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Policy reform – paramount in Vietnam’s plastic waste reduction: experts
Dr Nguyen Trung Thang and a research team from the Institute of Strategy and Policy on Natural Resources and Environment have proposed a three-pronged approach that combines policy reform, market incentives and public awareness improvement to combat Vietnam’s growing plastic waste crisis.
4.2 magnitude quake strikes Kon Tum province
A 4.2-magnitude earthquake jolted Kong Plong district in the Central Highlands province of Kon Tum on early January 9 morning, according to the Vietnam Earthquake Information and Tsunami Warning Centre under the Institute of Geophysics.
HCM City strives to have one square metre of green space per capita by 2030
Ho Chi Minh City has set a target of achieving at least one square metre of green space per capita and an additional ten hectares of public green areas by 2030.
Over-220kg bomb with intact fuse safely handled in Quang Binh
The Mines Advisory Group (MAG) in Vietnam confirmed on January 4 that its experts and mobile bomb disposal team have safely handled and moved a bomb weighing over 220 kg to a secure storage area in the central province of Quang Binh, where it will await safe detonation.
Classifying solid waste at source mandatory from January
Domestic solid waste must be classified at each household from the beginning of this year, according to the Law on Environmental Protection 2020, which is considered a breakthrough step towards turning waste into resources.
Twelve Javan pangolins released back to nature
The Cuc Phuong National Park in the northern province of Ninh Binh, in collaboration with the Save Vietnam's Wildlife (SVW), successfully released 12 Javan pangolins (Manis Javanica) back into the wild on January 2.
Ha Tinh: 90 wild animals released back to nature
Authorities have released 90 wild animals of 14 species into Vu Quang National Park in the central province of Ha Tinh.
Ancient town leads waste management in central Vietnam
The ancient town of Hoi An has become a trailblazer in waste management, leading the way in waste separation at source and tackling the over reliance on plastic.
Go Green University network promoted nationwide
The University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH) and the Vingroup Future Green Fund launched the “Let’s Green Unitour” programme to expand the green university model to 10 higher education institutions nationwide.
Centre to apply AI to tropical cyclone forecasting
The Hanoi University of Science and Technology's Institute for Research and Application of Artificial Intelligence, alongside relevant units, has been told to work closely with the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF) to integrate artificial intelligence (AI) into the forecasting of tropical cyclones ahead of the 2025 rainy and storm season.
Dak Nong receives UNESCO global geopark title for second time
The Central Highlands province of Dak Nong celebrated the second conferment of the UNESCO global geopark title for its geopark at a ceremony organised by the provincial People’s Committee on December 26 evening.
Hanoi targets 80% of days with good or moderate air quality annually
Hanoi has set a target to ensure that up to 80% of the days in a year have air quality index (VN-AQI) levels rated as good or moderate, based on data from standard national and city monitoring stations, according to the director of the city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Le Thanh Nam.
Vietnam aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture production
The transformation of agricultural production towards ecological, organic, circular and low-emission agriculture is a top priority as Vietnam seeks to meet its goal of achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, experts said.
Dong Thap revives red-crowned crane population
In a bid to save its iconic symbol, the Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap is embarking on a conservation and development scheme for the critically endangered red-crowned cranes at the Tram Chim National Park for the 2022–2032 period.
Thua Thien-Hue launches projects to enhance climate change adaption, resilience
The People's Committee of Thua Thien-Hue province, in collaboration with the Luxembourg Development Cooperation Agency, on December 19 launched two climate adaptation projects with a combined budget of 12 million USD.
Vietnam likely to face continued turbulent weather systems in 2025
Global temperatures are expected to rise next year, posing a significant risk of extreme and prolonged heat waves in Vietnam, Mai Van Khiem, Director of the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting (NCHMF), has predicted.
Nature-based projects help Mekong Delta fight climate change
Nature-based projects implemented by the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Vietnam in the Mekong Delta region have helped support local residents to adapt to climate change, heard at a workshop which is part of The Mekong Connect Forum 2024 held in Mekong Delta province of An Giang on December 17.
11 rare monkeys released back into wild in Nghe An
Eleven rare monkeys were released into the Pu Huong Nature Reserve in the central province of Nghe An on December 17.
An additional 112 new species discovered in Vietnam
Among the 234 new species recently discovered in the Greater Mekong Sub-region, there are 112 founded in Vietnam, according to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF).
Severe cold spells forecast for January and February
The northern region of Vietnam will experience severe cold spells, with frost and ice in the first two months of 2025, especially in mountainous northern areas.