Authorities in Đồng Nai City have issued a public warning after wild elephants were repeatedly spotted near forests bordering farmland, raising the risk of dangerous encounters.
Across the country, major cities such as Hà Nội and Đà Nẵng are taking the lead in cutting emissions, adapting to climate change and building smart cities.
Initial estimates put property losses in Sơn La at about VNĐ31.1 billion (US$1.2 million), with damage assessments continuing in other affected areas.
Focusing on commercial vehicle electrification and clean energy, the programme will address regulatory gaps, technical standards, infrastructure and financing – key enablers for large-scale adoption.
Soil moisture models indicate that some areas in these provinces are already close to saturation, with moisture levels exceeding 85 per cent, while others have reached full saturation.
An initial health assessment found the bear to be underweight, weighing only 80–90kg, and in need of comprehensive veterinary care.
The initiative marks a significant step in its 2026–35 Rewilding Action Plan, with a vision to 2050, aimed at restoring wild animal populations and rebuilding ecological links that have deteriorated over many years.
Centralised management aims to ensure the integrity of the ecosystem, maintain habitat connectivity, conserve biodiversity and protect strategic and national interests beyond the scope of each locality.
The northern part of the Gulf of Tonkin, including the Bạch Long Vĩ, Vân Đồn and Cô Tô special zones, still faces a risk of strong winds of 49km per hour and rough seas with waves 2–3m high.
Towering peaks, misty cloud forests and extraordinary biodiversity combine to create a landscape that continues to captivate nature lovers and adventure seekers alike.
The species is classified as Critically Endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, with all wild capture and commercial international trade strictly prohibited.
Phạm Hồng Lượng, deputy director of the Department of Forestry and Forest Protection, described the decree as a milestone in implementing the Forestry Law and developing a domestic forest carbon market.
Forecasts indicate that by 4am on Saturday the typhoon centre will be off the western coast of Hainan Island (China). Disaster warning is at level three.
Việt Nam has been in the ‘golden’ time in turning reseaches into actions on the assetment and reports of Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs), an effective and sustainable solution in reaching the 30by30 target in 2030.
Water shortages and prolonged drought are expected to place substantial pressure on agricultural production, particularly the 2026 summer-autumn crop in the central region, while also threatening livelihoods and the cultivation of rice, fruit trees and aquaculture in the south.
The elongated tortoise is listed in Việt Nam's Red Data Book and is classified as a Group IIB endangered forest species under Vietnamese law.
HCM City has officially launched its first ecotourism project in the Cần Giờ protected forest, marking a significant step towards promoting green tourism while safeguarding one of Việt Nam's most valuable mangrove ecosystems.
The Sunda pangolin is listed as an endangered, precious and rare forest species. It is under severe threat from illegal hunting, transportation, trade and consumption.
