Both sides expressed confidence that continued dialogue and knowledge-sharing will deepen cooperation in hydrometeorology, helping enhance disaster response capacity and climate change adaptation in the years ahead.
Local authorities have instructed village leaders to urgently assess and report damage to homes, infrastructure and crops. Relevant agencies are coordinating site inspections to evaluate impacts and propose timely recovery measures, while mobilising local forces to help residents stabilise their lives.
The renewed status reflects Cao Bang’s sustained efforts to preserve and promote geological, cultural and natural heritage while linking conservation with community livelihoods.
Authorities in the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap are strengthening environmental oversight at industrial zones and clusters, focusing on upgrading centralised wastewater treatment systems, to support sustainable development goals.
In recent years, Bangkok has undergone a profound urban transformation that goes far beyond infrastructure upgrades or isolated development projects. Across the city, a new pattern is emerging - one where green regeneration, cultural expression, and smart urban management intersect to redefine how people experience the modern metropolis.
The Vietnamese Government has already acted to stabilise the financial market and improve transparency. Staying the course and layering in advanced supervisory tech will help Vietnam to build a financial market that is not only large in scale but also strong in quality.
The Vietnamese Government creates favourable conditions for foreign investors, including FS Finance Suisse AG, to operate effectively and sustainably in the country, Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung affirmed on May 4.
According to the Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report released on April 10, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) forecasts Vietnam’s GDP to reach 7.2% in 2026 and remain around 7% in 2027. Sharing this view, the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) and United Overseas Bank (UOB) also project growth in the range of 7–7.2%.
The new regulation will replace earlier rules, creating a unified legal framework to protect and promote the geopark’s values in its next stage of development.
The new findings comprise several large caves with complex structures and high scientific value, including Thien Cung Cave, measuring 4,206 metres – the longest cave identified during the survey, Nuoc Lan Cave (2,721 metres), Ma Dom Cave (1,257 metres) and Cha Ngheo Cave (583 metres).
Hanoi will pilot a low emission zone in the heart of Hoan Kiem ward from July 1, before progressively expanding the restrictions to cover the entire area within Ring Road 1 by 2029.
Before their release, the animals had undergone quarantine, care, rehabilitation and close monitoring by technical staff and veterinarians to ensure they were in good health and capable of returning to their natural habitat.
The contest aimed to raise awareness, empower students, and encourage them to propose initiatives on waste sorting at source and plastic reduction within schools.
Thailand is ready to share its experience and successful models in green urban development with Vietnam, as the two countries share many similar characteristics, including rapid urbanisation, traffic congestion, flooding, canal networks and growing demand for greener public spaces, Thai officials have said in recent interviews with the Vietnam News Agency.
Phong Nha–Ke Bang, often referred to as the “kingdom of caves”, is home to more than 425 discovered ones, around 50 of which have been opened to tourists.
Participating teams, each comprising three to four members, are tasked with photographing as many wild bird species as possible within the official competition period. While artistic quality is not mandatory, images must be clear enough for species identification, ensuring authenticity and avoiding any disturbance to natural habitats.
At around 11 pm on April 19, Nguyen Van Nghia, a resident of Bao Vi hamlet, Tan An commune, discovered the turtle entangled at the bottom while checking fishing nets. Nghia and local fishermen promptly rescued the animal.
Amid Vietnam’s push to meet its greenhouse gas reduction commitments, DEPP3 has emerged as a key lever, providing technical and policy support through the Voluntary Agreement Scheme (VAS).
At around 8:30 pm on April 12, Le Thanh Tung, a resident of Thuong Nghia hamlet in Cam Lo commune, and his friend spotted the two pangolins, weighing over 4 kg, while working near the Cam Lo–La Son Expressway.
Unlike ecosystems where species inventories are largely complete, Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park remains scientifically “open,” with each survey revealing new findings. Recent studies - from local research projects to international collaborations - have recorded additional bird species and identified the rare parasitic plant Sapria himalayana, which only survives in intact primary forests.
Director of the Ly Son Marine Protected Area Management Board Huynh Ngoc Dung said the release of the sea turtle took place on April 10 morning, drawing the attention of visitors exploring the island.
All unusual weather events, from widespread thunderstorms, lightning strikes, landslides, flash floods, tropical depressions to strong winds at sea, are continuously updated from official data sources of the NCMHF and meteorological stations and prominently displayed on the main interface.
Looking further ahead, April is expected to bring above-average temperatures nationwide, with the north and central provinces forecast to run around 1.5 to 2.5 degrees higher than seasonal norms. Other regions are likely to be between 0.5 and 1.5 degrees warmer than usual.
Six spot-billed pelicans were spotted in the strictly protected A1 zone, landing in the wetland area to forage for food.
After the two major cities in 2027, the scheme will expand to other cities from July 1, 2028, and to the remaining provinces from July 1, 2030.
Funded by the Multilateral Fund for the Implementation of the Montreal Protocol and implemented through the World Bank (WB) and the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the project aims to help Vietnam meet its international commitments in managing and phasing out controlled substances. It will run from 2026 to 2031 with a total budget of over 13 million USD.
All the four species are classified under Group IB – Vietnam’s highest level of protection for endangered, rare, and precious wildlife, and listed as Endangered (EN) on the IUCN Red List.
Vietnam’s forest coverage rate remained stable at 42.03% in 2025, with total forest area estimated at 14,971,553 ha, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE).
