The National Assembly yesterday discussed a report from the thematic supervision team on the implementation of policies and laws on environmental protection since the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection took effect.

Con Dao National Park has successfully relocated 1,800 turtle nests and released around 120,000 hatchlings safely back into the sea during nearly six months of the turtle nesting season.

Vietnam aims to cut 80 million tons of CO₂ from construction through green materials.

The Cu Lac – Ngu My Thanh mural road for plastic reduction in Ngu My Thanh village, the central city of Hue, is a highlight in the local journey toward building a green, clean, and eco-friendly community-based tourism.

The Soc Son Waste-to-Energy Plant — the largest in Vietnam and the second biggest in the world — was officially inaugurated in Trung Gia commune, Hanoi, on October 13.

The two hornbills have been identified as Anorrhinus austeni, a species listed in Group IB, endangered and precious forest animals subject to strict protection.

The Quen Kho landfill in Ninh Binh is now critically overloaded and causing severe environmental pollution, threatening both the local ecosystem and nearby communities.

A steel plant's sludge reservoir collapse in Thai Nguyen has affected over 30 households, flooding farmland and raising environmental concerns.

The Mekong Delta is becoming a “hotspot” for single-use plastic waste, which accounts for up to 72% of total plastic waste in the region, according to a recent study.

Vietnam plans bans, fines, and incentives to control toxic emissions from outdated vehicles.

Since April, Nui Chua National Park, part of the Nui Chua World Biosphere Reserve in southern Khanh Hoa province, has successfully rescued and released 1,301 baby turtles into the sea.

Wild elephants, long regarded as a symbol of strength in nature and closely tied to the culture and belief of many communities in Vietnam, are now facing the real risk of extinction.

The release, conducted in cooperation with Tam Dao National Park, aims to restore animal populations, conserve biodiversity, and reinforce natural ecosystems in the area.

Electric motorcycle use is booming, while gasoline motorcycles are starting to decline following Hanoi’s ban on fossil fuel-powered motorcycles entering Ring Road 1, beginning July 1, 2026.

A young tiger believed to be a stray cub was seen in Phu Tho province, prompting local authorities to issue safety warnings.

Creating favourable conditions will motivate residents to use bicycles instead of personal motor vehicles, helping to change travel habits in the city.

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.