Valuable birds migrate to Bạc Liêu More and more rare birds have flocked to the Bạc Liêu Bird Garden, according to the garden’s management board.

Don't silence the Mekong river Last month, the Mekong River Commission announced the commencement of Prior Consultation for Luang Prabang, the fifth lower Mekong mainstream dam to undergo the process. ​​​​​​​Vietnamese company VP Power will hold a significant share in the project.

EU commissioner says 'urgent need' to prevent migrant departures from Turkey EU migration commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos said on Thursday there was an "urgent need" to stop illegal departures from Turkey as Greece struggles to cope with a sharp increase in the refugee arrivals.

MoNRE gets tough on nature violations

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed to raise the fines to VNĐ400 million (US$17,200) for violations on environmental protection, biodiversity preservation and protection of natural ecosystems.

UNCLOS 1982 remains a framework for legal order for the seas and oceans

Dr. Lê Thị Tuyết Mai, a member of the Executive Board of the Việt Nam Society of International Law, Chair of Việt Nam Lawyers Association Branch at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Director General of the Department of International Law and Treaties, wrote an article entitled “UNCLOS 1982: Overarching framework for establishing the legal order for the seas and oceans, promoting development and cooperation at sea".

Aircraft lands safely at Tân Sơn Nhất after hitting birds

An aircraft landed safely at HCM City’s Tân Sơn Nhất Airport after a collision with birds that bent an engine fan blade, local media reported on Thursday.

Marrakech Pact for Migration: a comprehensive document for Migration and Development

Morocco and the UN organise, on 10-11 December, an intergovernmental Conference on migration which adopted the Global Compact for Migration after having been negotiated in New-York.

Efforts needed to preserve wetlands

Wetlands play a major role in preserving biodiversity and fighting climate change in Việt Nam, but the country is yet to establish firm strategies on how to preserve them.  

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Bird’s nest almost upends major Canada music festival

A bird's nest in an Ottawa park steps from parliament on Tuesday came close to derailing preparations for one of Canada's largest urban outdoor music festivals.