Environment

China Everbright International involves in facilitating first municipal clean waste-to-energy PPP project in Vietnam

China Everbright International involves in facilitating first municipal clean waste-to-energy PPP project in Vietnam

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a US$100-million loan facility agreement with China Everbright International Limited (CEIL) to help a series of municipal waste-to-energy (WTE) plants in primary and secondary cities in the Mekong Delta.

Four reasons to stop 'reviving' Thach Khe iron mine

Four reasons to stop 'reviving' Thach Khe iron mine

The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) has proposed stopping Thach Khe iron mine project due to four concerns including investor capacity, environmental impact, a market for iron ore and transportation.

Japan offers Vietnam a non-refundable ODA of US$16.6 million

Japan offers Vietnam a non-refundable ODA of US$16.6 million

On August 10, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) entered an agreement on the Project for Emergency reservoir operation and effective flood management using water related disaster management information system.

Hanoians lost thousands of billions of VND incurred by air pollution

Hanoians lost thousands of billions of VND incurred by air pollution

Ha Noi was becoming one of the top cities with air pollution in the country as the concentration of dust reached two - three times higher than the allowable limit on many roads.

PM: Formosa's wastewater meets environmental standards

PM: Formosa's wastewater meets environmental standards

The Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc responds about the compensation and stability of life, production, business of people in four central provinces: Ha Tinh, Quang Binh, Quang Tri and Thua Thien Hue.

It’s time for biodegradable plastic bags in Vietnam

It’s time for biodegradable plastic bags in Vietnam

Environment  -  26/06/2017

The environmental protection tax on plastic bags are expected to increase from VND30,000-50,000 to VND40,000-200,000 per kilo. The new tax rates would help change consumption habits and offer opportunities to biodegradable bag manufacturers.

Tightened environmental protection at thermal power plants

Tightened environmental protection at thermal power plants

Environment  -  22/06/2017

Vietnam will face grave consequences if it does not take strict action against pollution while striving to achieve the goal of 7% annual economic growth and power sector's 11% annual growth.

Climate change forecast to shrink rice yield

Climate change forecast to shrink rice yield

Environment  -  16/06/2017

Vietnam risks a loss of 7.2 million tonnes of rice yield and 3.2 per cent of its agricultural land by the late 21st century as a result of climate change, according to a Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development forecast.

Nha Trang nature reserve may be operated by private firm

Nha Trang nature reserve may be operated by private firm

Environment  -  13/06/2017

The central province of Khanh Hoa is considering allowing a local private firm to preserve and operate its Hon Mun Nature Reserve, one of the most famous tourist destinations in the province.

Threats against forests: illegal logging, tourism development

Threats against forests: illegal logging, tourism development

Environment  -  12/06/2017

Illegal loggers continue to cut down trees, while more forest land is being cleared for tourism development or hydropower plants.

Vietnam’s TTC Group plans to spend big on solar projects

Vietnam’s TTC Group plans to spend big on solar projects

Environment  -  09/06/2017

TTC is the latest group to see the light with plans to tap into the country's green energy industry.

Panel discussion at US Embassy marks World Oceans Day

Panel discussion at US Embassy marks World Oceans Day

Environment  -  08/06/2017

Vietnamese and international experts meet on June 7 to discuss health of world's oceans in recognition of World Oceans Day on June 8.

Deadline set for environmental incident compensation

Deadline set for environmental incident compensation

Environment  -  08/06/2017

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh has urged four localities affected by last year’s environmental incident to accelerate the disbursement of compensation and complete the process by June 30.

Going green: Clean energy generates giant investments across Vietnam

Going green: Clean energy generates giant investments across Vietnam

Environment  -  07/06/2017

It looks like investors are trying to cash in on incentives for green power projects.

Organic product demands keep rising

Organic product demands keep rising

Environment  -  06/06/2017

Demand for organic farm and other products has increased significantly both in Việt Nam and globally, and this is good news for businesses investing in the field, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development.

Hanoi mulls replacing decades-old iconic trees

Hanoi mulls replacing decades-old iconic trees

Environment  -  06/06/2017

More than 4,000 African mahogany trees will be gradually cut down to prevent accidents during rainstorms.

Trump to announce Paris climate deal decision Thursday

Trump to announce Paris climate deal decision Thursday

Environment  -  01/06/2017

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump will announce on Thursday whether the United States will withdraw from the Paris climate accord, as aides reportedly said a pullout is likely.

Authorities investigate explosion in Ha Tinh

Authorities investigate explosion in Ha Tinh

Environment  -  01/06/2017

Explosion rocks Formosa steel plant in north-central province on evening of May 30.

EU supports fight against coastal erosion

EU supports fight against coastal erosion

Environment  -  31/05/2017

EU and France facilitate research and discussions on causes and protection measures in context of climate change, Hoi An workshop hears.

Illegal resorts invade Vietnam's protected bay

Illegal resorts invade Vietnam's protected bay

Environment  -  31/05/2017

Local media spotted several resorts on at least five islands in Bai Tu Long Bay despite construction restrictions.

Where there’s no monkey business with primates

Where there’s no monkey business with primates

Environment  -  29/05/2017

Chư Mom Ray National Park, Kon Tum Province in the Central Highlands of Việt Nam is home to a rehabilitation centre for many endangered species of monkeys and gibbons. The forest boasts many mysteries, waiting to be uncovered by scientists.

Thermal power plants next to HCM City raise concerns about pollution

Thermal power plants next to HCM City raise concerns about pollution

Environment  -  25/05/2017

The Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT) is consulting with Long An and HCMC local authorities about the location for the Long An Power Center, which HCM City opposes.

Son Tra langurs threatened by resort plan

Son Tra langurs threatened by resort plan

Environment  -  24/05/2017

More than 237 herds of red-shanked douc langurs (Pygathrix nemaeus), comprising over 1,300 individuals, were reported living in the Sơn Trà Nature Reserve in Đà Nẵng.

Hà Nội-based UN office gets top green buildings award

Hà Nội-based UN office gets top green buildings award

Environment  -  23/05/2017

The Việt Nam Green Building Council (VGBC) on Monday awarded the Green One United Nations House (GOUNH) a Platinum Lotus Certification, the highest level in the market-based green building rating system.

Accelerate the completion of compensation for damages caused by the Formosa incident

Accelerate the completion of compensation for damages caused by the Formosa incident

Environment  -  22/05/2017

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh urges completing compensation for fishermen in four central provinces due to a marine environmental incident caused by Formosa.

International legislators pledge action on climate change

International legislators pledge action on climate change

Environment  -  16/05/2017

Parliaments should take stronger action to respond to climate change by maximising their roles as legislators and supervisors as well as enhancing international co-operation to ensure “no one is left behind”, said a Vietnamese National Assembly (NA) official.