1,300 Pine Trees in National Park Damaged in Illegal Resin Theft
Resin rapscallions pilfered from hundreds of pine trees in Tam Dao National Park.
An Ode to Water Hyacinth, Vietnam's Invasive, Beautiful Aquatic Plant
Knotted gnarls of lush stems, leaves, vines; a verdant scrimmage of tangled plant matter kept afloat by buoyant bladders accented by pleats of pink petals that resemble the skirts of ballerinas trappe...
PM Releases Highly Ambitious Plan to Reduce Coastal Plastic Waste
A highly ambitious new plan aims to dramatically cut down on plastic waste in tourist areas and coastal environments.
Saigon to Build Broad Environment Survey System Measuring Air, Water, Land Data
The project costs VND495 billion (US$21.3 million).
Malaysia's Last Remaining Sumatran Rhino Dies
Roughly 80 members of the species remain in the wild, all in Indonesia.
Environment Ministry Officials Propose Plastic Bag Tax
Would it help break Vietnam's plastic addiction?
Huge Flock of Endangered Bird Species Appears in Dong Nai
To quote Dr. Ian Malcolm in Jurassic Park, "Life, uh, finds a way."
Hanoi Should Clamp Down on Single-Use Plastic, Experts Say
In a meeting last Friday, experts warned Hanoi authorities about the city’s growing plastic waste problem.
E-Waste: How the Ghosts of iPhones Past Haunt Vietnam's Low-Income Communities
The current e-waste crisis in Vietnam is one example of global environmental apartheid.
The Campaign Aiming to End Vietnam's Gruesome Buffalo Fights
Sharpened horns, gashed eyes and slashed skin are hallmarks of buffalo fighting festivals that animal rights organizations are trying to close down.
Being Human: How Can We Cope With Climate Change Grief?
Saigoneer is proud to announce ‘Being Human,’ our new series dedicated to mental health.
Ocean Cleanup to Pilot Trash-Collecting Boat in Can Tho
Ocean Cleanup is a non-governmental organization found by Dutch engineer Boyan Slat, who aims to remove plastic from the ocean using technology.
Both Hanoi and Saigon Will Face Extensive Flooding by 2050, New Data Shows
A new research paper from Climate Central reveals an even more harrowing future for coastal cities around the world, including in Vietnam, compared to previous predictions.
Southern Vietnam, Including Saigon, Will Be Submerged by 2050, New Data Shows
A new research paper from Climate Central reveals an even more harrowing future for coastal cities around the world, including in Vietnam, compared to previous predictions.
Binh Dinh Suspends Wind Energy Project Over Destruction of 140 Hectares of Forest
Despite years of construction, the wind farm project is nowhere to be seen, while the nearby protection forest has been severely damaged.
Survey Fails to Find Two Sea Turtle Species Off Northern, Central Coasts
Bad news for Vietnam's sea turtle population.
Dong Thap's Number of Sarus Cranes Has Shrunk by 100 Times Since 1998
Tram Chim National Park in Dong Thap Province is a wetland area reserved for a waterfowl habitat under the Ramsar Convention.
Cat Lai Area in District 2 Has Saigon's Worst Levels of Air, Noise Pollution, Study Shows
On October 9, the Center of Natural Resources and Environment Monitoring held a press conference reporting its findings on Saigon’s environmental quality.
Vietnam to Launch Its Own Air Pollution App After Netizens' Attack on AirVisual
Following what was described as a 'coordinated attack' by netizens on independent online air quality index monitor AirVisual, the Vietnamese government has announced plans to create its own air p...
Only 13% of Vietnam's Urban Sewage Is Treated Before Discharge
With a long coastline and elaborate river systems, Vietnam’s water environment is extremely susceptible to pollution, which is caused by untreated waste that’s discarded straight into the water.