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Vietnamese biologist honoured with Frankfurt Conservation Award

Hà Nội debates measures to clean up Tô Lịch River

Many people have raised concerns over the wastewater of the cleaning progress of Tô Lịch River.

Mekong Delta to face earlier, more severe salinity, droughts

Salinity and droughts will come earlier and be more severe in the 2019-20 dry season than the previous year in the Mekong Delta, according to Hoàng Phúc Lâm, Vice Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting.

Southern localities hit by typhoon, brace for more bad weather

Southern localities affected by typhoon Wipha, have taken drastic measures to ensure the safety of people living in high risk areas.

Japanese expert swims in Tô Lịch River’s treated water

A Japanese environmental expert on Thursday bathed in a section of Tô Lịch River in Hà Nội to prove the result of piloted water purification technology.

Green Summer volunteers clean up canals, build roads and houses

Bà Lựu Canal, one of the most polluted canals in HCM City, was cleared of waste and an invasive growth of hyacinth by young volunteers during this year's Mùa Hè Xanh (Green Summer) campaign, which ended last week.

3,000 tonnes of waste to be burned to create energy in Cần Thơ

About 3,000 tonnes of waste which is supposed to be buried at Cờ Đỏ District’s dumping sites in Cần Thơ City will be burned to produce energy on a trial basis, according to local authorities.

Health ministry instructs healthcare providers to prepare for coming heatwave

The Ministry of Health has ordered health facilities to map out response plans for a possible water shortage amid forecasts of a prolonged heatwave expected to hit the country in the coming days, especially in the central region.

Mekong Delta forecast to have small floods this year

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta will not have early or intense flooding in its upper parts this year because of the low water level in the Mekong River, according to the National Centre of Hydro-Meteorology Forecasting.

An Giang declares emergency state of erosion

The An Giang People’s Committee has declared a state of emergency due to land erosion along the Ông Chưởng River in Chợ Mới District.

Fishermen buries two-tonne whale washed up on Khánh Hoà beach

The 2.5-tonne whale reportedly suffered from multiple bleeding wounds and was already dead when it was found.

Quảng Ninh works to preserve Hạ Long Bay

Near Hạ Long Bay, experts discussed environmental pollution during a question-and-answer session of the Quảng Ninh People’s Council yesterday.

Couple arrested for illegally transporting pangolins

Pangolins are believed to be the most trafficked animal in the world.

HCM City takes steps to reduce pollution in canal networks

The People’s Committee of HCM City has taken several steps to solve pollution in four canals in HCM City's Thu Duc District and District 9.

Cracks appear on road along Hậu River

In 2010, land erosion was reported 100 metres away from the new cracks.

Hà Nội authorities confiscate illegal wildlife products

Fifty-five pieces of rhino horn weighing 125.15kg at were discovered hidden in plaster at Nội Bài International Airport on Thursday, Hà Nội Customs announced on Saturday.

Management board tries to keep Côn Đảo National Park clean

Keeping the Côn Đảo National Park clean and conserving biodiversity is the top priority for its management board.

Water shortage a looming crisis for Viet Nam

According to experts at a recent forum on water resource management, Việt Nam is facing a severe water crisis.

Dialogue discusses wildlife conservation though demand reduction

The event was part of efforts to end the consumption of illegal wildlife products in Việt Nam.

Construction work starts on rubbish treatment plant

The plant will cost VNĐ24 billion (US$1.03 million) and is expected to operate by the end of this year.

Hải Dương suspends waste treatment plant project

Hải Dương Province has decided to suspend a project to build a waste treatment and power generation plant in Lương Điền Commune, Cẩm Giàng District, according to the leader of the provincial Department of Planning and Investment.