Amid worsening air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has urged local authorities to enforce stricter measures to curb air emissions in late 2025.

The long-polluted To Lich River may soon transform into a green oasis as Hanoi prepares to launch a riverside park project.

Six wild animals were reintroduced to their natural habitat on September 21 by the centre for elephant conservation, animal rescue and forest protection management under the Department of Agriculture and Environment in central Dak Lak province.

Hanoi's plan to use treated water from West Lake to restore the To Lich River sparks debate over its long-term effectiveness.

Authorities arrested a woman attempting to sell an endangered otter online after she was caught transporting it to Hanoi.

Hanoi begins water diversion from West Lake to To Lich River, but experts address public concerns over water levels and potential flooding.

Hanoi is seeking feedback from residents and organizations about a draft regulation on waste collection, transportation and processing fees.

Air pollution in Hanoi is so severe that not a single day in the past year was classified as having good air quality.

Police of Krong Pac Commune in Dak Lak province in collaboration with Buon Ma Thuot Forest Protection Unit received a yellow-cheeked gibbon handed over local residents on September 9.

Two ancient agarwood trees at Khoai Vac Temple, located in Huong Pho commune, Ha Tinh province, have officially been recognized as Vietnam Heritage Trees.

The Con Dao National Park in HCM City has received five Nicobar pigeons (Caloenas nicobarica), a rare and endangered bird species, from the Con Dao Special Zone Economic Division after they were found injured and disoriented by local residents.

Thanks to a new soil-washing method, pollution at the lead-recycling village of Dong Mai in Chi Dao Commune, Van Lam District, Hung Yen Province is gradually improving - offering hope for the restoration of other “dead lands.”

For many residents, the greatest expectation from LEZs is cleaner air. Vehicle exhaust has long been a pressing environmental issue for the city. Under current plans, by 2030 HCM City will have around 11.4 million motorcycles and 1.3 million cars.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on September 4 signed a decision approving Vietnam’s environmental industry development programme for 2025–2030.

Poor-quality vehicles still in use are driving an increase in air pollution, with motorbikes being the primary contributor.

Two Vietnamese cities, Hoa Lu and Hai Phong, have been honoured at the 6th ASEAN Environmentally Sustainable Cities (ESC) Awards and the 5th Certificate of Recognition (COR) ceremony, respectively, held in Langkawi, Kedah State of Malaysia.

Experts say that Vietnam has been following the wrong path since implementing the policy on sorting waste at source, and have suggested several alternatives.

Cars in Hanoi and HCM City manufactured from 2017 will need to meet Level 4 emission standards by January 2027, under a draft roadmap proposed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.

Tourists and diving instructors report dead fish and broken coral in Nha Phu Bay, prompting a swift investigation.

Hanoi’s Yen Xa Wastewater Treatment Plant was inaugurated on August 19, part of a series of events celebrating the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution (August 19) and National Day (September 2).