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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?
After a major downpour, fish were found dead and gasping for air in Ho Chi Minh City’s most iconic canal.
Ho Chi Minh City activates disaster response to protect environment and aquaculture in Can Gio.
The animal, weighing approximately 12kg, is currently being cared for before being released back into its natural habitat.
Rising pollution levels in Vietnam’s top cities are triggering more respiratory and heart diseases, experts warn.
In Vietnam, single-use plastic products are commonly used because of their convenience and low cost.
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.
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.
Despite environmental promise, these projects are bogged down by legal complexity and lack of incentives - often taking 5–8 years to complete.
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.