Vegetable straws proving a hit around the world

With knowledge and experience gained from a decade working in Korea, a Hanoian man started a business producing straws made from vegetables and fruits.

World biospheres in Viet Nam

Viet Nam has been the country with second most world biospheres in Southeast Asia (11), surpassed only by Indonesia (19). Let’s brush through all the 11 world biospheres bestowed upon our country, and pack up for a journey closer to authentic nature.

Primate conservation boosts biodiversity in central Viet Nam

Beginning his primate conservation research in 1999, Dr Ha Thang Long, a nature conservationist, helped build a network of biodiversity researchers and expanded conservation projects in central Viet Nam.

Ninh Thuan: Endangered sea turtle trapped by fishing net set free

An endangered green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) that became trapped in fishing nets has been released back into the wild, according to the authority of the Nui Chua National Park in the south-central coast province of Ninh Thuan.

Water resources protection programme for schools launched in Hai Phong

A water resources protection programme named “Mizuiku – I love clean water” was launched at a ceremony held in the northern port city of Hai Phong on March 30.

Vietnam raising efficiency in handling wildlife violations

Vietnamese law enforcement agencies have rolled out stringent measures to fight wildlife trafficking, according to insiders.

Leadership board of Vietnam National Plastic Action Partnership makes debut

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE), the World Economic Forum (WEF) and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) organised a ceremony on March 28 to introduce the working group of the Leadership board of Vietnam National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP).

Thousands run in HCM City in response to Earth Hour

The Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Union (HCYU) of Ho Chi Minh City and the HCM City Power Cooperation (EVNHCMC) on March 26 hosted a run to mark the 91st anniversary of the HCYU and respond to Earth Hour and Olympic Day Run 2022.

Tourist sites response to Earth Hour 2022

Champa Island Nha Trang responded to the Earth Hour 2022 by turning off lights and electrical appliances at Uma and Kubera apartments during one hour from 20:30 to 21:30 on March 26.

Thua Thien Hue: Cycling for tourism and the environment

On the morning of March 26, the Provincial Department of Tourism and related units coordinated the "Cycling festival for tourism and the environment" at Nghinh Luong Dinh.