Authorities struggle to control sales of exotic imported pets

Shops that buy and sell imported exotic animals in HCM City have become increasingly difficult to monitor, raising risks to human and animal health, according to authorities.

Ninh Thuận farmers profit from raising butterfly lizards for meat

Raising butterfly lizards is providing a good income to farmers in Ninh Thuận Province since the reptile is in high demanded for its meat.   

Nghệ An: a relaxing getaway

For anyone looking for an escape from the bustle and heat of city life, Nghệ An is a place to go. 

 

72 wild animals rescued in January

At least 72 wild animals were released in their natural habit in the first month of the year, according to Education for Nature Việt Nam (ENV).

115 species found in Indo-China: WWF

A beautifully coloured frog found in the limestone mountains of Việt Nam, two mole species found by a team of Vietnamese and Russian scientists, and the Vietnamese crocodile lizard are among 115 new species discovered by scientists in the Greater Mekong region in 2016, according to a new report released yesterday by the World Wide Fund for Nature.

Diseases and desires

A short story by Phan Đình Minh

Tip for those planning a tipsy Tết: avoid fake liquor1

One thing that never fails to accompany the coming of Tết holidays is the repetitive drone of dire warnings about the risks of alcohol consumption.

Another thing that always seems to happen is that these dire warnings fall on deaf ears.

Hà Tĩnh police find bus carrying 12 dead langurs

Police in central Hà Tĩnh Province’s Kỳ Thọ Commune discovered 12 dead langurs wrapped in newspapers on a passenger bus that was pulled over for a regular check in Kỳ Anh District.

E-commerce startups ready to compete with int’l rivals

Vietnamese e-commerce startups are capable of competing with international companies, which are increasingly coming to Viet Nam to set up business, delegates heard at a forum yesterday in HCM City.

Online wildlife trader arrested in HCM City The environment police have arrested a man in HCM City for allegedly trading endangered animals online.