Environment Cần Thơ co-operative makes fibre from pineapple leaves, reduces pollution from burning A model to produce fibre from pineapple leaves in Cần Thơ City’s Hỏa Lựu Commune has demonstrated a new approach to utilising agricultural by-products under a circular economy paradigm. 2 hours ago | Vietnam news Việt Nam’s 2025 ASEAN Eco-School Award ceremony to take place on Jan 31 01/28/2026 09:31 | Vietnam news Quảng Trị receives endangered stump-tailed macaque 01/27/2026 22:12 | Vietnam news White swan stolen from HCM City zoo, later recovered 01/27/2026 13:08 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 01/24/2026 12:34 HCM City to allow electric motorbike battery-swapping on sidewalks HCM City will allow the installation of electric motorbike battery-swapping facilities on sidewalks starting this month, with priority given to locations that already have charging stations and bus shelters, according to the city’s Department of Construction. 2 Vietnam news | 01/23/2026 18:33 Low-emission rice opens new avenues for Vietnamese agriculture in the global market. Low-emission rice is emerging as a strategic pathway for Việt Nam to meet climate pledges, strengthen competitiveness and build a high-value national rice brand while improving farmers’ livelihoods. 3 Vietnam news | 01/14/2026 18:31 Rare sea turtle released into the wild in Quảng Ngãi The turtle was preliminarily identified as an Olive Ridley sea turtle (Lepidochelys olivacea), a species listed as endangered and strictly protected on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species and Việt Nam's Red Data Book. 4 Vietnam news | 01/13/2026 20:44 Eight rare animals released into the wild in Đồng Nai When encountering injured, illegally kept or stray wild animals near residential areas, people are advised to remain calm, not attempt to capture or keep them, and contact for guidance and timely assistance. 5 Vietnam news | 01/10/2026 09:24 Việt Nam convenes ASEAN talks on regulating biological pesticides As climate change intensifies pest pressures across Southeast Asia, Việt Nam is pushing a regional framework to standardise how biological pesticides are regulated, tested and approved. 6 Vietnam news | 01/09/2026 12:14 Rare cold spell surprises HCM City locals HCM City experienced unusually cold weather on the morning of January 9, as temperatures dropped to around 16–17 degrees Celsius, the lowest level recorded in nearly a decade. 7 Vietnam news | 01/09/2026 10:34 Cà Mau to invest over $1b in anti-erosion projects The southern province of Cà Mau plans to invest more than VNĐ26.8 trillion (US$1.05 billion) in a large-scale programme to prevent coastal and riverbank erosion, as the Mekong Delta locality races to protect communities, critical infrastructure and ecosystems from worsening climate impacts. 8 Vietnam news | 01/09/2026 09:57 Hà Nội to conduct early air quality forecasting trial The system forecasts air quality trends over time and space, thereby supporting the direction and management of pollution control measures. 9 Vietnam news | 01/07/2026 07:08 Hà Nội urges proactive health protection as temperatures plunge In the Hồng (Red) River Delta, minimum temperatures are forecast at 9–12 degrees Celsius, with some areas below 8 degrees Celsius in the next few days. 10 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 19:26 Ministry urges greater participation in tree planting, forest protection in 2026 Provinces and cities are required to synchronously and effectively implement the Việt Nam Forestry Development Strategy, the National Forestry Master Plan and key sectoral programmes and projects. 11 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 17:18 Hà Nội must tighten emissions control, improve daily air quality index: experts Hà Nội is rolling out comprehensive solutions, ranging from policy refinement and technical measures to mobilising financial resources, to further control major emissions sources. 12 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 09:37 Issuing list of permitted and prohibited plant protection products towards safe, sustainable agriculture The lists are an important legal foundation in production management, import, trade and use of plant protection products, contributing to ensuring agricultural production, people’s health and the environment. 13 Vietnam news | 01/06/2026 09:09 Việt Nam commits to controlling land degradation The new programme clearly reflects a shift in thinking from passive response to proactive prevention, placing emphasis on controlling trends from the outset. 14 Vietnam news | 01/03/2026 08:50 Cà Mau approves investment policy for waste-to-energy plant The Năm Căn waste-to-energy plant is planned for construction in Đất Mới Commune, covering a total area of about 20 hectares. 15 Vietnam news | 01/01/2026 11:52 $11.4mln expansion plannned for Đồng Tháp Mười Ecological Reserve Đồng Tháp Province plans to expand the 107ha Đồng Tháp Mười Ecological Reserve in Tân Phước 2 Commune. 16 Vietnam news | 12/31/2025 23:36 HCM City outlines key measures to cut methane emissions HCM City has proposed a series of technical and policy solutions to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to strengthen the implementation of Việt Nam’s methane-reduction action plan through 2030. 17 Vietnam news | 12/29/2025 16:07 Smart irrigation pushed as drought tightens grip The agricultural sector has radically innovated its mindset and irrigation practices, shifting towards water-saving, efficient methods that better adapt to climate change. 18 Vietnam news | 12/28/2025 16:52 Hà Nội needs comprehensive package of synchronised solutions to tackle air pollution Speaking at a recent workshop in Hà Nội, Hoàng Dương Tùng, Chairman of the Việt Nam Clean Air Network, said tackling air pollution is an extremely difficult and complex task. 19 Vietnam news | 12/26/2025 11:59 Ancient trees in Bắc Ninh given heritage recognition These ancient trees are currently growing at the SenNa Wellness Resort in Vũ Ninh Ward, Bắc Ninh Province. 20 Vietnam news | 12/23/2025 07:06 HCM City proposes 160 air quality monitoring stations amid worsening pollution HCM City authorities have proposed installing nearly 160 air quality monitoring stations to strengthen pollution tracking, early warning systems and emission control policies, as air quality continues to deteriorate in Việt Nam’s largest urban centres. 1 2 3 4 5