Carbon market could bring hundreds of millions of dollars to Việt Nam

Việt Nam is one of the countries most severely affected by climate change. In that context, with more than 14.8 million hectares of forest, accounting for about 42.02 per cent of the natural area, Việt Nam’s forests play an extremely important role in minimising the negative impacts of climate change.

350-kg wartime bomb discovered in Quảng Bình

The bomb, coded M117, measures 1.1m in length and weighs 350kg. Experts from the Mine Action Group (MAG) and local authorities safely removed the bomb, pending detonation in line with regulation.

People take action to protect the marine environment

The Quy Nhơn City project aims to develop regulations, action plans and measures on waste management, replicate successful models, increase income for informal waste workers by 15-20 per cent, and encourage the greater participation from women workers.

More actions to be taken to prevent human trafficking

The project, which started on Wednesday overseen by the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) and the Department of Drug Control and Crime Prevention (DDCCP) under the Việt Nam Border Guard Command, is funded by the US Department of State's Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).

Scientists identify cause of Nủ Village disaster

At the time of the flood, rainfall in the area was recorded at 500mm on September 9 and 633mm on September 10, with the hourly rainfall reaching 57mm, causing the mud and rock-filled floodwaters to move extremely quickly.

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