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Whale pod sighting near Phú Quý
A large pod of more than one hundred whales has been spotted near Phú Quý Island. This incredible sighting is a strong indicator of a recovering marine ecosystem, arriving perfectly as the island continues to draw eco-conscious adventurers.
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HCM City tightens forest fire prevention in peak dry season
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Expert debates issues of marine conservation and role of MPAs
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Turtle power drives Việt Nam’s coastal conservation efforts
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Lý Sơn communities join conservation efforts
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Hà Nội turns to underground technology to revive rivers
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Community shares stories about coexisting with elephants
A collection of 100 stories shared by community members living in a buffer zone near an elephant protection area in Nông Sơn Commune was used as material for a newly released documentary titled Chung sống (Coexistence).
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Ministry orders crackdown on environmental monitoring fraud
The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on April 2 ordered all provinces and centrally run cities to urgently review automated wastewater and emissions monitoring systems following reports that enterprises have been tampering with data.
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HCM City launches automated weighing system at waste treatment facilities
HCM City has officially put into operation an automated weighing software system at major solid waste treatment facilities from April 1, aiming to improve transparency, efficiency and data management in municipal waste processing.
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Việt Nam's forest resources remain stable: ministry
The country's total forest area reached nearly 15 million hectares last year, with a nationwide coverage rate of more than 42 per cent.
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Viable business models key to scaling forest investment, experts say
As demand for carbon credits and sustainable supply chains grows, experts say aligning finance with real impact remains the central challenge.
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Cà Mau Province greenlights rural water supply project
The Cà Mau Province People’s Committee has approved a rural water-supply project to be completed by 2030 to ensure safe drinking water amid worsening saltwater intrusion up rivers.
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Hà Nội proposes roadmap for transition to green-energy buses
The proposal aims to ensure that the share of electric and green-energy buses meets the green transport roadmap within its ring roads, in line with the PM’s directive and the low-emission zone implementation schedule set by the city authorities.
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Hail, thunderstorms leave 10 dead and injured, 5,400 homes damaged
The disasters destroyed eight houses in Lào Cai, while 5,355 homes were unroofed or damaged, mostly in Lào Cai with over 4,000 houses.
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Hailstorm, heavy rainfall in Hà Nội cause local flooding, disrupting traffic
Residents in the area said the local drainage system began to show signs of overload after about two hours of continuous heavy rain.
