From September to November, El Niño is expected to remain at strong to very strong levels, with a 100% probability. Of this, there is a roughly 7% probability of a strong El Niño and a 93% probability of a very strong one.
Vietnam’s strategic orientation for sustainable development, approved by the Prime Minister in 2004, included waste treatment technologies, clean energy, recycling and environmental protection.
Upon completion, the project is expected to help improve environmental sanitation, protect groundwater, surface water and the marine environment, and safeguard public health.
Sectors such as semiconductor manufacturing, nuclear power, science and advanced technologies are playing an increasingly important role in national competitiveness and economic development of each country. They also offer considerable room for Vietnam and the RoK to expand professional exchanges, share experience and promote cooperation, particularly among their energy experts.
The Gulf of Tonkin, including Bach Long Vi, Van Don, Co To and Cat Hai special zones and Hon Dau island, as well as coastal areas of Quang Ninh and Hai Phong, will be affected. The disaster risk level is forecast at Level 3.
Local authorities evacuated 2,965 households, including 2,736 in Lang Son, 27 in Quang Ninh, 80 in Bac Ninh and 122 in Thanh Hoa.
A total of 1,065ha of crops were inundated or damaged, including 560ha in Lang Son, 455ha in Bac Ninh and 50ha in Quang Ninh. Some 290 landslide and inundation sites in Lang Son disrupted traffic.
Local authorities contacted 1,620 vessels with 4,499 crew members, ensuring no vessels remain unreachable or are operating in dangerous areas.
Northern Vietnam is bracing for a tropical depression that strengthened into this year’s fourth storm over the Gulf of Tonkin on August 21 evening, prompting Ninh Binh and Hung Yen provinces to impose a sea ban before 5:00 on August 22.
Storm Narra, the fourth to hit the East Sea this year, brought strong winds and heavy rains to northern Vietnam on early August 22, with some areas forecast to receive more than 500mm of rain as the storm moves slowly over the northern waters of the East Sea.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung ordered continued proactive disaster response and faster flood recovery in an urgent official dispatch on August 21.
The wildlife rescue, conservation and development centre under the Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park Management Board in the central province of Quang Tri has coordinated with relevant units in the release of 13 wild animals back into their natural habitat.
The project is being implemented in the former Hoa Binh city, now Hoa Binh ward. It has a total investment of 688.7 billion VND (26.38 million USD), including 507.3 billion VND in ODA and 181.4 billion VND in counterpart funding. Major components include a wastewater treatment plant, pumping stations, a collection network, and connection infrastructure.
Prime Minister Le Minh Hung urged authorities in provinces and cities from Quang Tri northward, along with relevant ministries and agencies, to take urgent measures to ensure public safety and minimise damage caused by natural disasters.
The appearance of the dolphins created an interesting sight for those on board and was considered a positive sign for the marine environment and the fishing activities of locals.
Smart urban areas are no longer simply about technology; they are becoming a tool that enables authorities to forecast risks, adapt quickly and protect their residents.
Signed on September 16, 2025, the Implementation Agreement on carbon credits collaboration under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement on climate change affirms Vietnam and Singapore’s pioneering role and commitment to close cooperation in the international carbon market, making a substantive contribution to global climate response.
By 2030, Bac Ninh aims to ensure that all operating industrial clusters and industrial parks have centralised wastewater treatment systems meeting standards, while at least 95% of wastewater in Grade-I urban areas and 70% in Grade-II urban areas is collected and treated to required standards.
An Asian water monitor lizard (Varanus Salvator) was released into the Bac Lieu Bird Sanctuary Nature Reserve on August 5 after being voluntarily handed over to authorities by a local resident, highlighting growing public awareness of wildlife conservation.
The programme aims to translate the Party's orientations into concrete actions while strengthening environmental governance, enhancing climate resilience, and promoting a green, circular and low-carbon economy. It will serve as the basis for ministries, sectors and localities to formulate implementation plans for the 2026–2030 period, with a vision to 2045.
