Medical, plastic wastes skyrocket in HCM City due to pandemic The surge in plastic and coronavirus-related wastes in HCM City is creating huge pressure on its waste treatment system. 

HCM City begins fifth round of vaccinations with 930,000 doses

HCM City on Thursday (July 22) started its fifth round of its COVID-19 vaccination drive with 930,000 doses for priority groups, including people aged 65 and over and those with underlying medical conditions, to be completed within two to three weeks.

Hà Nội strives to improve environment quality

Deputy Director of Hà Nội’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Mai Trọng Thái, talks to Hà Nội Mới (New Hà Nội) newspaper about the capital city’s environmental protection efforts.

Small flats still on the agenda for new builds but concerns remain The Ministry of Construction will continue to limit the floor-area of new apartments to no less than 25sq.m, according to a new circular on technical regulations for apartment buildings.

Lý Sơn Islands look for future ‘green’ growth

Lý Sơn Islands, 30km off the coast of Quảng Ngãi Province, should be transformed into a ‘green’ pearl in the ocean, a low carbon site, an international Geo-Park with vestiges of ancient volcanoes and a rich fishing culture. 

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New policies drafted to encourage investment in agriculture The Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI) is drafting a decree to support the development of enterprises investing in agriculture and rural areas in a bid to draw investment into the sector.

Effective control of COVID-19 vital to ensure industrial production growth

However, the complicated developments of the COVID-19 pandemic from the end of April, which directly affected a number of industrial zones in the two provinces of Bắc Giang and Bắc Ninh still made many enterprises worried.

HCM City handles Covid-19-related waste

Garbage generated by COVID-19 quarantine areas is becoming a great concern as HCM City is near its maximum treatment capacity.

‘Green’ school promotes waste value

Primary school of Trần Đại Nghĩa in Đà Nẵng began a recycling kitchen system to reduce 60 per cent of waste released each month, saving VNĐ1 million ($43) in garbage treatment fees, while producing 100kg of nutritional compost each month.