Environment Storm No. 12 changes direction, set to cause heavy rain in central Việt Nam As of 4 am on Monday (October 20), the storm’s centre was approximately 540km east-northeast of the Hoàng Sa (Paracel) Archipelago. The strongest winds near the storm’s centre reached level 9 (75–88 km per hour), with gusts at level 11. The storm was moving northwest at about 25kmph. 1 hours ago | Vietnam news New tech innovations required in biodiversity conservation 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Waste sorting, treatment still stuck in old ways after environmental law took effect 10/18/2025 08:48 | Vietnam news New landscape protection site listed in the ‘green’ city 10/17/2025 19:00 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 10/16/2025 07:40 Agriculture embraces green shift with emissions measurement and carbon market In Việt Nam, six national greenhouse gas inventories have been conducted, showing the government's determination to transparently report emission data and fulfill international obligations. 2 Vietnam news | 10/13/2025 15:32 Floods, storms leave tens of thousands without power in northern localities Across the provinces of Thái Nguyên, Bắc Ninh, Cao Bằng, and Lạng Sơn, 550,805 customers lost electricity, of which 502,636 have been restored. 3 Vietnam news | 10/07/2025 10:08 Flash flood, landslide danger warned for entire Tuyên Quang province From early Tuesday, Tuyên Quang Province has experienced heavy to very heavy rain and gale, with rainfall ranging between 50 and 100mm. 4 Vietnam news | 10/06/2025 16:10 Quảng Ngãi reports 25 earthquakes in two days, reported to be induced seismicity The most common cause of induced earthquakes is the impoundment of water in large hydropower reservoirs. 5 Vietnam news | 10/06/2025 08:08 Legal framework needed to promote waste co-processing in cement plants Strengthening waste separation at source to improve the quality of refuse-derived fuel (RDF) and ensure transparency is also necessary. 6 Vietnam news | 10/05/2025 20:27 91 rescued wild animals released back into Tam Đảo National Park The release, conducted in cooperation with Tam Đảo National Park, aims to restore animal populations, conserve biodiversity, and reinforce natural ecosystems in the area. 7 Vietnam news | 10/05/2025 16:58 Urgent action needed to save Việt Nam’s elephants from extinction Wild elephants, long regarded as a symbol of strength in nature and closely tied to the culture and belief of many communities in Việt Nam, are now facing the real risk of extinction. 8 Vietnam news | 10/03/2025 18:05 Over 1,300 sea turtle hatchlings return to the ocean in Núi Chúa Statistics show that between 2014 and early October 2025, Núi Chúa National Park recorded 585 female turtles coming ashore to nest and a total of 12,749 hatchlings released safely into the sea. 9 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 08:56 Hà Nội's construction department apologises for severe flooding following historic rainfalls Speaking on behalf of the Department of Construction, Lê Văn Du, Head of the Urban Water Supply and Drainage Infrastructure Management Division, accepted responsibility and voiced sympathy for the disruption and hardship people endured. 10 Vietnam news | 10/02/2025 07:23 Việt Nam launches low-emission crop production project The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment aims to transform Việt Nam’s crop sector into a climate-resilient, sustainable system that secures farmers’ livelihoods, national food security and strengthens the country’s position as a regional leader in climate-responsible agriculture. 11 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 15:53 Endangered langur rescued from snare in Sơn Trà reserve A trapped red-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus) – an endangered primate species listed by IUCN – was rescued by a group of local photographers during a free photo trip in the Sơn Trà Nature Reserve, but its front leg suffered a serious wound after trying to escape from the trap on a tree. 12 Vietnam news | 10/01/2025 11:19 Rare big-headed turtle released back to nature in Quảng Ngãi The big-headed turtle is classified as IB, a group of endangered, precious, and rare forest animals that are strictly protected. 13 Vietnam news | 09/29/2025 14:52 Mild quake hits central province Quảng Ngãi Preliminary studies show that earthquakes in this area are likely to continue, though their magnitude is unlikely to exceed 5.5. 14 Vietnam news | 09/28/2025 14:52 Prime Minister orders 21 provinces to respond to Typhoon Bualoi The typhoon was forecast to bring heavy rain to northern and north-central Việt Nam (including parts of Laos), especially from Thanh Hoá to Hà Tĩnh, with total rainfall estimated at 200-400mm, and some areas exceeding 600mm. 15 Vietnam news | 09/28/2025 12:12 Typhoon Bualoi: 7 fishermen rescued, 3 missing after boat sinks off central Việt Nam One boat carrying four people reportedly sank, while the other, with seven crew aboard, was immobilised and pushed against a breakwater by the rough seas. 16 Vietnam news | 09/27/2025 11:30 PM orders preparedness as Typhoon Bualoi moving fast towards Việt Nam The Minister of Agriculture and Environment was tasked with providing timely and accurate forecasts while safeguarding fishing vessels, dykes, reservoirs, and agricultural production. 17 Vietnam news | 09/26/2025 16:32 EU unveils flagship 'Plug in to Evolution' campaign to promote green and sustainable growth The Delegation of the European Union to Việt Nam (EU) on Friday launched 'Plug in to Evolution,' a flagship communication and public diplomacy campaign as part of the EU’s global engagement efforts under the 'Global Gateway' Strategy. 18 Vietnam news | 09/25/2025 09:46 Urgent efforts a must to Việt Nam's wild elephants from extinction Việt Nam now has fewer than 200 wild elephants scattered across several provinces, with the southern province of Đồng Nai being a key area. This figure represents a critical warning for elephant conservation efforts. 19 Vietnam news | 09/24/2025 08:18 Biodiversity takes centre stage as global experts gather for Asia-Pacific dialogue The three-day dialogue drew more than 120 biodiversity finance experts and Government representatives from Europe, Asia and the Pacific. It is one of the region’s largest-ever exchanges on biodiversity finance. 20 Vietnam news | 09/22/2025 16:47 PM orders urgent all-out response as Typhoon Ragasa nears Việt Nam Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính has called on ministries, localities and the armed forces to brace for Typhoon Ragasa, which could potentially make the most destructive landfall in Việt Nam since Typhoon Yagi in 2024. 1 2 3 4 5