Da Nang to build sustainable circular economy for plastic waste

Da Nang and iDE Viet Nam have already inked a cooperation agreement on implementing the DMDP project ‘Creating a Sustainable Circular Economy for Plastic Waste in Viet Nam’ funded by the Danish International Development Agency (DANIDA) at a total budget of VND 34.57 billion.

Better policies needed to develop ocean economy

Appropriate policies and regulations are needed to help fully exploit the untapped potential in developing the maritime economy, which plays an essential role in the socio-economic development of Viet Nam, according to insiders.

Ho Chi Minh City: Effort to encourage use of eco-friendly bags in traditional markets unsuccessful

Statistics show that the rate of using eco-friendly bags in traditional markets is still very low while Ho Chi Minh City sets a target that by the end of 2022, all supermarkets and commercial centers will use environmentally friendly bags. Government's efforts to encourage use of eco-friendly bags in traditional markets have been unsuccessful.

20-year-old fund helps protect environment, reduce pollution

The Vietnam Environment Protection Fund (VEPF) has contributed importantly to protecting the environment and reducing pollution over the past 20 years.

Launching the Vietnam Ocean Cleanup

The program "Ocean Cleanup" has just been officially launched in Vietnam. It is expected that within 5 years, the program will clean the sea in 28 coastal provinces and cities across the country.

World’s first zero-emission boat visits Ho Chi Minh City

Energy Observer – the world’s first hydrogen-powered, zero-emission vessel that is self-sufficient in energy – continues its journey in Southeast Asia, with the 73rd stopover of its round-the-world Odyssey being in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Australia to launch new Plastics Innovation Hub in Vietnam

Australian scientists will deliver new innovations to tackle plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific, with a Plastics Innovation Hub being launched in Viet Nam, according to the Australian Embassy in Vietnam.

Phu Yen: Hon Yen coral reefs badly damaged

As tourists return to Hon Yen national scenic spot, their actions are also damaging the coral reefs.

WWF-Vietnam organises training workshop on Responsible Tourism and Wildlife Conservation

(TITC) - On 22nd June 2022, in Ha Noi, World Wildlife Fund Vietnam (WWF-Vietnam) coordinated with Ha Noi City Department of Tourism, Ha Noi Tourism Association to organise training workshop on Responsible Tourism and Wildlife Conservation for 150 tour guides and travel managers in the capital.

Saving Viet Nam's wild bird population

In an online cooking group where more than 2 million people learn to make better meals for their families, a popular home chef from Hai Phong City, who usually posts celebration meals she cooks for important events, had to remove a recent recipe.