Coastguard helps fishermen in developing and protecting the sea Fishermen also feel safer thanks to the regular checks, visits and reminders of the border guards.

The Black Squirrel in Việt Nam dwells solely on one island

Việt Nam has 19 species of squirell, six of which are of the amazing ‘flying’ varieties.

Recognition more than a title for biosphere reserves

Việt Nam’s Núi Chúa National Park and Kon Hà Nừng Plateau were recently recognised by UNESCO as Global Biosphere Reserves. This is a great honour for Việt Nam in nature conservation but also poses many challenges in terms of preserving and promoting the values of the two sites, experts and authority officials have said.

Two of Việt Nam's biosphere reserves win UNESCO recognition

Việt Nam’s two biosphere reserves of Núi Chúa and Kon Hà Nừng have received UNESCO recognition after a vote at the ongoing meeting in Nigeria.

Điên Biên's magnificent Khó Chua La Cave

A visit to northwestern Điên Biên Province is incomplete without seeing the unique pristine beauty of Khó Chua La cave in Pàng Dề A1 Village, Tủa Chùa District. It was a site we able to travel to shortly before pandemic restrictions were in place.

Nearly 500 wild animals illegally traded rescued this year

As many as 447 wild animals were rescued in Việt Nam in the first six months of the year, according to Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV).

Illegal wildlife trade cracked down nationwide

Market Watch and legal enforcement agencies have been clearing away illegal wildlife trade at Thạnh Hóa farm produce market in the southern Long An province in responding to the call of stopping the market from 14 NGOs working in nature and wildlife conservation in Việt Nam.

Ninh Thuận protects marine bio-diversity The south - central province of Ninh Thuận is stepping up efforts to conserve marine bio-diversity and seafood resources, which play an important part in its socio- economic development.

Endangered sea turtle rescued in Quảng Nam

A female sea turtle that was rescued by a fisherman in Thăng Bình District has been handed over to rescuers of the Đà Nẵng-based SaSa Marine animals rescue team.

Endangered sea turtle returned to ocean A sea turtle that was rescued and cared for by fisherman after it became trapped in a net, has been released back into the ocean.