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Stricter emissions rules to reshape Hanoi and HCM City traffic

If proposed stricter emissions standards are implemented in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, will vehicles manufactured before 2017 still be permitted on the roads of Vietnam’s two largest urban centers?

Shocking fish die-off on Nhieu Loc - Thi Nghe Canal after heavy rain

After a major downpour, fish were found dead and gasping for air in Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic canal.

HCM City launches emergency response after oil spill threatens Can Gio forest

Ho Chi Minh City activates disaster response to protect environment and aquaculture in Can Gio.

Endangered sea turtle rescued in Quang Ngai

The animal, weighing approximately 12kg, is currently being cared for before being released back into its natural habitat.

Air pollution chokes Hanoi and HCMC, fueling health crisis

Rising pollution levels in Vietnam’s top cities are triggering more respiratory and heart diseases, experts warn.

Eliminating single-use plastics: starting with youth

In Vietnam, single-use plastic products are commonly used because of their convenience and low cost.

Hanoi man prosecuted for dumping hazardous oil waste

Bui Quoc Giang faces charges after illegally recycling used oil and polluting the environment.

Wild elephant herd startles campers in Dong Nai forest encounter

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.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City struggle with motorbike emissions crisis

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 to study Beijing’s air pollution solutions

Vietnam seeks China’s experience in air quality management amid growing environmental concerns.

Rare Asian open-bill storks spotted in Gia Lai, sparking conservation push

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.

Thai Hoa Palace named Vietnam's first green heritage site

This milestone was celebrated on April 20, marking the first time a UNESCO world heritage site in Vietnam has met Green Building standards.

Smog crisis deepens in Hanoi and HCM City: What’s causing the toxic air?

With alarming AQI levels, Vietnam’s largest cities face mounting pressure to control air pollution.

Mui Ne beach worker fined for burying trash caught on viral tourist video

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.

Hanoi, HCM City ordered to cut air pollution to safe levels within five years

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urges Hanoi and HCMC to act swiftly, aiming for AQI levels safe for human health by 2030.

Vietnam’s waste-to-energy ambitions stalled by red tape and policy gaps

Despite environmental promise, these projects are bogged down by legal complexity and lack of incentives - often taking 5–8 years to complete.

Bac Ninh prosecutes environmental crime at famed bronze casting village

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 rattled by three back-to-back tremors in one morning

Kon Tum Province experienced three consecutive earthquakes early March 31, but authorities confirmed no risk to residents or infrastructure.

Vietnam pushes green vehicles as air pollution ranks among Asia's worst

Facing significant air pollution challenges, Vietnam is implementing green mobility strategies to transition towards sustainable transportation.

Expanding emission control: Hanoi urged to tackle air pollution regionally

Air pollution experts recommend widening pollution control measures beyond Hanoi to the entire metropolitan area to combat persistent air quality issues.