Japan ramps up aid to Mauritius after oil spill Japan is sending a second team of experts to help clean up more than 1,000 tonnes of oil that leaked from a Japanese-owned bulk carrier into pristine waters off the coast of Mauritius.

Italy detains migrant rescue ship over safety concerns The migrant rescue ship Ocean Viking was detained on Wednesday over technical irregularities, Italy's coastguard said, a move blasted as "harassment" by the charity that runs the vessel.

Kiên Giang steps up efforts to treat waste

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Kiên Giang has begun to increase waste treatment on islands and along coasts to protect the environment.

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.

International cooperation enhanced to develop marine economy

International cooperation would be enhanced to develop a sustainable marine economy, with a focus on improving infrastructure, according to a project Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc approved early this week.

EVN SPC invests in solar power plant on Côn Đảo The Southern Power Corporation (EVN SPC) will start building a solar power plant in July to turn Côn Đảo Island into "a high-quality tourist and economic zone".

Healthy oceans: keeping Asia and the Pacific afloat

Memories of idyllic beaches and sonorous waves may seem far away while we remain at home. Yet, we need not look far to appreciate the enduring history of the ocean in Asia and the Pacific. For generations, the region has thrived on our seas. Our namesake bears a nod to the Pacific Ocean, a body of water tethered to the well-being of billions in our region. The seas provide food, livelihoods and a sense of identity, especially for coastal communities in the Pacific island States.

Đà Nẵng to host ASEAN environmental meetings The 21st Meeting of the ASEAN Working Group on Coastal and Marine Environment (AWGCME) is slated to take place from May 13-15 in central Đà Nẵng City, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment.

Huế fisherman cleans up the ocean1

Trần Văn Cường has been nicknamed "rubbish Cường" or "crazy guy" thanks to his efforts.

Half of seas, islands to be surveyed by 2030

The surveys will be run by Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment with support of ministries of finance, planning and investment, national defence, science and technology.