Starting 2026, Hanoi will phase out single-use plastics in hotels, shops, and daily activities to combat plastic waste.

Government monitoring apps record elevated AQI levels, with health officials urging reduced outdoor activity and personal protection.

A new directive banning gasoline motorbikes from Hanoi’s inner Ring Road 1 by July 2026 has sparked widespread public debate.

Polluted urban rivers like To Lich are set for revival using digital tracking and treated wastewater.

New government directive sets firm green targets for Vietnam's capital amid air pollution concerns.

PM Pham Minh Chinh instructs authorities to investigate, prosecute, and reform environmental laws.

A green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas), an endangered species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book, recently returned to lay eggs on Cau Cang Beach on Hon Cau Island, Lien Huong commune, the south central province of Lam Dong.

International air quality strategies offer valuable guidance for Vietnam’s urban challenges.

Saigon Zoo mourns the loss of Ngo Khong, a rare Bengal white tiger that succumbed to illness after 10 years

The Hanoi People’s Committee has issued a dispatch on the implementation of a regional linkage project for the sustainable use of biodiversity resources in natural and heritage reserves across the Red River Delta.

Marine tourism accounts for up to 70% of the sector’s total revenue, making it a vital contributor to local and national economic growth.

The emissions inspection will begin in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, then expand nationwide by 2030.

The Ministry of Construction (formerly the Ministry of Transport) and the CAAV have actively implemented the necessary measures to meet CORSIA’s requirements.

Da Nang seeks PPP partners to build and operate a 1,000-ton/day waste plant, aiming for sustainable, long-term urban waste management.

A consultation workshop convened in Hanoi on July 2 to present and gather feedback on climate change projections and communication for Vietnam.

Seasonal smog and traffic emissions make air pollution a daily struggle in major cities.

Vietnam’s water resource management is facing mounting challenges amid climate change, rising demand, and environmental pollution.

As Vietnam moves toward a Net Zero future, businesses face key challenges in emissions inventory and accessing sustainable financing.

A dolphin injured by a harpoon was rescued from a Ca Mau river and guided back toward the ocean by locals.

Ecosystems like coral and seagrass support rich marine life and blue economy growth.