A new project promoting compact solar energy systems for households was officially launched this week in HCM City, marking a step forward in Việt Nam’s transition to cleaner and more sustainable urban energy.

The HCM City People’s Committee has issued a decision which sets the service fees for collection and removal of solid waste on rivers and canals in the city.

The figures were highlighted in a Pre-Feasibility Study on a DRS tailored for single-use beverage packaging in Việt Nam, conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting.

Many rural communities in Cà Mau Province have gradually developed the habit of sorting waste at source, thus shielding the environment and benefiting local residents.

The Phú Quốc Marine Protected Area spans over 40,909ha of water surface, encompassing coral reefs and seagrass beds. The area is home to many rare marine species listed in international conservation catalogues.

The Ministry of Industry and Trade has recently proposed the development of two interregional renewable energy industry and service hubs - one in the northern region and another in the southern region.

The typhoon is forecast to bring torrential rains to the central and Central Highlands regions between Wednesday evening and Friday.

“We are aware that motorbikes are not the cause of every problem, but they are a contributing factor to many social and urban cultural issues. This affects not only individual convenience, but also the shared living environment of the community,” the Chairman of Hà Nội said.

Local authorities in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta are tightening various measures to protect residents and land from erosion, as such incidents are increasing during the ongoing rainy season.

The management board of Lý Sơn Marine Protected Area (MPA), together with the voluntary Team Light Charity, has released 35 spanner crabs (Ranina ranina) carrying roe (unfertilised eggs) into the ecological recovery zone off the islands.

As the World Environment Day (June 5) spotlights the prevention of plastic pollution towards green lifestyle, circular economy, and sustainable future, Vietnamese communities are proving that meaningful change begins with individual action and collective determination.

Lạng Sơn Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.

No country in the world can stand outside the fight against plastic waste, Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Environment Lê Công Thành stated.

This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is themed 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day is on June 5 with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.

Large quantities of organic debris and rubbish have been washing ashore in Vũng Tàu City in the last few days in what is a periodic occurrence.

The top priority now is to ensure the safety of people, especially in low-lying areas at risk of landslides.

On World Turtle Day 2025 (May 23), Six Senses Con Dao celebrates its unwavering dedication to sea turtle conservation through a multi-faceted approach that includes scientific care, marine rescues, and guest education.

Though the peak rainy season is still weeks away, northern Việt Nam has already faced destructive weather in early May.

According to experts, if mandatory emission testing is applied at scale and suddenly, about 50 million motorbikes nationwide will have to undergo periodic inspection and assessment steps and as a result millions of old motorbikes will have to be scrapped because they do not meet emission standards.

The dual goals of protecting the marine environment and promoting sustainable ocean-based economic growth have been highlighted at a two-day workshop held in Côn Đảo Island in Bà Rịa–Vũng Tàu Province.