24/02/2011|10:41:00

Vietnam should quickly prepare a strategy for moving toward a “low carbon” economy to cushion the negative impacts of climate change, said a Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment leader.

24/02/2011|10:35:00

The condition of the rare soft shell turtle of Hoan Kiem Lake is getting worse as he awaits treatment. Ha Hong, from Nhan Dan newspaper, a longtime observer of the lake, said the injuries have got more severe in the last several days. He formed this opinion after observing the turtle, or Cụ Rùa, on the surface for about one hour on the morning of February 22.

24/02/2011|10:28:00

In the past few days, the Red River’s water has turned into dark blue from its traditional redness and the river stinks badly as water level is dropping sharply.

24/02/2011|10:14:00

The government will have specific strategies in place by the second quarter of this year to combat climate change, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment said.

24/02/2011|10:11:00

The proposed Xayabury dam will reduce fresh water and silt downstream in Vietnam and devastate fishing among others.