Việt Nam News

Amid increasingly strong global commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Vietnamese agriculture is facing pressure to transition to a low-emission model.

Nguyễn Thi, Senior Lecturer at Hà Nội University of Natural Resources and Environment, spoke to the Voice of Việt Nam about the major bottlenecks in the management of municipal solid waste in Hà Nội, as well as the role of technology in waste monitoring and management

Authorities temporarily restrict access during low tide as trampling and shellfish collecting threaten coastal ecosystem

The release site was also carefully selected to match each species’ ecological characteristics, with adequate food sources, shelter, and minimal human disturbance.

Cà Mau Province is strengthening forest fire prevention efforts by deploying advanced surveillance systems.

Associate Professor Mai Văn Khiêm, director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, speaks to Vietnam News Agency about the development of ongoing torrential rainfall in the north.

The species belongs to Group IB — a category of endangered and rare forest wildlife species given the highest level of protection in Việt Nam, with all forms of commercial exploitation and use strictly prohibited.

Authorities said the resident’s voluntary handover reflects growing public awareness and sense of responsibility towards wildlife protection, contributing to biodiversity conservation and the protection of endangered species in Nghệ An

Authorities are pushing new irrigation methods, reduced chemical use and carbon-monitoring systems as part of a broader effort to transform the agriculture sector into a lower-emission, export-oriented industry.

The three turtles, each weighing about 1.5kg with carapace lengths of roughly 25cm and widths of 20cm – commonly known as hawksbill or green turtles, had become entangled in fishing nets and were found drifting at sea.

Around 50-80 per cent of tropical plant species depend on animals for seed dispersal. When large animal species disappear, food chains are disrupted, forest regeneration capacity declines and ecosystem quality is seriously affected.

Scientists said dholes typically inhabit old-growth forests with minimal human disturbance. However, their range has continued to shrink due to habitat loss, declining prey populations and prolonged hunting pressure.

Cúc Phương National Park has received 28 endangered Vietnamese turtles repatriated from the South Korea under CITES cooperation

With major investments in bridges, seaports and logistics infrastructure, Huế City is positioning its marine and lagoon economy as a key growth driver alongside its heritage strengths.

The black-necked crane, also known locally as the black-headed crane, is listed in both the Vietnamese and global red lists due to its small population and shrinking habitat.

More than 3,100 homes were damaged and 15,700ha of crops affected after days of storms across multiple provinces and cities.

In the forestry sector, only the carbon storage service remains as the final piece to complete the legal framework, helping mobilise financial resources for people to participate in forest protection.

Tràm Chim was once home to over 230 species of water birds, including the red-crowned crane – a rare species named on the World Red List.