Genomic data is becoming a strategic resource for many countries. In Viet Nam, the gradual formation of genomic databases of patients and native species has helped enhance research capacity, opening up new prospects for precision medicine and biodiversity conservation.

Authorities in the central province of Quang Ngai have released a rare and endangered pangolin back into its natural habitat after it was voluntarily handed over by local residents, contributing to biodiversity conservation efforts.

Con Dao National Park has officially joined the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Green List, marking an important milestone in biodiversity conservation and sustainable development.

Young director and filmmaker Nguyen Thanh Paven is among a rare group of Vietnamese filmmakers from the 9X generation who work tirelessly, sometimes trekking through mountains and forests for weeks just to capture golden moments of the country’s “green treasure.”