Calls for Hà Nội to prohibit breeding bears for bile at individual facilities

A group of organisations on Monday proposed some solutions to Hà Nội authorities for the protection of bears from exploitation in the capital. 

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.

Performing bears handed over to sanctuary: a big step forward

The recent hand over of four bears from Hanoi’s Central Circus to a sanctuary is a big step towards helping bears in Việt Nam, said a representative of animal welfare organisation Animals Asia.

Vietnamese art book on wildlife to be released in UK An art book about wildlife by writer Trang Nguyễn and painter Jeet Zdung will be released in the UK in September following a copyright agreement signed by the book’s publisher, Kim Đồng Publishing House, and its partner, Pan MacMillan. 

Asiatic black bears handed over to rescue centre Two endangered Asiatic black bears were handed over to Vietnam Bear Rescue Centre in the northern province of Vinh Phuc on Tuesday after years of being caged by a resident in Phu Tho Province.

Three captive bears in Nam Định rescued and taken to Việt Nam Bear Rescue Centre Three captive bears that were kept on a farm in the northern province of Nam Định were taken to the Việt Nam Bear Rescue Centre in Tam Đảo National Park, Vĩnh Phúc province on Tuesday.

Art book raises awareness of wildlife

Kim Đồng Publishing House yesterday released a new book dedicated to wildlife, Chang Hoang Dã – Gấu (Wild Chang and Bear), the first volume in a series about wildlife protection.

Việt Nam needs to do more to combat wildlife trafficking Nearly a decade ago, Việt Nam lost its last rhino. Since then, the country has made great efforts to combat wildlife trafficking and protect biodiversity. Việt Nam News talks to ambassadors and international experts about what Việt Nam can do to put an end to the crime.

Sun bear in Tây Ninh rescued after 15 years in captivity

A female sun bear was rescued yesterday after 15 years in captivity in a border district of Tây Ninh Province in southeast Việt Nam.

Endangered bears rescued from private farm

Five endangered Asiatic black bears (Ursus thibetanus) were rescued from a private farm in Mỹ Tho City in the southern province of Tiền Giang on August 27. These bears are now on the way to Việt Nam’s Bear Rescue Centre in Tam Đảo town in the northern Vĩnh Phúc Province.