Climate change to hit nation's mangrove forests
The impacts of climate change would
severely affect the biodiversity of mangrove forests across the country,
experts have said.
XIII National Congress of Communist Party of Vietnam
Eagles kept as pets to lift sagging egos
A combination of superstition and desire
to flaunt wealth has made the illegal activity of trading in eagles a
lucrative business in HCM City.
Huge forest fires threaten national park in Mekong Delta
Fires continue to destroy the forests of
Tram Chim National Park in the Mekong Delta's Dong Thap
province despite heroic efforts by firefighters to control the blazes.
Safari park to add wild touch to city’s anniversary
Hanoi ’s first safari park will be opened at the Bao Son Paradise park in Hoai
Duc district on March 27 together with five other entertainment facilities to
celebrate the 1,000 th birthday anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi.
Bird flu strikes again in Bac Ninh
An outbreak of avian flu (A/H5N1) has been reported in the northern province of Bac Ninh province.
Lazing along Lac Lake in Central Highlands
Lac Lake is one of the largest natural
lakes in Vietnam and is considered by many to also be the most
beautiful. Covering more than 500ha at an elevation of 500m, it is one
of the most famous landscapes in the Central Highlands.
More red-headed cranes return to Kien Giang province
A flock of around 300 red-headed
cranes (Grus antigone sharpii) returned to the Long Xuyen quadrangle to
find food this dry season one month later than the previous dry season.
Japan funds animal museum upgrade scheme
Japan will provide funding for a
project on upgrading displays and audiovisual equipment for the museum
of animals of the University of Natural Sciences.
Bird flu heads south
Every effort is being implemented to
prevent the continuous spread of the A/H5N1 virus in the two provinces
of Ca Mau and Ha Tinh’s flocks, after thousands of affected birds have
been culled.
Committee warns of bird flu returning
Three more outbreaks of bird flu have
been reported in the northern province of Thai Nguyen and in the
southernmost province of Ca Mau province since the start of this month,
killing more than 300 birds.
Tram Chim National Park - an attractive destination for tourists
Tram Chim National Park, a reduced
model of Dong Thap Muoi, with a natural history of collective ecology
of geomorphology, hydrography and underwater creatures, appears to be
an attractive destination for both local and foreign visitors.
Culture - Sports
Largest-ever flower festival kicks off in HCM City
A spring flower festival, the largest
of its kind, opened in Ho Chi Minh City on Feb. 8 as part of the
activities to welcome the Lunar New Year Festival.
Sea waters need urgent protection, says UN official
Sea waters beyond countries’
territories should be urgently protected from pollution and waste, said
the United Nations (UN) Special Task Force on Marine Biodiversity in
its meeting on February 2.
Flocks of swallows visit Bac Lieu province
Millions of swallows have flocked to Bac Lieu town at dawn and dusk over the past three days, said a local resident.
Culture - Sports
Ha Long Bay’s 15th anniversary marked
The 15th anniversary of Ha Long Bay’s
recognition as a world natural heritage was celebrated in the northern
coastal province of Quang Ninh on Dec. 15.
Environment
Rare fishing cat found in An Giang
Several residents in Ba Hoa islet, Binh
Thanh commune, Chau Thanh district, the Mekong delta province of An
Giang , have caught a number of fishing cats, a rare species listed in
the national Red Book of precious fauna and flora.
Tourists take to life down on the farm
With a myriad of tourists attractions
in the Hanoi area, more and more people are now spending their holidays
at the “Countryside Farm”, a new destination in Hanoi ’s suburban
District of Ba Vi.
Instead of spending their holidays in luxury, tourists are flocking to the countryside’s peaceful environment, which provides a pleasant escape from the busy life of the city.
Instead of spending their holidays in luxury, tourists are flocking to the countryside’s peaceful environment, which provides a pleasant escape from the busy life of the city.
Environment
Nation expands natural reserves for bio-diversity
Vietnam has, over the past ten years,
expanded its system of natural reserves to 126 on over 2.5 million ha,
representing an increase of 28 percent, reported the Ministry of
Planning and Investment (MPI).
Poachers threaten rare species
Illegal hunting and trading of wildlife
are increasing at an alarming rate, posing a serious threat to rare and
endangered species, conservationists have said.
Culture - Sports
Seminar helps to get to grips with Japanese literature
A seminar on Japanese literature will
be held in Hanoi from Sept. 16-19 as part of a number of activities
acknowledging the Mekong-Japan exchange year.
