Environment Phú Quốc marine protected area to undergo stricter management 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. 06/15/2025 20:20 | Vietnam news Việt Nam moves towards renewable energy hubs 06/12/2025 17:59 | Vietnam news This year's first typhoon hits the East Sea 06/11/2025 11:40 | Vietnam news Plan to limit fossil-fuel vehicles in urban districts of Hà Nội cannot be delayed too long 06/09/2025 20:12 | Vietnam news 1 Vietnam news | 08/06/2022 08:15 Environment ministry applauded for achievements on 20th anniversary Speaking at the ceremony to mark MoNRE's 20th anniversary, Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính said that environmental resources are an indispensable factor for human survival and development, as well as the sustainable development of the country. 2 VietnamPlus | 08/05/2022 20:13 Action plan issued to reduce methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030 Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh has signed a decision approving a plan of action on reducing methane emissions to 2030 with the goal of cutting methane emissions by at least 30% from 2020. 3 VietnamPlus | 08/05/2022 19:06 Seven blue whales spotted off south-central Vietnamese coast A total of seven blue whales have been seen swimming off the coast of De Gi beach in Phu Cat district in the south central province of Binh Dinh. 4 Vietnam news | 08/05/2022 15:02 Green, circular and eco-friendly economy is Việt Nam's priority for environmental protection Việt Nam's top priority in the coming years is building a roadmap, mechanism and policy for the formation and operation of a green, circular and eco-friendly economy, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has said. 5 VietnamPlus | 08/04/2022 15:54 Tropical depression to bring rains to coastal areas A low-pressure area has developed into a tropical depression in the northern area of the East Sea, according to the National Centre for Hydro-meterological Forecasting (NCHMF). 6 VietnamPlus | 08/02/2022 15:09 JICA-funded project helps Da Nang enhance waste classification at source A workshop was held in the central city of Da Nang on August 2 to kick off the second phase of a project on waste classification at source and waste recycling funded by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) in the locality. 7 VietnamPlus | 08/01/2022 19:40 Solar-powered cameras proposed in Hon Mun for coral protection The People's Committee of Nha Trang city in the south-central province of Khanh Hoa has proposed to install solar-powered cameras to monitor and protect coral in Hon Mun Area after severe coral bleaching was reported there. 8 VietnamPlus | 08/01/2022 18:53 Vietnam, Australia share resolve in climate change response: expert Vietnam and Australia have displayed their resolve and efforts to ease the impacts of climate change, and have potential for cooperation in this field, an expert has said. 9 Vietnam news | 08/01/2022 08:59 Solar-powered cameras proposed in Hòn Mun for coral protection Nha Trang City People's Committee has proposed to install solar-powered cameras to monitor and protect coral in Hòn Mun Area after severe coral bleaching was reported. 10 Vietnam news | 08/01/2022 08:28 National Strategy on Climate Change for 2050 approved Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành has approved the National Strategy on Climate Change for 2050. 11 VietnamPlus | 07/31/2022 17:01 Khanh Hoa exerts efforts to preserve marine ecosystems The south-central coastal province of Khanh Hoa has been working hard to protect marine ecosystems through various measures. 12 Vietnam news | 07/30/2022 08:39 Việt Nam, US hold fourth energy security dialogue Representatives of the two sides presented key issues in bilateral energy cooperation including clean electricity production, electricity market development, energy saving and efficiency, transmission and energy storage. 13 VietnamPlus | 07/29/2022 22:00 Roundtable discusses governance, finance for equitable energy transition in Vietnam A roundtable, entitled “Finance and Governance Accelerators for a Just Energy Transition", took place in Hanoi on July 29. 14 VietnamPlus | 07/29/2022 19:58 Prizes presented to winners of art contest on ozone layer protection The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment’s Department of Climate Change (DCC) organised an awards ceremony for its art competition, themed ‘protecting the ozone layer to protect the earth's climate’, in Hanoi on July 29. 15 VietnamPlus | 07/29/2022 15:59 Large-scale industrial complexes challenge environmental efforts: symposium Socio-economic development and the overexploitation of natural resources have caused environmental problems in Vietnam, heard a symposium in Hanoi on July 29. 16 VietnamPlus | 07/28/2022 08:46 WB recommends roadmap for phasing out single-use plastics in Vietnam To address plastic pollution, Vietnam needs a progressive phase-out, accompanied by the promotion of viable alternatives and an improved solid waste management system, Moderndiplomacy.eu has said, citing a newly-released study by World Bank (WB). 17 VietnamPlus | 07/27/2022 11:00 National climate change strategy to 2050 approved Deputy Prime Minister Le Van Thanh on July 26 signed a decision approving the national climate change strategy to 2050. 18 VietnamPlus | 07/27/2022 10:08 HCM City, Rotterdam promote cooperation in climate change response Ho Chi Minh City and the Netherlands’ Rotterdam city have agreed to boost cooperation in adaptation to climate change. 19 Vietnam news | 07/26/2022 13:47 Tasks, solutions set out to fulfil COP26 commitments Deputy Prime Minister Lê Văn Thành on Monday signed a decision approving the project on tasks and solutions to implement the outcomes of the 26th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26). 20 VietnamPlus | 07/26/2022 09:00 Northern, central regions continue experiencing heat wave The northern region and central provinces from Thanh Hoa to Phu Yen are forecast to continue experiencing a heat wave on July 26 with peak temperature up to 35-37 degrees Celsius, even over 37 degrees Celsius in some places, according to the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF). 49 50 51 52 53