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Leveraging power of community to protect unique Yok Don ecosystem

Spanning over 115,500 hectares, Yok Don National Park is the only dipterocarp forest ecosystem in Vietnam.

Network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks in Vietnam

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) is developing a network to connect ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHPs) in Vietnam, as part of activities in implementing the National Biodiversity Strategy to 2030, with a vision for 2050.

Nha Trang Bay sees return of sea turtles as water quality improves

Footage captured in Nha Trang Bay shows sea turtles, signaling improvements in water quality and marine conditions, according to the Nha Trang Bay Management Board.

VN to pilot carbon trading market nationwide, no int’l sales until 2029

From 2025 to 2028, Vietnam will implement a nationwide pilot for its carbon market, but will not sell carbon credits abroad during this period, according to the latest draft proposal.

People take action to protect the marine environment

The Quy Nhon City project aims to develop regulations, action plans and measures for waste management, replicate successful models.

21 tigers and leopards infected with H5N1 virus euthanized in Dong Nai

After receiving confirmation that 20 tigers and one leopard at Vuon Xoai tourist park in Dong Nai were infected with the H5N1 virus, local authorities have euthanized the animals to control the outbreak and protect other species.

Secret camera traps capture stunning images of rare wildlife in Pu Hoat Reserve

Camera traps set up in the Pu Hoat Nature Reserve in Nghe An have captured stunning images of rare wildlife, providing crucial data for conservation efforts in one of Vietnam’s most biologically diverse regions.

Appropriate mechanisms are needed to develop the carbon credit market

According to experts, the sooner the carbon market is organised, the more beneficial it will be for Viet Nam, helping us implement green strategies not only domestically but also globally.

Typhoon-battered vegetation in Ha Long Bay poses fire risks

Rxperts have recommended fire prevention measures - including placing of fire prohibition signs and fire prevention notices - in high-risk areas such as Đầu Gỗ - Thien Cung Cave, Sửng Sốt Cave, and Ti Tốp Island, which are also popular tourist spots.

Chinese swindlers arrested in Quang Ninh

Police based in Mong Cai city in the northern province of Quang Ninh have arrested 10 Chinese fraudsters who used technology in order to steal money from their countrymen living in China.

A call for a clear legal framework to boost biological pesticide production

One of the major hurdles is the overly complex registration process, which is not adapted to the unique nature of biological products.

Ha Long Bay faces environmental crisis with massive post-typhoon debris

After the devastation of Typhoon No. 3, Ha Long Bay faces a severe environmental threat as massive quantities of debris from damaged aquaculture rafts accumulate in the water.

VN to exploit seaweed reserves, a giant carbon reservoir

Vietnam’s total seaweed cultivation area, which is about 1 million hectares, is considered a vast new natural resource. People not only use seaweed to make medicines and food, but can also sell carbon credits at high prices.

Tapping potential to sell seaweed-based carbon credits

Just as the forestry sector has tapped into the carbon credit market, the aquaculture sector, particularly seaweed farming, is emerging as a promising avenue with the potential to store up to 1,500 tonnes of greenhouse gas per square kilometre.

Vietnam aligns with global commitments to reduce plastic pollution

The National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP) in Vietnam held its 4th annual mid-term workshop in Hanoi on September 16.

Vietnam, US launch two new projects to strengthen wildlife protection efforts

The US Mission to Vietnam and the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) on September 16 launched two new projects to counter wildlife trafficking and reduce illegal wildlife consumption.

Mekong Delta promotes clean agricultural production to achieve Net Zero

Localities in the Mekong Delta region have been progressively developing roadmaps for clean agricultural production as an effort to gradually guide Vietnam's agricultural sector towards the goal of "Net Zero" by 2050.

Da Nang: Son Tra monkeys turn aggressive as they demand food

The monkeys of Son Tra have grown increasingly bold, swarming tourists and snatching food. As human interaction encroaches on their natural habitat, experts call for stricter regulations and education to curb the rising conflicts.

Quang Ninh to launch campaign to clean up Ha Long Bay

The northeastern province of Quang Ninh will initiate a three-day clean-up campaign for the storm-battered Ha Long Bay, Chairman of the provincial People’s Committee Cao Tuong Huy told local tourism agencies and business at a meeting on September 13.

Director in Da Nang called ‘eccentric’ for picking up trash on beach

Going to the beach to pick up trash five days a week, the director of a travel company in Da Nang is ridiculed by friends and relatives as ‘mentally problematic’ because he does something no one likes to do.