A delegation of Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, led by Deputy Minister Nguyen Hoang Hiep, attended the Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (GP2025) in Geneva, Switzerland, on June 4.

The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community.

According to a draft roadmap for implementing new emission standards, starting January 1, 2030, all cars operating in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet at least emission level 2 standards.

Fishermen in Ninh Thuan tried to save a one-ton whale stranded on the beach, but it died and was buried following local rituals.

U Minh Thuong National Park in the southern province of Kien Giang reopened for tourists on May 26, following a temporary closure to focus on forest fire prevention and control, said its deputy director Nguyen Van Thang.

A representative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MoAE) has clarified to VietNamNet the upcoming pilot policy in Ho Chi Minh City, set to begin June 1, where residents will be charged for household waste based on weight.

Vietnam’s Ministry of Agriculture and Environment promotes waste separation and eco-livelihoods through the “Trash for cash” model.

The Hanoi People’s Committee has set a goal to complete the transition to electric and green energy-powered buses throughout the city by 2030.

In 2005, Nghe An had 570 captive bears, the largest number in Vietnam. Thanks to efforts by local authorities, forest rangers, and rescue forces, the number has fallen to just 15.

A national plan sets clear goals to be achieved by 2030, including the completion of climate-resilient infrastructure and improved capacity for disaster prevention and adaptation.

A sweeping new plan aims to protect marine biodiversity by expanding reserves and restoring ecosystems along Vietnam’s coastline by 2030.

A technical issue at the decommissioned Song Doc oil field was swiftly resolved, posing no threat to the environment or other operations.

Da Nang has imposed administrative penalties on four companies for violating environmental protection regulations, with total fines exceeding VND1 billion (over USD39,500).

Vietnam has taken various steps to manage marine plastic waste, including the National Action Plan to 2030. However, weak links between island and mainland development, along with increasing marine pollution, remain key challenges.

Dozens of dolphins swam just meters from a fishing boat, delighting locals and signaling a healthy marine ecosystem.

A rare natural spectacle unfolded as seawater near Hon Gai turned red and glowed blue under light touch.

A draft regulation proposes mandatory emissions testing for motorbikes, potentially forcing millions of older vehicles off the roads.

In 2024, Education for Nature Vietnam detected 206,927 instances of live animals and wildlife products being advertised for sale on Facebook.

Improper drainage from a beachfront restaurant disrupted one of Asia’s most famous beaches.