Vietnam has about 80.6 million vehicles, one of the biggest greenhouse gas emission sources that pollutes the air and contributes to climate change.

Highlighting the importance of collective action, the “Plastic Circular Innovation Solutions 2024” competition brings innovative ideas that could reshape Vietnam's environmental and economic landscape.

Vietnam's National Assembly has called for environmental safeguards amid fears that expired solar panels could pose pollution risks.

The Phan Rang-Thap Cham city sub-project – part of the Coastal Cities Sustainable Environment Project funded by the World Bank was inauguarted in Ninh Thuan on November 2 with improved infrastructure works that can benefit 69,000 local residents.

Hanoi is moving forward with a plan to restrict polluting vehicles across 12 districts, along with some soon-to-be-upgraded districts and two new cities, aiming to improve air quality and reduce congestion.

The pilot will begin across two streets – Tran Phu and Nguyen Thi Minh Khai in the Old Quarter – in 2024 before expanding to the other streets.

For two years, a “Little Squad” of children aged 6-15 has been cleaning up the beaches of Tam Ky, Quang Nam, inspiring the community with their dedication.

The number of bears kept in captivity in VN has decreased by an impressive 95 per cent, from approximately 4,000 individuals in 2005 to just 192 at 60 bear farms as of the end of August.

A rare gibbon named 'Mafia,' rescued from a Vietnamese drug lord’s home, now thrives at Cuc Phuong National Park.

Proposals aim to raise environmental standards, reduce pollution, and support green transportation alternatives.

Local authorities are urging swift action after heavy rains caused a major waste spill, impacting local farmers.

The Education for Nature- Vietnam (ENV) organised a press conference on October 22 to review its efforts over the past two decades to end bear farming for bile in the country.

The marine ecosystem of the Nha Trang bay in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has gradually shown positive recovery after more than 1.5 years implementing concerted solutions under a masterplan to preserve and restore coral reefs there.

As the maritime transport sector grapples with the urgent challenge of reducing greenhouse gas emissions, innovative solutions are emerging to steer the industry toward a sustainable future.

Vietnam can achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, according to a report released by the Electricity and Renewable Energy Authority (Ministry of Industry and Trade - MOIT) and the Danish Energy Agency.

With its important role in the ecosystem and environment, seaweed is believed to have value of $212,000 per hectare per annum. Seeing the great potential, Quang Tri wants to develop carbon credits from seaweed beds.

Air quality in Hanoi tends to worsen during the winter, experts said based on observations over the past several years.

Growing low-carbon rice improves farmers' incomes as it reduces production costs and can also be used to sell carbon credits.

For 13 years, veterinarian Phan Đắc Mậu Đại in the Central Highlands has roamed through villages, circuses and zoos persuading organisations and individuals to transfer or sell animals that need better care.

From morning until noon on October 16, many areas of Ho Chi Minh City were shrouded in thick fog, raising concerns over rising fine dust pollution. Prolonged exposure may lead to respiratory illnesses.