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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.

Experts urge proactive solutions for Cambodia’ canal impacts on Mekong Delta

Currently, a detailed assessment of the project’s impact on the Mekong Delta region has yet to be clearly published.

Three men arrested for illegal trade of endangered species

Police in Can Khe district, Phu Tho province, have busted a ring involved in the illegal transporting and trading of endangered, precious, and rare animals across provinces, detaining three men and seizing one live tiger and one frozen bear.

Challenges encircle Mekong Delta region

Even more concerning, the Mekong Delta is at risk of gradually sinking due to the combined effects of land subsidence and rising sea levels.

EU helps Vietnam cut plastic litter in oceans

Vietnam expects more cooperation and financial support from the EU to adapt to climate change and promote environmental protection and restoration of land, forest, and marine ecosystems.

Vietnamese businesses have more opportunities to join carbon markets

To encourage businesses to develop green, the Ho Chi Minh City Union of Business Association (HUBA) and SGGP Newspaper jointly implemented a program so that Vietnamese businesses have more opportunities to join carbon markets.

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.