Bryde whales spotted off south-central Vietnamese coast
Locals and photographers from across the country were thrilled by the appearance of Bryde whales in Đề Gi sea, Phú Cát District, Bình Định Province in recent days.
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An Giang declares riverbank erosion emergency
The An Giang Province People’s Committee has declared an erosion emergency in a section of the Hậu River, a tributary of the Mekong, in An Phú District.
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Collective efforts for Việt Nam to shift to circular economy
The circular economy is an economic model which encompasses the design, production, consumption and services for activities aimed at reducing raw materials, extending product life, reducing waste generation, and minimising adverse impacts on the environment.
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Đắk Lắk to use GPS tracking necklaces to monitor wild elephants
The International Organisation for Nature Conservation in Việt Nam and Đắk Lắk Province are working on a GPS tracking system to help with elephant conservation in the province.
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HCM City eyes advanced waste-management technologies
The HCM City Department of Natural Resources and Environment is promoting the application of advanced technologies in waste management in order to manage effectively large amounts of waste generated in the city.
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Storm Chaba weakens into tropical depression
The National Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Centre reported at 1am on Sunday that the No.1 storm (Chaba) has weakened into a tropical depression.
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Traditional markets slow to use environmentally friendly plastic bags
Traditional markets have been slow to embrace the use of environmentally friendly bags.
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Tens of wild animals released back to nature
As many as 58 animals of eight species, including civet, king cobra, keeled box turtle, crested bird, cuckoo, yellow-billed starling, red-breasted parakeet, and Japanese zosterops, along with some cobras, were released back to Cúc Phương National Park on Saturday.
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Prime Minister orders urgent actions in response to powerful storm Chaba
Chaba, the first tropical storm to hit the East Sea this year, is predicted to gain more strength and cause torrential rains in the northern region between July 2-7.
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Green Sculpture event raise awareness of environment protection
A competition and exhibition called Green Sculpture is being held at Estella Place, Thủ Đức City to display sculptures made from recycled materials.
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Việt Nam reaffirms commitments to develop blue, sustainable oceans
Vietnamese representatives reaffirmed their country’s commitments to develop blue and sustainable oceans when attending the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC) held in Lisbon from June 27 to July 1.
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Bạc Liêu develops forests with sustainable programmes
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bạc Liêu is speeding up afforestation and stepping up protection of existing forests.
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National action plan for circular economy to be set up
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Tuesday chaired a conference to discuss a national action plan for Việt Nam's circular economy.
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Better policies needed to develop ocean economy
Appropriate policies and regulations will help fully exploit untapped potential in developing the marine economy.
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Australia to launch new Plastics Innovation Hub in Việt Nam
Australian scientists will deliver new innovations to tackle plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific, with a Plastics Innovation Hub being launched in Việt Nam, according to the Australian Embassy in Việt Nam.
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World’s first zero-emission boat visits HCM City
Energy Observer – the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vessel that is self-sufficient in energy – continues its journey in Southeast Asia, with the 73rd stopover of its round-the-world Odyssey being in HCM City, Việt Nam.
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Trà Vinh Province grows forests to protect coasts, improve environment
The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Trà Vinh is growing more forests and strengthening conservation of existing ones.
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People in Quảng Ngãi down in the dumps over increasing amounts of waste
Large amounts of waste have been washing ashore n the southern central province of Quảng Ngãi recently, despite the best efforts of the community to keep the rubbish at bay.
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Hòn Yến coral reefs badly damaged
As tourists return to Hòn Yến national scenic spot, their actions are also damaging the coral reefs
