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Tourists thrilled as giant whales appear off Dak Lak coastline

A pair of whales has been spotted off the coast of Cu Lao Mai Nha island in O Loan commune, Dak Lak province, delighting locals and tourists with a rare wildlife encounter.

Rare wild cattle herd captured on camera in Vietnam’s Yok Don forest

A rare herd of wild cattle has been discovered in Yok Don National Park in Dak Lak Province through a camera trap monitoring system.

Rare endangered turtles return to Vietnam from South Korea

Twenty-eight rare turtles, including endangered box turtles and leaf turtles, have been returned from South Korea to Vietnam by air as part of an international wildlife conservation effort.

Catholic parishes play key role in preserving urban environment in HCM City

Along the banks of Nhieu Loc – Thi Nghe canal, Catholic communities have quietly contributed to preserving the environment and urban landscape.

Nearly 6 million kilograms of untreated waste found at NewHope pig farm

Vietnamese authorities have prosecuted three individuals linked to a major environmental pollution case involving large-scale illegal waste disposal at a livestock farm in Thanh Hoa.

New regulation to enhance value of Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark

A new regulation on the management, protection and promotion of values of the Dong Van Karst Plateau UNESCO Global Geopark will take effect from May 10.

Environmental security: beyond the numbers of an air-quality monitoring scandal

Vietnam has made commitments to environmental protection and climate action toward Net Zero goals at major global forums such as COP26 and P4G.

Unusual migration brings rare birds to Ha Tinh

Thousands of storks have gathered in Ha Tinh, creating a rare natural spectacle and raising awareness about wildlife protection.

Hue students honoured for initiatives to reduce plastic waste

An awards ceremony and closing event for a contest on plastic waste reduction was held in the central city of Hue on April 22.

Mystery surrounds mangrove deaths along Ha Tinh coast

Authorities in Ha Tinh have released initial environmental monitoring results following an unusual die-off affecting several hectares of mangrove forest along the province’s coastline.

Phong Nha – Ke Bang: untapped biological treasure in Truong Son mountains

Unlike ecosystems where species inventories are largely complete, Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park remains scientifically “open,” with each survey revealing new findings.

Efforts underway to revive wetlands at Tram Chim National Park

Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is stepping up efforts to restore a sustainable wetland ecosystem, one of the last remaining areas representing the typical wetland landscape of the historic Dong Thap Muoi region.

Rare bird returns to Tram Chim National Park

A flock of spot-billed pelicans (Pelecanus philippensis), a rare and endangered bird species, has reappeared in the Tram Chim National Park, the Mekong Delta of Dong Thap, after a six-year absence, local authorities said on April 8.

Ninh Binh villagers protect 600-year-old “living relics”

A centuries-old temple and six ancient ironwood trees in Ninh Binh are preserved by villagers as sacred treasures passed down through generations.

Ho Chi Minh City to establish low-emission zones

Ho Chi Minh City is moving to clean its air with stricter emission controls, including low-emission zones and a full roadmap to regulate all vehicles.

Vietnam launches 13 mln USD project to phase out ozone-depleting substances

The Department of Climate Change (DCC) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on April 2 held a kick-off meeting for the project “Sustainable Management of Substances Controlled by the Montreal Protocol” (SMS-MP).

National forest coverage holds steady at 42.03% in 2025

Vietnam’s forest coverage rate remained stable at 42.03% in 2025, with total forest area estimated at 14,971,553 ha, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).

New details emerge in nationwide environmental data tampering case

Ministry of Public Security has uncovered widespread violations involving the manipulation of data from automatic environmental monitoring stations across the country, as part of a sweeping investigation now expanding nationwide.

Former head of Vietnam’s environment department prosecuted in major case

The Investigation Police Agency of Hanoi has initiated criminal proceedings against Hoang Van Thuc, former Director General of the Environment Department under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Vietnam saves 463,000 kWh during Earth Hour 2026

Vietnam saved an estimated 463,000 kWh of electricity during Earth Hour 2026, as households and businesses nationwide switched off lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm on March 28, according to the National System and Market Operation Company (NSMO).