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.

A communication campaign highlighting the illegality of ivory product trade is being rolled out in Vietnam, targeting international tourists.

Vietnam needs a paradigm shift in the management of emission sources to hold entities accountable and address air pollution more effectively in the near future.

A 3.7 magnitude earthquake struck Kon Plong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum at noon on March 6, causing no casualties or property damage.

Ho Chi Minh City has started construction on a new waste-to-energy plant in Cu Chi district, with an investment of $140 million and a daily capacity of 2,000 tons. The project aims to modernize waste management and generate renewable energy.

Coral spawning lasts mere minutes and occurs just once annually per colony, forcing the team to conduct hundreds of night dives to capture these fleeting moments.

According to statistics from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, approximately 1.8 million tonnes of plastic waste are generated in Vietnam every year, with between 0.28 - 0.73 million tonnes of this waste ending up in the oceans.

This year’s campaign emphasises moving away from fast consumption lifestyles and promoting practical green actions rooted in love for the homeland.

Forest rangers in the southern province of Tay Ninh's Tan Bien district and the Lo Go - Xa Mat National Park Management Board on February 25 caught a man engaging in illegal wildlife hunting in the national park.

The Cham Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA), 20km off the coast of Hoi An City, has been named the Cu Lao Cham Nature Reserve in an official announcement by the central province of Quang Nam.

The Centre for Rescue, Conservation and Creature Development of the Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park announced on February 24 that it has returned several rare and endangered animals to their natural habitat.

In early 2023 and 2024, relevant agencies discovered four consecutive cases with more than eight tonnes of ivory seized.

To combat illegal waste disposal, Hanoi will deploy camera surveillance in key districts, allowing authorities to identify and fine violators. Under new regulations, individuals caught littering on sidewalks or roads may face fines of up to $80.

The ecological design of packaging in the food and beverage industry will help reduce pollution and promote sustainable resource use, building a green and sustainable brand image.

Air and odour pollution from industrial emissions in industrial parks (IPs) and export processing zones (EPZs) in HCM City is a persistent problem, according to the city Export Processing and Industrial Zones Authority (HEPZA).

The project aims to identify sources of plastic waste, assess its socioeconomic and environmental impacts, and propose policies to minimise its effects on coastal communities and key industries such as fisheries and tourism.

Timely and continuous care is essential to their survival, making rescue work a demanding, round-the-clock job.

Management of the Cham Islands Marine Protected Area (MPA) has called local fishermen and tourists to take rubbish back to the mainland for treatment rather than dumping it at landfill on the islands.

Police have detained the owner of an aluminum recycling plant for illegally discharging hazardous industrial waste, as authorities intensify crackdowns on environmental violations.

While tourism is highly affected by plastic waste pollution, it is also a significant contributor to the issue.