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PM asks for support for residents affected by earthquakes in Lai Châu

Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc has asked concerned authorities to support people suffering consequences of recent earthquakes in the northern province of Lai Châu.

Heatwave continues to hit northern and central regions

Hot weather is expected to continue to hit the North and Central regions in the next few days, with the extreme heat reaching up to 37 degrees Celsius, according to the National Hydrometeorological Forecast Centre.

Thermal, nuclear power key to Việt Nam’s energy security: expert

Dr Nguyễn Mạnh Hiến, former head of the Energy Institute under the Ministry of Industry and Trade, talks to Hải Quan (Customs) newspaper about Việt Nam’s energy security.

Simple daily change, green actions help environmental protection

After a year of launching a national campaign on plastic waste prevention, small acts to protect the environment have become more common, contributing to changing habits and raising awareness.

Việt Nam’s northern region faces longest heatwave for 27 years

The heatwave scorching northern Việt Nam since earlier this month is expected to linger until June 13 and may become the longest to have hit the region in 27 years.

HCM City sees big decrease in street flooding

The anti-flooding works carried out in HCM City since 2008 have helped reduce the number of streets that are flooded during moderate to heavy rainfall, according to the city Department of Construction.

HCM City seeks private funds for flood prevention projects

The HCM City authorities have asked agencies to roll out policies to attract private investment for flood-prevention projects as the city struggles to find a solution to its flooding crisis.

Man dedicates his life to protecting wild birds

His family has suffered economic losses to provide safe shelter for birds as they had no earnings from the garden.

Nature-based development is a sustainable pathway for Việt Nam

As we see with the current COVID-19 pandemic and other communicable diseases, the imbalance of the natural environment due to human actions is creating more opportunities for such global health problems to emerge.

Waste management projects line up to address Việt Nam’s white pollution

A community-based waste management project aiming to scale up classification and foster green investment was launched on Monday in the northern coastal province of Quảng Ninh.

HCM City Open University marks Environment Day

The HCM City Open University has lined up a number of activities to mark World Environment Day, June 5, and the Action Month for Environment this month.

Air quality improved in May

Air quality in big cities dramatically improved last month, said the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Environment Department.

Việt Nam has wildlife legal framework, needs better enforcement: environment official

Phạm Văn Điển, Deputy Director of the Việt Nam Administration of Forestry, talks to Việt Nam Government Portal (VGP) on the country’s efforts to consolidate legal framework on wildlife protection.

“Polluter pays principle” highlighted in VN’s amended Environment Protection Bill

Those who discharge more waste or fail to classify their rubbish could pay higher environmental fees.

HN declares emergency over erosion in Chương Mỹ

Hà Nội’s People's Committee has officially declared an emergency over erosion in some communes of Chương Mỹ District.

Activities responding to action month for environment launched

The Ministry of Nature Resources and Environment has urged relevant agencies to arrange activities in the “Action Month for Environment”, in response to the World Environment Day (June 5).

Soldiers share water with local people in Gia Lai Province

The prolonged drought and extreme hot weather has dried up water resources in the border district of Đức Cơ causing difficulties for the locals’ lives and production.

Islander strives to protect crabs from overfishing

A Lý Sơn Island resident in the central province of Quảng Ngãi has ignored cynicism and negative comments to continue on his mission to preserve his homeland’s maritime resource.

Delta must have 'emergency plan' on climate change

The Mekong Delta region must include an “emergency” response to climate change in its regional planning for the 2021-30 period as rising seas, coastal erosion and subsidence could occur earlier than previously thought, Deputy Prime MInisterTrịnh Đình Dũng said on Thursday in Hà Nội.