A rare parasitic plant species, the Himalayan sapria (Sapria himalayana), has been recorded in the Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, according to the park’s management board.

 Con Dao National Park in Ho Chi Minh City has officially been awarded the prestigious IUCN Green List certification, becoming Viet Nam’s third and the world’s 101st protected area to receive the global recognition for effective and equitable conservation management.