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Quang Nam to release seven rare turtles back to nature

The ranger force in the central province of Quang Nam is working with authorities of the province’s Bac Tra My district to return seven rare turtles to the wild.

 

Investigation to be launched into rare fish slaughtering for sale in Thanh Hoa

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has urged local authorities in Thanh Hoa Province to investigate into the killing of a rare fish for sale.

Hau Giang Province's Cai River polluted by sugarcane factory

A local sugarcane factory in Hau Giang Province has been identified as the main cause of the severe water pollution in the area.

 

Vietnam eyes sustainable mariculture development

The Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development is making a strategy on mariculture development until 2030 with a vision to 2050 to submit to Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc for approval.

 

Regional workshop discusses marine plastic waste management

An ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) workshop on the management of marine plastic pollution opened in Nha Trang, in the central province of Khanh Hoa, on May 13.

 

HCM City removes 277 waste-prone sites

As many as 277 waste-prone sites have been removed from a list of 369 sites in HCMC, according to a report by the municipal Party Committee.

 

Goby fish bins to 'eat' plastic waste on Da Nang beach

Installation of bins part of initiative by group of foreigners living in city to protect the local marine environment.

HCMC universities declare war on plastic waste

Many universities in HCMC have launched programs to change the habits of students, teachers, and staff to help protect the environment by saying no to plastic straws, bottles, and cups.

 

Nha Trang grapples against wastewater

Nha Trang Bay in Khanh Hoa Province is being polluted by wastewater after heavy rains.

 

Vietnam strives to effectively manage solid waste

Management of solid waste has not met the requirements of environmental protection, thus Vietnam is making efforts to manage solid waste in a more effective way, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan said.

Da Nang park polluted by wastewater

A large amount of untreated wastewater has been discharged into a park in the central city of Danang over the past 10 days with the local authorities struggling to deal with the problem.

 

Hectares of pines poisoned in Lam Dong farmland grab

A vast area of pine trees has been poisoned in the biggest forest destruction reported so far in the central highlands province of Lam Dong.

 

Hoi An Town to curb noise pollution

The authorities in Hoi An Town are trying to curb noise pollution in the area.

 

Boycotts affording opportunities

The boycott campaign against disposable plastic products is urging plastic manufacturers to renew their production strategies, while giving them opportunities to switch to more environment-friendly product lines.

 

Danang-Cu Lao Cham tour plan stirs controversy

Danang authorities have planned a tour to bring visitors to Cu Lao Cham Island in the neighbouring city of Hoi An. However, this has been opposed by Hoi An officials. 

 

Hanoi takes initiative in reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Hanoi will implement more environmental projects, keep the current 104 lakes clean and build more wastewater treatment plants.

Two rhinos born in Phu Quoc

Two baby rhinos, a male and a female, were born this month in the care of Vinpearl Safari Phu Quoc in Kien Giang Province.

Con Dao conservationists take steps to save coral

Con Dao National Park is one of the most popular coral reef diving destinations in Viet Nam. With coral cover of about 65 per cent, it has some of the most gorgeous jagged coral reefs in the country.

 

Severe droughts ravaging Dak Lak

Farmers in the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak are facing difficulties due to serious droughts.

 

Germany funds forest biodiversity project in Thua Thien-Hue

Thua Thien-Hue receives 1.8 million EUR from the German Federal Ministry of the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety for Carbi project implementation.