Residents of Ia Mron commune, Ia Pa district, the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have reported the presence of a flock of Asian open-bill storks (Anastomus oscitans), a rare and endangered species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book.

This milestone was celebrated on April 20, marking the first time a UNESCO world heritage site in Vietnam has met Green Building standards.

With alarming AQI levels, Vietnam’s largest cities face mounting pressure to control air pollution.

Authorities in Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City (Binh Thuan Province), have fined a local tourism worker for illegally burying household waste along the beachfront - a violation that sparked widespread public outrage after being caught on video.

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urges Hanoi and HCMC to act swiftly, aiming for AQI levels safe for human health by 2030.

Despite environmental promise, these projects are bogged down by legal complexity and lack of incentives - often taking 5–8 years to complete.

Authorities in Bac Ninh Province have launched a criminal case over illegal aluminum waste dumping in Dai Bai Village, a centuries-old craft hub.

Kon Tum Province experienced three consecutive earthquakes early March 31, but authorities confirmed no risk to residents or infrastructure.

Facing significant air pollution challenges, Vietnam is implementing green mobility strategies to transition towards sustainable transportation.

Air pollution experts recommend widening pollution control measures beyond Hanoi to the entire metropolitan area to combat persistent air quality issues.

The $8.6 million project to cover Ke Khe canal has stalled for 17 years, leaving behind open sewage and widespread pollution.

Despite the legal framework mandating extended producer responsibility (EPR) for waste recycling, many businesses in Vietnam remain unaware or fail to fully comply, prompting the government to promise strict penalties for violations.

Elephant-friendly tourism is a responsible form that helps minimise the impact of tourism activities on elephant health, contributing to conservation efforts and sustainable elephant tourism.

Belgium’s Antwerp Zoo will contribute two young birds and conduct genetic research to ensure the released population maintains healthy diversity.

To maximise impact, the Ministry called on local authorities and EVN to conduct awareness campaigns throughout March, encouraging individuals, organisations, and businesses to switch off unnecessary lights and devices during Earth Hour.

Turtle scholar Ha Dinh Duc criticizes the unauthorized release, warning of potential harm to the lake’s ecosystem.

Vietnam is working to enhance the role and strengthen the connectivity of its national parks that are part of the ASEAN Heritage Parks (AHP) network.

The project aims to construct a wastewater collection system and transfer pump stations to create a separate drainage system around West Lake.

In terms of 2024 average PM2.5 concentration, the capital Hanoi was ranked seventh across 121 regional capital cities surveyed, higher than Indonesia’s Jakarta, in tenth place.