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Forest destruction issue in Dak Lak remains complicated

Total forest plantation in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk until the middle of last month reached 824ha, making up only 43 per cent of the yearly plan, according to latest report of the provincial People’s Committee.

Da Nang fines polluting project owner

 The central city of Da Nang has fined the Sao Vang Nha Trang Joint Stock Company, the owner of the Sapphire Hotel project, VNĐ320 million (US$14,000) for not completing an environmental assessment plan before construction.

Wildcat rescued from a local family

 The rescuing centre in Bach Ma National Park has received a rare wild cat following efforts by a resident of central Thua Thien-Hue Province.

Vietnam records progress in forestry development

 Vietnam recorded average forestry production value growth of 6 percent per year, nearly doubling the target of the national forestry development strategy following 10 years of implementation.

Central Highlands forest faces continued illegal logging

 Illegal logging is still rampant in the Central Highlands despite Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc’s order to close the forests in the Central Highlands more than a year ago.

Floods cause mass fish deaths in Hue

 Local fishery authorities in central Thua Thien - Hue Province believe that fresh water from the recent floods was the main cause of en mass fish deaths.

Mekong Delta needs various financial resources to tackle climate change

 As State funding is insufficient, it is necessary to mobilise other resources, especially from the international community, businesses and non-governmental organisations, to help the Mekong Delta cope with climate change.

Endangered turtle released into ocean near Hue

 Staff of the fishery department in central Thua Thien-Hue Province on Monday afternoon released a green turtle (Chelonia mydas) back into the ocean.

Wild animals traded via agriculture export to China

 Wild animals and their parts have been found hidden among agricultural products exported to China according to a recent report from Ministry of Finance to the government.

Illegal logging destroying Cuc Phuong National Park

 Illegal logging is rampant at Cuc Phuong National Park despite "the best" efforts of forest rangers.

Hanoi to clean Hoan Kiem Lake by year end

 The capital city’s Hoan Kiem Lake will be dredged and cleaned by the end of the year, according to the Hanoi Sewerage and Drainage Company Ltd.

Vietnam records progress in forestry development

 Viet Nam recorded average forestry production value growth of 6 per cent per year, nearly doubling the target of the national forestry development strategy following 10 years of implementation.

Mekong Delta seeks sustainable development in response to climate change

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a resolution to sustainably develop the Mekong Delta as part of efforts to cope with climate change.

Resolution aims for sustainable Mekong Delta development

 Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has signed a resolution to sustainably develop the Mekong Delta as apart of an effort to cope with climate change.

Communication promoted on climate change adaptation in Mekong Delta

 A communication strategy on the Mekong Delta Plan was launched at a workshop in Can Tho city on November 15.

Deforestation ongoing in Binh Dinh province

 Nearly 16ha of natural forests in Canh Thuan commune, Van Canh district, the central province of Binh Dinh, were recently chopped down, according to a report of the provincial forest protection branch.

Bac Kan investigates illegal hazardous dumps

 Police in the northern mountain province of Bac Kan have detained a truck driver to investigate the pouring of hazardous industrial waste in Cho Moi’s District’s Yen Dinh Commune.

Two birds, one stone in waste-to-energy sector

 Finnish companies are looking to bolster their presence in the promising Vietnamese waste-to-energy sector.

Ha Long City covered in rubbish

 Rubbish is flooding Ha Long City's streets because of a price dispute with a waste treatment company.

HCM City calls for France’s investment in wastewater treatment

 HCM City wants to cooperate with and receive investment from French enterprises in water drainage and wastewater and waste treatment in the southern hub, said Vice Chairman of the municipal People’s Committee Le Van Khoa.