Environment

Sucker-mouth fish threatens indigenous Mekong species

Sucker-mouth fish, an invasive species of South American origin, have appeared in large quantities in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, threatening the lives of indigenous aquatic species.

Deltas under the microscope

Viet Nam will work with other countries to develop its river basins and deltas in a sustainable way, Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Nguyen Thai Lai said at an international conference that began yesterday in HCM City.

Airport customs officers seized over 5kg rhino horns

More than 5kg of rhino horns were seized by customs officers at Tan Son Nhat Airport yesterday while being smuggled into Viet Nam.

Nation to co-operate in managing scarce water

Viet Nam is willing to co-operate with countries and exchange experiences in managing water resources and coping with natural disasters.

Tigers appear in Yen Bai Province

Authorities in northern Yen Bai Province's Luc Yen District have confirmed the existence of tigers in the local forest, according to district People's Committee chairman Hoang Kim Trong.

Leadership sought in pollution battle

Viet Nam needs a better monitoring and reporting system of water pollution in rural and urban areas, according to experts who spoke at a recent seminar on environmental management held in HCM City.

Dong Nai against planned dams

The administration of southern Dong Nai Province has petitioned the Government to stop two hydro-power projects planned to be built on the upper section of the Dong Nai River citing environmental concerns.

HAGL boss denies accusations of Laos-Cambodia land grab by NGO

Doan Nguyen Duc, chairman of Hoang Anh Gia Lai Corporation, has rejected all accusations made against his company of deforesting and appropriating land in Laos and Cambodia by the NGO Global Witness, calling them "groundless."

Central Highlands bauxite mines claimed to be safe

The Viet Nam Coal and Mineral Group (Vinacomin) claims that bauxite mining plants Tan Rai and Nhan Co in the Central Highlands are socio-economically efficient and environmentally safe.

City to host world delta conference

Two of the earth's great river systems, the Mekong and the Mississippi, will be the focus of global deltaic leaders who will gather in HCM City this week for a conference.

Mindless cruelty

This six-year-old wild elephant was severely wounded after being caught in a poacher's trap in . The elephant is receiving treatment from vetsdoctors. This 700kg male elephantl was found on Tuesday after a seven-day search .

Climate Change

City to host world delta conference

Two of the earth's great river systems, the Mekong and the Mississippi, will be the focus of global deltaic leaders who will gather in HCM City this week for a conference.

Disasters

Nation to co-operate in managing scarce water

Viet Nam is willing to co-operate with countries and exchange experiences in managing water resources and coping with natural disasters.

Pollution

Leadership sought in pollution battle

Viet Nam needs a better monitoring and reporting system of water pollution in rural and urban areas, according to experts who spoke at a recent seminar on environmental management held in HCM City.

Co Co River cleanup to cost $30 million

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage