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Appropriate mechanisms are needed to develop the carbon credit market

According to experts, the sooner the carbon market is organised, the more beneficial it will be for Viet Nam, helping us implement green strategies not only domestically but also globally.

Typhoon-battered vegetation in Ha Long Bay poses fire risks

Rxperts have recommended fire prevention measures - including placing of fire prohibition signs and fire prevention notices - in high-risk areas such as Đầu Gỗ - Thien Cung Cave, Sửng Sốt Cave, and Ti Tốp Island, which are also popular tourist spots.

Chinese swindlers arrested in Quang Ninh

Police based in Mong Cai city in the northern province of Quang Ninh have arrested 10 Chinese fraudsters who used technology in order to steal money from their countrymen living in China.

A call for a clear legal framework to boost biological pesticide production

One of the major hurdles is the overly complex registration process, which is not adapted to the unique nature of biological products.

Ha Long Bay faces environmental crisis with massive post-typhoon debris

After the devastation of Typhoon No. 3, Ha Long Bay faces a severe environmental threat as massive quantities of debris from damaged aquaculture rafts accumulate in the water.

VN to exploit seaweed reserves, a giant carbon reservoir

Vietnam’s total seaweed cultivation area, which is about 1 million hectares, is considered a vast new natural resource. People not only use seaweed to make medicines and food, but can also sell carbon credits at high prices.

Tapping potential to sell seaweed-based carbon credits

Just as the forestry sector has tapped into the carbon credit market, the aquaculture sector, particularly seaweed farming, is emerging as a promising avenue with the potential to store up to 1,500 tonnes of greenhouse gas per square kilometre.

Vietnam aligns with global commitments to reduce plastic pollution

The National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) in Vietnam held its 4th annual mid-term workshop in Hanoi on September 16.

Vietnam, US launch two new projects to strengthen wildlife protection efforts

The US Mission to Vietnam and the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) on September 16 launched two new projects to counter wildlife trafficking and reduce illegal wildlife consumption.

Mekong Delta promotes clean agricultural production to achieve Net Zero

Localities in the Mekong Delta region have been progressively developing roadmaps for clean agricultural production as an effort to gradually guide Vietnam's agricultural sector towards the goal of "Net Zero" by 2050.

Da Nang: Son Tra monkeys turn aggressive as they demand food

The monkeys of Son Tra have grown increasingly bold, swarming tourists and snatching food. As human interaction encroaches on their natural habitat, experts call for stricter regulations and education to curb the rising conflicts.

Quang Ninh to launch campaign to clean up Ha Long Bay

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh will initiate a three-day clean-up campaign for the storm-battered Ha Long Bay, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Cao Tuong Huy told local tourism agencies and business at a meeting on September 13.

Director in Da Nang called ‘eccentric’ for picking up trash on beach

Going to the beach to pick up trash five days a week, the director of a travel company in Da Nang is ridiculed by friends and relatives as ‘mentally problematic’ because he does something no one likes to do.

Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago honoured among global geological heritage

The Global Geoparks Network (GGN) honoured Ha Long Bay - Cat Ba Archipelago as one of the 100 world geological heritage sites for the second time at a ceremony to mark its 20th anniversary in the northern province of Cao Bang on September 11.

Vietnam has great potential to produce sustainable air fuel

Raw material reserves in Southeast Asia could provide 12 percent of SAF ( (sustainable air fuel) demand globally.

Green transformation imperative for tourism industry

Green transformation in tourism is not an option but an inevitable strategic trend crucial for ensuring the industry’s sustainable development, a forum has heard.

MoT proposes tighter regulations on emissions inspections for motorcycles

The Ministry of Transport proposed that only organisations with certificates proving their eligibility to operate emissions inspection services for motorcycles and scooters will be allowed to conduct inspections.

Vietnam delivers on climate change commitments

As climate change and unusual environmental phenomena pose significant threats to the environment and daily life, Vietnam is taking decisive action to mitigate these effects by reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Lang Son Geopark gets UNESCO Global Geopark recognition

The Lang Son Geopark in the northern province of Lang Son has been officially recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark by the UNESCO Global Geoparks Council, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Can Tho's $9.2 billion project aims to save Mekong Delta's fastest-sinking city

A series of major infrastructure projects in Can Tho, designed to enhance the city’s resilience against flooding, have been completed, significantly improving the region's water management and transportation networks.