Pomina fined VNĐ4.8 billion for importing substandard scrap

<p> <span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">The southern province of Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu's People’s Committee has fined Pomina Steel VNĐ4.8 billion (US$210,500) over 17 environmental violations committed by two subsidiaries over the last two years.</span></p>

VN must up the pace on waste sorting

Everyone has their own set of qualities to look for in an ideal partner, but what if the ability to classify garbage is the only trait one is seeking?

Localities prepare for possible storm

As a tropical low-pressure system is continuing to develop, agencies must closely monitor the situation so that captains and owners of vessels receive timely notification of its progress in order to avoid dangerous areas.

Solar power model up for int’l award

The Solar Experience Space (SES) model, a collaboration of Bách Khoa Energy Corporate (SolarBK) and HCM City Science Technology University, will compete in the final of the Smarter Energy Award 2018 – an annual event held in Munich, Germany on June 20-22.

 

Mekong Delta erosion incidents increase

The number of landslides along riverbanks and the coast in the Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta has been increasing as local authorities continue to struggle to find solutions amid a budget shortage.

VN commits to fighting illegal wildlife trade

Many countries and organisations, including Việt Nam, have had strong actions and measures to realise their commitments in the fight against illegal wildlife trade, heard a meeting held in Hà Nội on May 31.

Central city calls for PPP waste treatment project

Waste incineration, gasification, and refuse-derived fuel technologies are sustainable solutions in dealing with Đà Nẵng’s future waste treatment, as it looks to become a ‘green’ city by 2025.

Waste treatment delayed in Việt Nam

Poor infrastructure investment in waste treatment and financial and technical assistance has prevented Việt Nam escape from world top five-country with mass solid waste releasing to the ocean.

Largest stork garden of Bắc Giang Province in danger of elimination

The population of storks as well as many other kinds of birds in a special park in the northern province of Bắc Giang has now declined by more than two thirds due to illegal firecracker explosions, says Đặng Đình Quyền, a garden keeper in Đào Mỹ Commune in the province.

Illegal dumping plagues Hà Nội

Illegal dumping of waste and building materials has become an urgent issue in the capital city of Hà Nội, concerning local residents and officials

 

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