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In Vietnam, single-use plastic products are commonly used because of their convenience and low cost.
Rising pollution levels in Vietnam’s top cities are triggering more respiratory and heart diseases, experts warn.
Bui Quoc Giang faces charges after illegally recycling used oil and polluting the environment.
A herd of seven wild elephants unexpectedly appeared on a dirt road leading to a residential area in Ma Da commune, Vinh Cuu district, startling a group of campers near Tri An Lake, who managed to capture the moment on video.
Controlling vehicle emissions in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is an urgent task to protect public health. However, current regulations on vehicle emission control have yet to be effectively implemented.
Vietnam seeks China’s experience in air quality management amid growing environmental concerns.
Residents of Ia Mron commune, Ia Pa district, the Central Highlands province of Gia Lai have reported the presence of a flock of Asian open-bill storks (Anastomus oscitans), a rare and endangered species listed in Vietnam’s Red Data Book.
This milestone was celebrated on April 20, marking the first time a UNESCO world heritage site in Vietnam has met Green Building standards.
With alarming AQI levels, Vietnam’s largest cities face mounting pressure to control air pollution.
Despite environmental promise, these projects are bogged down by legal complexity and lack of incentives - often taking 5–8 years to complete.
Authorities in Mui Ne Ward, Phan Thiet City (Binh Thuan Province), have fined a local tourism worker for illegally burying household waste along the beachfront - a violation that sparked widespread public outrage after being caught on video.
Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urges Hanoi and HCMC to act swiftly, aiming for AQI levels safe for human health by 2030.
Authorities in Bac Ninh Province have launched a criminal case over illegal aluminum waste dumping in Dai Bai Village, a centuries-old craft hub.
Kon Tum Province experienced three consecutive earthquakes early March 31, but authorities confirmed no risk to residents or infrastructure.
Facing significant air pollution challenges, Vietnam is implementing green mobility strategies to transition towards sustainable transportation.
Air pollution experts recommend widening pollution control measures beyond Hanoi to the entire metropolitan area to combat persistent air quality issues.
The $8.6 million project to cover Ke Khe canal has stalled for 17 years, leaving behind open sewage and widespread pollution.
Despite the legal framework mandating extended producer responsibility (EPR) for waste recycling, many businesses in Vietnam remain unaware or fail to fully comply, prompting the government to promise strict penalties for violations.
Elephant-friendly tourism is a responsible form that helps minimise the impact of tourism activities on elephant health, contributing to conservation efforts and sustainable elephant tourism.
Belgium’s Antwerp Zoo will contribute two young birds and conduct genetic research to ensure the released population maintains healthy diversity.