Việt Nam News

A webinar on measures to optimise the exploitation of solid waste potential in Việt Nam in order to turn waste into resources, was held by the Vietnam Initiative for Energy Transition (VIETSE) on Tuesday, bringing together experts, and representatives from environment organisations and development partners.

Considered as the tropical forest underwater, coral reef plays an important role in marine life. In part of the water off Nha Trang beach, the reef is dying at an alarming rate. Local authorities have ordered a ban of swimming and diving off Mun Island to investigate the cause and work on viable solutions to breathe new life into the coral.

According to local fishermen, when being found in the morning of Monday, the whale, weighing about 5-7 tonnes, was in the process of decomposition and giving off a strong smell.

Bình Định south-central coastal province will have action plans to improve solid waste and plastic management to reduce marine plastic pollution, Chairman of Bình Định Province People's Committee, Nguyễn Phi Long has said.

Starting August 25, a fine of up to VNĐ1 million (US$42.8) can be applied to households that do not sort domestic waste per regulations.

Waste treatment enterprises in Hà Nội are suffering losses and are at risk of bankruptcy due to high petrol and oil prices, not only putting their businesses in jeopardy but creating the risk of waste not being collected.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The National Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting Centre reported at 1am on Sunday that the No.1 storm (Chaba) has weakened into a tropical depression.

Traditional markets have been slow to embrace the use of environmentally friendly bags.

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.

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.

A competition and exhibition called Green Sculpture is being held at Estella Place, Thủ Đức City to display sculptures made from recycled materials.

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.

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Bạc Liêu is speeding up afforestation and stepping up protection of existing forests.

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment on Tuesday chaired a conference to discuss a national action plan for Việt Nam's circular economy.