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Scorching heat, lack of water hit southern fruit output

Fruit orchards in southern provinces such as Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu and Đồng Nai have alarmingly low yields due to a lack of irrigation water caused by heat waves and dry weather.

Environmental audit to be effective management tool in Vietnam

An environmental audit is well established in countries with modern industries, but is very new to developing countries including Vietnam.

Vietnam, EU join hands for clean environment

An event themed “Vietnam - EU joining hands for a clean environment” took place in Ha Long city, the northern province of Quang Ninh, on May 12.

Localities expand activities to develop carbon credit market

Localities across the country are undertaking activities to develop the carbon credit market.

HCM City faces land subsidence

Nearly 7,200 hectares of land in HCM City have faced subsidence, mainly in areas near rivers and canals, according to the city’s Department of Construction.

Vietnam ranks fifth in Top Countries By Forest Growth Since 2001

Vietnam has been named among the Top Countries By Forest Growth Since 2001 complied by Visual Capitalist, a data-driven visual content focused on global trends, investment, technology, and the economy.

HCM City boosts efforts to manage canal pollution

HCM City has been trying to eliminate water pollution in its canals in order to improve the living environment for local inhabitants.

Japan to provide flood risk maps for four Southeast Asian countries

Japan plans to start providing flood risk maps for Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand and Cambodia next fiscal year to help the Southeast Asian countries reduce damage from flooding.

Collaborative efforts continue to preserve the beauty of Ha Long Bay

More than 100 university students, representatives from tour operators and environmental organisations, came together to collect rubbish in the UNESCO-recognised World Heritage of Ha Long Bay.

Germany launches Hanoi Climate Talks series

The German Embassy hosted its first discussion of the “Hanoi Climate Talks” series on May 8, focusing on “Decarbonizing the Steel Industry: Challenges and Opportunities for Vietnam”, in an effort to address various climate change-related issues.

Vietnam yet to record SO2 mass heading for territory

A meteorologist has refuted rumours regarding a mass of Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) originating from Indonesia heading towards Vietnam, stating that this is incorrect information.

Hanoi’s wastewater project to undergo trial operation

Once the project is officially operational, waste water from 150 main sewers along the banks of the To Lich River will be collected and treated before being discharged into the river.

Mekong Delta moving to navigate drought, saltwater intrusion

The Mekong Delta is the largest area for rice, fruit and fisheries production in Vietnam but has also been hit hard by climate change.

"Heatwave getaways" are getting hotter

Famous for its cool climate, Da Lat is the choice of many for vacations, especially during hot seasons. However, this year, tourists were disappointed to find that the "city of thousands of flowers" was warmer.

PM orders intensified carbon credit supervision

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has issued a directive focusing on bolstering carbon credit management to effectively implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

Australian man passionately devoted to VN's environment sector

Michael, graduated from the University of Sydney and did his Ph.D at Southern Cross University, originally came to Việt Nam as recruited by the United Nations Development Programme and the ministry as a chief technical advisor for a project in 2007.

VN to seek sustainable finance for tiger conservation

Even though tigers have not been recorded in the wild in Vietnam since 2000, Vietnam has issued a ban on trading wild tiger products.

Illegal hawksbill sea turtle egg traffickers sentenced to prison, fines

The People’s Court of Con Dao District, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province recently tried a case involving the purchase, possession, and transportation of four hawksbill sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) eggs in April.

Hanoi lacks effective solutions to protect lakes from illegal encroachment

It is time to put in place strong and fundamental solutions to protect lakes and ponds, to protect the city’s green lungs.

Carbon credit market offers sustainable revenue

There have been positive signs since the Vietnamese Government committed to the goal of Net Zero Carbon Emission in 2050.