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$11.4mln expansion planned for Đồng Tháp Mười Ecological Reserve

Việt Nam discovers 158 new species during 2021-22

Some of the newly discovered species in Việt Nam are highly regarded by scientists worldwide, including Cát Bà begonia (Begonia catbensis) found on the limestone hills of Cát Bà National Park, frog species Quasipaa taoi on Ngọc Linh mountain - the highest peak in central Việt Nam, and Intermedius sunbeam snake in a locality within the central Trường Sơn region of Việt Nam.

Efforts made to mitigate ocean plastic waste in Việt Nam

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment's Vietnam Administration of Seas and Islands has said that the national target of reducing 50 per cent of ocean plastic waste by 2025 was highly ambitious. Achieving this goal would require more comprehensive measures and strong determination from the entire society, including state management agencies, businesses, and citizens.

Việt Nam needs solutions to mitigate plastic waste in agricultural production

Việt Nam needs to promote effective solutions in order to solve plastic pollution in the agricultural sector now.

Trị An Lake's low water level

Water levels at Đồng Nai Province's Trị An hydroelectric reservoir, the largest of its kind in Southern Việt Nam, are extremely low due to the recent, intense heatwave. This is seriously harming the livelihoods of fishermen and fish farmers.

Central Việt Nam ramp up forest fire prevention measures during prolonged heatwaves

The plans focus on a “four on-site” approach, emphasising prevention as the primary strategy and the responsibility of the entire political system and society.

380 new species discoveries in the Greater Mekong region: WWF report

With many of the species already under threat of extinction from human activities, WWF is calling on governments in the region to increase protection for these rare, amazing creatures and their habitats.

Hà Nội’s West Lake to be given a makeover

The district authority will also plan to renovate and embellish the infrastructure around the lake, such as installing lighting systems and upgrading promenades and flower gardens.

Trị An hydro-power reservoir dries up, impacting people’s livelihoods

Trị An hydro-power reservoir in the southern province of Đồng Nai is facing a severe drought, according to Trị An Hydropower Company.

Huế pilots electric trucks for waste collection

These are the first electric trucks for garbage collection in Việt Nam.

PM urges stronger wildfire prevention measures amid strong heatwaves

Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has urged stepping up wildfire prevention measures as heatwaves are scorching many localities nationwide, increasing the risk of wildfires.

Flights diverted, delayed due to bad weather at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport

Bad weather at Tân Sơn Nhất Airport, HCM City on May 16 and 21 caused 12 flights to be delayed and seven to be diverted to the alternate airports.

Working group established to study using marine sand in construction

Deputy transport minister Nguyễn Duy Lâm has been assigned as the head of the team, while deputy minister of natural resources and environment Trần Quý Kiên is the deputy head.

Đồng Nai afforestation programme kicks off

NGO Gaia Nature Conservation Center on Monday kicked off its annual afforestation programme at the Đồng Nai Culture and Nature Reserve to mark International Day for Biological Diversity.

Workshop discusses role of corporate in biodiversity conservation

It is important for businesses to enhance green production, protect biodiversity and ecology, and strive for green labelling. These will be competitive advantages that help them compete with others to export agricultural or food products to the world.

New task force promotes innovation and financing for plastic waste reduction

The Việt Nam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) has launched a new task force to promote innovation and catalyse investment in effective solutions for reducing plastic waste and pollution in Việt Nam.

Environment authorities to inspect dust mitigation measures at Long Thành airport

Đồng Nai’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment said it will coordinate with other agencies to monitor the company’s implementation of dust mitigation measures at the project twice a week.

Tiền Giang Province repairs erosion along rivers, canals

Tiền Giang Province’s two upstream districts along the Tiền River are repairing 3.3km of eroded river and canal banks at 79 locations at a cost of VNĐ67.6 billion (US$2.9 million) raised from various sources.

Early warning of disaster risks means better response and prevention

Hoàng Đức Cường, Deputy Director of the General Department of Meteorology and Hydrology at the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, talks to the Vietnam News Agency about the importance of establishing an early warning system associated with impact forecasting.