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Ministry identifies challenges in household solid waste management in Vietnam

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment ( MoNRE) has raised concerns about the challenges in managing household solid waste across Vietnam.

Da Nang faces monkey menace: Aggressive behavior on Son Tra roads

Visitors to Son Tra Peninsula in Da Nang are facing aggressive monkeys that snatch food and belongings, a behavior exacerbated by human feeding, now prompting authorities to seek solutions.

Vietnam shares efforts towards Asia Zero Emission Community

Vietnam joined 10 other member countries of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) at the second AZEC Ministerial Meeting held in Jakarta, Indonesia, on August 21.

Facing record heat, central region increased risk of forest fires

Although the atmospheric state is gradually shifting to the cooler phase of La Nina, Vietnam’s central region and many countries around the world are facing prolonged intense heat, increasing the risk of forest fires.

Vietnamese pork consumption among world’s highest, with high carbon emissions

Vietnam ranks as the 6th largest pork consumer globally, with each Vietnamese consuming nearly 34kg of pork annually. However, few are aware that producing 1kg of pork emits 4.84kg of CO2 into the environment.

Coastal tourism sites take action on plastic waste

Local authorities of coastal provinces and cities have paid attention to the sustainable development of economic sectors including tourism and effectively exploit marine resources but combined with eco-system protection.

Nearly 18 trillion VND to aid Mekong Delta’s climate change response

MERIT – WB11 will be implemented in many southern provinces, aiming to enhance climate resilience in their agricultural production and rural communities.

Nha Trang man improves sand screening vehicle to keep beach clean

Every night, Mr. Pham Duc Thanh drives a sand screening vehicle to rake and collect a large amount of bottles, can caps, plastic bags, cigarette butts, and more lying under the sand to make Nha Trang beach (Khanh Hoa province) cleaner.

Over 6 billion VND to spend for Siki gibbon conservation in Quang Binh

A grant of over 6 billion VND (238,000 USD) for a Siki gibbon (Nomascus siki ) conservation project in the biodiversity-rich Truong Son mountain range, Quang Ninh district, Quang Binh province, has been approved by the provincial People’s Committee.

VN urgently needs legal framework to enhance genetic resource conservation

A new genetic resource conservation and sustainable use plan for the period of 2026-2030 will be developed and submitted to the Prime Minister in the first quarter of 2025.

First education-community sustainable tourism deals inked in central VN

Cooperation deals on sustainable tourism, education and scientific researches have been inked by community-based tourism co-operatives in Hội An, Quảng Ngãi and Đà Nẵng.

Controlling motorbike emissions from 2025 is still challenging

Many traffic experts, while agreeing emissions need to be checked, recommend that changes are made in stages, so implementation does not have a sudden impact on traffic and people’s lives.

Over 100 endangered Anhinga spotted at Dong Nai Province's tourist site

A large group of endangered snakebirds has made an unexpected appearance at Buu Long Tourist Area in Dong Nai, with over 100 individuals now nesting in the lake’s central tree.

The people who quietly clean Ha Long Bay every day

Following the steps of workers in charge of picking up garbage at Ha Long Bay, one can see the hard work they endure to clean the bay.

Vietnam launches first national park passport

Passport holders will have the opportunity to receive benefits, rewards and discounts for visiting these national parks.

Foreign experts remove tusks to save eight-year-old elephant

Having an accident leading to broken tusks, an eight-year-old fostered elephant in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk had both removed by expert veterinarians.

Southeast Asia's largest wastewater treatment plant nears completion in HCM City

The Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Wastewater Treatment Plant, currently under construction in Thu Duc, Ho Chi Minh City, is set to become the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia.

Clip calls for protection of wild birds

A survey conducted by the ENV at 125 restaurants in Hanoi between 2020 and June 2024 reveals that 42% of them included dishes made from wild birds on their menus.

Living in the shadows: Slums beneath HCM City's skyscrapers

Nestled amidst the towering skyscrapers and modern developments of Ho Chi Minh City, over 1,000 households live in precarious conditions along the heavily polluted Van Thanh Canal, often likened to a sprawling slum.

Severe pollution continues to plague Hanoi's rivers despite cleanup efforts

Despite numerous efforts and significant investments to improve the situation, rivers around Hanoi, such as the To Lich, Kim Nguu, and Nhue rivers, continue to suffer from severe pollution.The water remains black and foul-smelling day and night.