Dive tourism suspension planned to protect coral reefs in Nha Trang Bay
The Khanh Hoa People’s Committee was requested to suspend dive tourism activities in the vulnerable coral reef areas in the Nha Trang Bay, especially the area surrounding Hon…
Nature
King of the jungle
Rainforest ranger Mi Hongxu is said to have extraordinary observation skills as he traverses the Yinggeling rainforest, home to more than 2,000 plant and 500 vertebrate species.
Siem Reap’s $18 million zoo said to educate public, help wildlife
The zoo will not only be open for sightseeing but will also be a conservation site for endangered Cambodian wildlife where children can learn about various rare species.
Hot and bothered: Climate challenges for Asean tourism
While the pandemic is a medium-term challenge, extreme weather events, more frequent and devastating storms, are long-term issues that pose different problems for the industry.
Chinese scientists solve issues in growing seedless lychee
More than 40 percent－and sometimes 90 percent－of the fruit is lost before harvest each year, greatly affecting the economic efficiency of the plantation.
Japan research group develops high-yield, salt-resistant rice strain
The research group is now considering collaborating with overseas researchers to speed adoption of the new salt-resistant gene in local rice strains.
Saving Vietnam’s wild bird population
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has proposed protection regulations on wild and migrating birds, and guidelines to manage and protect living habitats.
Officials debunk rumour Walmart banning Thai coconut
The false reports said Thailand was using monkeys to pick coconuts.
Officials mull measures to save sole tree on islet off Trat from tourists
After a tourist posted on Facebook that the islet resembles a comic book, tourists have flocked to the site.
Indonesia’s green belt – Protecting and restoring the country’s mangroves
Indonesia harbors the largest area and diversity of mangrove ecosystems in the world that stores 3.14 billion tons of CO2, playing a significant role in mitigating global climate…