Activities responding to action month for environment launched The Ministry of Nature Resources and Environment has urged relevant agencies to arrange activities in the “Action Month for Environment”, in response to the World Environment Day (June 5).

Deforestation continues to rage in Việt Nam

More than 27,260 cases of deforestation were reported annually from 2011 to 2015 with some 2,648ha of forest destroyed each year, though the number reduced by 35 per cent between 2016 and 2018.

HCM City steps up inspections of trees at risk of falling

The HCM City Central Steering Committee on Disaster Prevention and Control has ordered city districts to take timely measures to deal with fallen trees during the rainy season following the the death of a student who was hit by a falling tree on Tuesday at a secondary school.

Workshop highlights role of young people in tackling environmental issues The environmental situation in Việt Nam and the role of young people in addressing environmental issues were discussed at a workshop in Hà Nội on Wednesday

One student killed, 12 injured as tree falls at school

A student has been killed and 12 others were injured after a large tree fell on them at a secondary school in HCM City’s District 3 on Tuesday morning.

Eco-garden built for children with disabilities An eco-garden project commenced construction at the KiAnh Foundation in Điện Bàn town in the central province on Friday. The foundation helps children with disabilities. 

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Rangers to identify injured monkeys at Sơn Trà Mountains At least eight Rhesus monkeys (Macara Mulatta), an endangered species, were found living at the Linh Ứng Pagoda with serious injuries or missing limbs. 

Tree-planting campaigns launched to mark President Hồ Chí Minh’s birthday

Authorities and people in HCM City held tree-planting activities across 24 districts on the day. In 2019, the city planted more than 400,000 trees.

Museum of Ethnology to provide free access The Museum of Ethnology will open for free on Sunday to celebrate International Museum Day (May 18) giving some activities to help visitors understand more about Vietnamese ethnic culture.