Việt Nam News

Despite driving 60 per cent of the world’s economic expansion in 2024, several countries in the Asia-Pacific region are still not ready to cope with climate shocks and the implications of transitioning to a greener system.

The central city has approved a project to protect the critically endangered Saola (Pseudoryx nghetinhensis), one of the world’s rarest animals, with a total fund of US$123,296 from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).

Despite the Government’s ongoing focus on controlling air pollution, levels continue to rise, particularly in Hà Nội and HCM City, posing significant risks to public health and economic development.

The Vietnam News Agency interviews Phạm Ngọc Nhàn, PhD, at Trà Vinh University Department of Economics and Development, about the advantages and expectations for the country's carbon exchange.

Cần Giờ holds great potential with numerous ecological tourism destinations, including forests and beaches, as well as historical and cultural sites.

The project, implemented from 2016 to 2024, aims to protect Cần Thơ's urban core from prolonged flooding while promoting environmentally friendly urban development.

A handbook, titled 'National Assembly Deputies With The Improvement Of Policies And Laws On Animal Protection', was officially launched to improve the legal framework for animal management, especially for companion animals such as dogs and cats in Việt Nam.

The country needs to conduct extensive research and assessment on a national scale, accordingto experts.

Experts stress that regularly updated seismic data is vital for disaster preparedness, especially as recent aftershocks from a 7.7-magnitude quake in Myanmar were felt in major Vietnamese cities, revealing the widespread vulnerability of infrastructure.

The department, under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, has classified 27 forested areas in the southern region as Level 5 (extremely dangerous) wildfire risks.

While the Environmental Protection Law 2020 outlines clear responsibilities for state agencies, local governments, businesses and individuals, enforcement remains weak.

In Việt Nam, though the approach remains in its infancy, efforts are being made to shift from a traditional linear economy to a more sustainable circular economy.

Can you imagine exchanging rubbish for beautiful plants? Green Life, an active environmental organisation in Hà Nội, are doing exactly that, encouraging people to trade waste like paper, cardboard boxes, used cans, plastic bottles and even used oil for plants. This initiative raises awareness about the importance of sorting waste for recycling. Let’s visit their premises to see how they work!

Deputy Prime Minister Trần Hồng Hà emphasised that the content, concepts, terminology and drafting techniques in the draft decree must be scientific, clear, and easy to understand so that businesses and citizens can grasp and implement them effectively.

The tourism model is seen as an humane approach that should be maintained to protect the elephant population.

Young Vietnamese are actively reducing single-use plastics, shaping new consumption habits and encouraging businesses to go green.

Hà Nội is a city of rich history and rapid development, but its air pollution problem is getting worse. As one of the most polluted cities in the world, the challenge of balancing urban growth with cleaner air has never been more urgent. Can Hà Nội find a sustainable solution to restore its beauty while ensuring a healthier future for its people?

On March 21-22, the Earth Hour Ideas Festival 2025 will take place at The Loop Shopping Centre (Cầu Giấy District, Hà Nội). With the theme “Waste – Trash as a Resource”, this year’s event aims to raise awareness about waste separation at source, promote the circular economy, and spread a sustainable lifestyle.