Large population of rare gibbons discovered in Vietnam

The lively morning calls of a rare species of gibbon has led to the discovery of the only known "viable" community of the talkative primates in remote Vietnamese forests, conservationists said Monday.

Sanitation: an opportunity for collaboration

The second phase of the HCM City Nhieu Loc-Thi Nghe Environmental Sanitation Project could benefit from a public private partnership (PPP) arrangement under an agreement signed this week.

Hoi An tries to clean up its act

Hoi An, a World Heritage Site, opened its first solid waste treatment plant yesterday.The plant, in Bau Oc Thuong hamlet in Cam Ha Commune, was built at a cost of VND77 billion (US$3.7 million), most of which coming in the form of ODA credit from the French Government.

New tropical island destination in Vietnam

A new tropical island destination is emerging in Asia, but rather than offering itself as a glittering international playground, the intention is to retain the island’s charm as a rural retreat and natural habitat.

Loss of big predators disrupts Earth ecosystem: study

Large predators like sharks, lions and wolves are on the decline worldwide, a trend that is disrupting the Earth's ecosystem in all kinds of unusual ways, researchers said Thursday.

HCM City prioritises funding to boost sustainable development

HCM City authorities have decided to not give priority to funding projects that do not result in sustainable development, Nguyen Thanh Tai, deputy chairman of the People's Committee of HCM City, said.

Summer Campaign on “adaptation to climate change” launched

Recently, the 2011 Summer Campaign with the theme “adaptation to climate change” was launched in Long Thoi Commune, Nha Be District, Ho Chi Minh City.

Vietnam to host the International Conference of Climate change

Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development has announced to organize the 6th International Conference 2012 to cope with the climate change in mid April, 2012.

Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve recognized by UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) has announced that the Cat Tien Biosphere Reserve was renamed the Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve.

Lang Co, a tourist haven in central region

The recent ‘Lang Co Festival 2011’ from July 9-10 this year, was a great opportunity for the region to promote its “World’s Most Beautiful Bay” to local and foreign investors and tourists.