As many as 100 volunteers took part in a clean-up campaign themed “Alliance action for a Green Ha Long” launched in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January 10.
Volunteers collect garbage in Ha Long Bay (Source: VNA)
Quang Ninh (VNA) – As many as 100 volunteers took part in a clean-up campaign themed “Allianceaction for a Green Ha Long” launched in the northern province of Quang Ninh on January10.
They came fromdifferent backgrounds, including students, businesses, and officials workingfor non-governmental organisations and State agencies.
US Ambassador to Vietnam Ted Osius also joined in the activity, the secondversion of its kind, which forms part of the activities of the Ha Long-Cat BaAlliance funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID).
It aims to raise thepublic awareness on the need to improve the protection of the sea environment inVietnam in general and in the Ha Long Bay World Heritage Site in particular.Its first version was held in June 2016.
US Ambassador toVietnam Ted Osius said one of the alliance’s efforts is to develop a managementplan, with the involvement of individuals, units, enterprises and localauthorities, non-governmental organisations in protecting the sea environmentto avoid negative impacts on the world heritage sites.
The programme alsotargets to maintain the quality of tourist destinations, thus creating jobs,generating State revenue and promoting green practices among businesses. Theresults from the campaign will be posted on the International Coastal Cleanup(ICC) website.
With USAID support,the Ha Long - Cat Ba Alliance, initiated in 2014, aims to build a partnershipbetween government, business, and community leaders in jointly preserving andprotecting Ha Long Bay and the Cat Ba Archipelago.
In 2015, theAlliance formed a Leadership Committee with participation of businesses andprovided technical advice to UNESCO on the management of Ha Long Bay, and madeproposal to include the Cat Ba Archipelago in the Ha Long Bay World HeritageSite.-VNA
The northern province of Quang Ninh has long been known as one of the top tourism centres in Vietnam with numerous attractive destinations and diverse tourism products thanks to the province’s effort.
According to Dr. Vu Anh Tuan, Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Space Centre and head of the project, this is the first study in Vietnam to simultaneously employ Sentinel-2 satellite data, advanced machine learning algorithms, and the Google Earth Engine (GEE) cloud computing platform to model and monitor key seawater quality parameters.
The Deposit Return System is seen as a potential instrument for effectively advancing Vietnam’s vision of a circular economy, as outlined in Article 142 of the 2020 Law on Environmental Protection.
The figures were highlighted in a Pre-Feasibility Study on a DRS tailored for single-use beverage packaging in Vietnam, conducted by Eunomia Research & Consulting.
Young people should not view AI as salvation but rather as a tool under human control. Young creators should focus on learning and accumulating practical knowledge, using AI as a tool to carry out artistic projects in the most effective and cost-efficient manner.
Saigon Hi-Tech Park’s ambitious 50% renewable energy goal far exceeds the city’s 15% target, positioning the park as a trailblazing “living lab” for sustainable energy solutions.
Vietnam's economic losses from natural disasters are estimated to account for 1 to 1.5% of GDP annually - a steep price that will continue to rise unless the country takes strong action.
Wutip, the first storm in the East Sea so far this year, has wreaked havoc across central Vietnam, claiming lives, displacing residents, and causing widespread damage to houses, crops, and infrastructure, the Department of Dyke Management and Disaster Prevention and Control reported as of 6:30 pm on June 13.
The tremor occurred at 7:39:46 am (Hanoi time), with the epicentre located at latitude 14.924°N and longitude 108.236°E, at a depth of approximately 8.1 kilometres. The natural disaster risk level was classified as 0 – the lowest on the scale.
Addressing a session on “Accelerating Financing for Resilience: Tailored Solutions for Disaster Risk Reduction,” Deputy Minister Hiep emphasised Vietnam's proposal in building sustainable financing in response to natural disasters, which aligns with the Sendai Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction's goals.
Vietnam has demonstrated its strong commitments by participating in global sustainable development forums, signing multiple free trade agreements, and attracting support from international partners for the implementation of the SDGs.
The fight against plastic pollution could not succeed through isolated efforts, but it must be a collective endeavour involving the entire political system, businesses, citizens, and the international community, said Minister of Agriculture and Environment Do Duc Duy.
Lang Son Global Geopark, with its outstanding geological values, cultural heritage, and unique natural landscapes, represents a valuable addition to UNESCO’s global geoparks system.
In 2019, Quang Ninh became one of the first localities in Vietnam to launch a province-wide campaign against plastic waste, mobilising the participation of the political system, the business sector, and the general public. Other localities—such as Hai Phong, Da Nang, Binh Duong, and Ho Chi Minh City—have also effectively implemented waste-sorting initiatives at source, along with models for plastic-free markets and urban areas.
This year’s World Oceans Day on June 8 is themed 'Wonderful Oceans: Sustaining What Sustains Us', while World Environment Day is on June 5 with the theme: 'Beat Plastic Pollution'.
According to Director of the provincial Department of Agriculture and Environment Le Huu Toan, a fire prevention and control plan has been in place since the dry season began, including round-the-clock patrols and rapid-response teams to snuff out fires before they could spread.
Renowned artists including Ha Anh Tuan, Den Vau, and Phan Manh Quynh, along with many directors and attendees, took part in planting hundreds of rare tree species such as mun (Diospyros mun) and cho chi (Parashorea chinensis) in the Thung Bong area of the Cuc Phuong National Park, contributing to forest ecosystem restoration.
The dispatch noted that since the beginning of 2025, natural disasters have claimed 29 lives and left several others missing. A total of 67 houses have collapsed, and 2,342 homes have been unroofed or damaged.
Its Forest Protection Sub-department has applied various specialised software and information technologies in forest management and protection and fire prevention.
Volunteers collect garbage in Ha Long Bay (Source: VNA) 
