WWF launches Plastic Smart Cities initiative in Southeast Asia

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is calling on cities in Southeast Asia to join Patong (Thailand), Donsol (Philippines) and Phú Quốc Islands (Việt Nam) in making a commitment to eliminate plastic pollution, by developing an action plan and trial innovative solutions.

The reasons for air pollution in Việt Nam

Do you wear a mask when out an about in Việt Nam? Maybe you should, as the pollution builds up. Doctors say not only should you wear a mask, but it should be the correct one. But if we really want to make the air less polluted we should all be looking at our own lifestyles.

Sustainable protection needed for Sơn Trà Reserve

Human activities in the Sơn Trà Nature Reserve had changed the basic instincts of langurs and monkeys, while threatening the primate population with human-to-wildlife transmitted diseases, according to biologist Trần Hữu Vỹ.

Hazardous air pollution engulfs Hà Nội

The capital city choked in unprecedentedly poisonous air throughout Tuesday with the air quality index (AQI) monitored at most sensor stations reaching hazardous levels of above 300 since early morning.

Recycling harms environment in Vĩnh Phúc

A small area in Tề Lỗ, a village in Yên Lạc District, gathers tens of thousands of old cars, excavators, bulldozers, and cranes which are waiting to be dismantled and classified for reuse.

Localities told to prepare for storm

Deputy PM Dũng asked the steering committee and localities to manage ships on seas and keep in contact with them to guide them to shelter when necessary.

Don't silence the Mekong river

Last month, the Mekong River Commission announced the commencement of Prior Consultation for Luang Prabang, the fifth lower Mekong mainstream dam to undergo the process. ​​​​​​​Vietnamese company VP Power will hold a significant share in the project.

Wildcat sent to rescue centre

The Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Creatures Development at Cát Tiên National Park in Đồng Nai Province has received a rare leopard cat rescued from the Gia An 115 Hospital in HCM City.

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