The exponential growth of the information technology industry in recent years is posing a significant risk to the environment, as the disposal of electrical and electronic equipment waste rapidly expands. 

A workshop was held in the central city of Danang on January 6 to develop a detailed plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the Danang Seafood Service Zone, and to create solutions to business development.

(VOV) - The World Bank (WB)’s Board of Executive Directors on December 24 approved US$450 million in loans and credits to Second Ho Chi Minh City Environmental Sanitation Project. 

(VOV) - The Deputy General Director of the Department of Meteorology, Hydrology and Climate Change (DMHCC) summed up the outcome of the 20th Conference of the Parties (COP 20) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) as well as anyone.

An International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) funded project has not only helped protect Can Gio mangrove forest in Ho Chi Minh City’s Can Gio district, but also increased income for locals, heard a conference in the city on December 15.

(VOV) - On December 13, the Supreme People's Court of Vietnam and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) co-organized the 4th ASEAN Chief Justices’ Roundtable on the role of the judiciary in environment protection.

(VOV) - Vietnam is one of countries most negatively affected by climate change, especially in the Mekong Delta region, was the message of speakers at a seminar on December 4 held in Danang.

The World Bank is funding a rural development project to help the Mekong Delta of Vietnam improve its climate change resilience. 

Environmental Police from the Ministry of Public Security have fined Miwon Vietnam VND515 million (US$24,000) for discharging wastewater into the environment.

A workshop was held in Hanoi on November 27 to seek to perfect a legal system to protect the environment as well as legitimate rights and interests of the community.