Mekong Delta: Protecting where birds return

24/05/2026
03:16

In Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta, thousands of wild birds return annually to a small garden sanctuary, a peaceful image maintained by ongoing efforts to protect a disappearing ecosystem. As biodiversity loss grows critical, nature conservation extends beyond laws and protected areas. Today, local communities are becoming the essential frontline defense, standing directly between nature and its total disappearance.

Ancient tea forest rediscovered in Đắk Lắk

Ancient tea forest rediscovered in Đắk Lắk

Society 01:46

A century-old tea forest has been rediscovered in Đắk Lắk province. The forest has more than 8,000 ancient tea trees, some believed to be over 100 years old. Local authorities are now surveying the area for conservation, with the potential for the forest to become a rare genetic resource and new nature-based tourist attraction.

Rescuers save trapped baby elephant

Rescuers save trapped baby elephant

Society 00:51

Authorities in Đồng Nai province have successfully rescued a three-year-old elephant calf that became trapped in a deep pit. Shortly after being freed, the calf ran back into the forest in stable condition.

Kites bring hope to flood-hit area

Kites bring hope to flood-hit area

Society 01:57

The once flood-hit Diên Điền Commune (Khánh Hoà province) is now a location for a kite festival, which is turning the open rice fields here into a space of connection, carrying messages of peace, hope, and resilience for local residents.

Hà Nội heatwave disrupts city life

Hà Nội heatwave disrupts city life

Society 02:51

Temperatures in the capital city of Việt Nam have risen sharply from early morning, causing discomfort, and impacting people's ability to work, study and move around the city. With hotter months ahead, residents are adjusting their daily routines to cope with the early summer heat.

Mekong Delta: Protecting where birds return

Mekong Delta: Protecting where birds return

Society 03:16

In Việt Nam’s Mekong Delta, thousands of wild birds return annually to a small garden sanctuary, a peaceful image maintained by ongoing efforts to protect a disappearing ecosystem. As biodiversity loss grows critical, nature conservation extends beyond laws and protected areas. Today, local communities are becoming the essential frontline defense, standing directly between nature and its total disappearance.

China coal mine explosion kills at least 90

China coal mine explosion kills at least 90

Society 01:52

A gas explosion deep inside a coal mine in China's Shanxi Province has left at least 90 workers dead, with more than 12 injured and others still missing, making it one of the country's deadliest industrial disasters in recent years.