Hà Nội eyes smart, clean, sustainable future with low-emission zone

Hà Nội is expediting the development of a plan to establish a low-emission zone (LEZ) within Ring Road 1 to align with its environmental protection goals and sustainable urban development agenda. The initiative is seen as a breakthrough not only to curb worsening air pollution in the city's central areas but also to catalyse green transport transition, toward a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable capital.

Former drug users rebuild life with support from society

Lý Ngọc Hà was among the first people in Văn Bàn Commune considered for financial support under local assistance programmes. Access to preferential loans allowed him to expand his poultry farm, increase the size of his flock and invest in better facilities.

New homes bring hope to Đắk Lắk

Beyond protecting people before the rainy season, these Great Unity homes have also restored hope and given struggling families fresh motivation to escape poverty.

Crystal meth cases involving artists renew concern over drug abuse

Recent drug-related arrests involving Vietnamese entertainers have drawn fresh attention to the growing spread of synthetic narcotics, as experts warn that substances including methamphetamine are becoming more sophisticated, more accessible and far harder to detect.

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