines to clean up the Saigon River over the next six months, with a budget of over VND8.5 billion.

Prime Minister presides over national COP26 Steering Committee on green growth

Vietnam's favourable natural conditions for renewable energy, as well as the requirements of green standards in the European export markets, drive the country towards green transformation.

Planting trees for a greener, cleaner future

More than 81,000 mangrove trees have been planted by local residents and volunteers to form a ‘green’ dyke system, creating a sustainable farming area for a 7,000-population community in the Mekong Delta province of Soc Trang’s Vinh Chau Town.

Young people dive to pick up trash in seabeds

Once a week, a group of young people in Quy Nhon City of the central province of Binh Dinh, gather to pick up rubbish in the seabeds.

Sand mining, hydropower dams contribute to Mekong’s erosion

Sand mining and the construction of hydropower dams that trap sediment from travelling downstream are primary factors contributing to rampant coastal and riverbank erosion in Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta region.

HCM City canals polluted again

Many HCM City canals have faced pollution again despite being upgraded.

Living in fear: Mekong Delta’s houses collapse due to rampant erosion

Many families in the Mekong Delta region are grappling with critical threats of rampant erosion that is caused by changes in rivers’ flow triggered by excessive sand mining and the construction of hydropower dams upstream that block sediment.

Eco-tourism site project in Ca Mau's U Minh Ha National Park approved

Nearly 1.46 trillion VND (61.4 million USD) will be spent on an eco-tourism, resort, and entertainment project in U Minh Ha National Park by 2030, according to the Ca Mau provincial People’s Committee.

Bryde whales return to the south-central Vietnamese coast

Two whales were seen 1,000m off the coast of De Gi beach in Phu Cat district, the south central province of Binh Dinh last weekend.

Langurs conservation group film wins international forest film award

The film, a co-production of WWF-Vietnam and Melt Films, was made to honour a volunteer conservation group that inspired their community to protect the last remaining members of this langur species.

Bryde whales return to the south-central Vietnamese coast

Two whales were seen 1,000m off the coast of Đề Gi beach in Phú Cát District, Bình Định Province on July 2.