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Minister: Time for Vietnam to issue declaration about water resources

Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Le Minh Hoan said at the ongoing National Assembly session that there should be a statement to farmers that Vietnam is not a country with water abundance and water will become scarcer.

Dong Thap Muoi wetland to make breakthrough for sustainable development

Nearly 50 years after the country was completely unified, thanks to policies from central and local authorities, Đồng Tháp Mười has become a wealthy area.

Da Nang man turns discarded waste into musical instruments

Discovering that papaya "tubes" could produce sound like a flute, Trinh Ngoc Huy Toan, 33, developed a passion for turning waste into original items.

Solar power transforms life on Truong Sa

Vietnam Electricity (EVN) aims to have an entire clean energy system on the Truong Sa Islands and power reserves for up to 36 hours.

Mekong Delta faces severe drought, salinity concerns

Amid worsening droughts and saline intrusion, global efforts are needed to secure the Mekong Delta’s prosperity and protect livelihoods.

VN's paradox: rivers galore, yet water security a challenge

Vietnam is highly dependent on water resources not within its control with seven out of 13 major river basins in Vietnam being transboundary, and more than 63 per cent of the total water resources generated outside of the border.

Ninh Thuan’s rocky mountains replaced with greenery

To combat desertification, the restoration of forests has become an urgent and effective measure to reclaim the land.

Mass coral bleaching reported in Con Dao

Initial observations indicated high levels of coral bleaching and mortality, primarily due to the El Niño-induced rise in bottom seawater temperatures in April and May.

Hoi An ancient town promotes ‘zero waste’ drive

The ancient town of Hoi An has been trialling the first ever daily combined waste collection and treatment fee for households - a crucial step on the way to it being recognised as an eco-city.

'Green transformation is vital, businesses have to fight': experts

Besides active moves from the Government to promote green transition, the need to change public awareness and accelerate green transformation is considered a vital factor for Vietnamese businesses if they don't want to be left behind.

Electric taxi firms can make money from carbon credit sales

A panel discussion on using electric vehicles (EVs) for taxi services in Vietnam was held late last week, where participants urged to speed up the shift to electric taxis.

Illegal night-fishing vessels on Ha Long Bay to be further strictly handled

Since the beginning of this year, the police have discovered and handled 12 vehicles illegally carrying tourists on Ha Long Bay, including seven vehicles illegally transporting people for squid fishing at night.

Cham Islands builds successful conservation projects

The ancient town of Hoi An and management board of Cham Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) officially celebrated the 15th anniversary of the UNESCO award at a special ceremony.

A baby pangolin born at Quang Nam rescue centre

A baby pangolin was successfully born by a rescued mother Sunda Pangolin at the rescue central of Vinpearl River Safari South Hoi An.

Carbon credit – Solution for reforesting Central Highlands

Given the existing forested areas, developing carbon credits means unlocking the "gold mine" of natural resources that forest owners have long hoped to capitalize on.

Quang Tri Province’s local forest growers benefit from carbon credit sales

Local people are happy and excited to benefit from forest protection and carbon credit sales in the coastal central province of Quang Tri.

Water spout hundreds of metres high sinks boats in Khanh Hoa

Luckily the boats in the waterspout’s path were empty at the time.

Vietnam doubles down on protecting biodiversity

Vietnam is making widespread efforts to promote conservation activities, including by participating in the global Convention on Biological Diversity, as a response to the United Nations’ call for ecosystem restoration.

Experts warn of subsidence in HCM City below sea level

Experts warned that Ho Chi Minh City is highly likely to gradually sink below sea level and will not be far away without timely preventive solutions.

Solutions for restoring and protecting Cua Dai Beach, Hoi An coastline

A series of solutions from pumping sand in to nourish the beach and building embankments have been implemented that are expected to completely revive this beautiful coast.