Microplastic pollution found in Đà Nẵng air

Microplastic pollution in the air in both inner and suburban areas of the central city of Đà Nẵng has become serious. Microplastics can go directly into the lungs during daily activities.

Campaign launched for plastic-free SEA Games

The hashtags #Seagamesnoplastic and #Greensport are part of a campaign launched during the 31st Southeast Asian Games to raise public awareness of environmental protection, according to Games organisers.

The global treaty on plastics and how Việt Nam can lead from the front

As global momentum builds on ending plastic pollution and marine debris, Việt Nam is strengthening its ability to build forward better from COVID-19 and transition to a circular economy.

SEA Games 31 to go green The SEA Games 31 will be a green sports meet where people are encouraged to use eco-friendly and reusable products during their time in Việt Nam.

78-year-old man makes products from plastic waste in Quảng Bình

Nguyễn Bá Tụng, 78, spends his time turning plastic waste into useful household items. 

Measures needed to solve plastic pollution at waste recycling village Plastic waste recycling has brought a better life to thousands of people in the suburban area of Ứng Hòa District in Hà Nội, but has caused serious plastic pollution to the environment and affected people’s health.

US, Europe investors seek investment opportunities in Huế, Đà Nẵng

Businesses from the US and Europe have been seeking investment opportunities and cooperation in tourism, agriculture, energy, environment for green growth in Thừa Thiên Huế province and Đà Nẵng City, two key economic destinations and tourism hubs in central Việt Nam.

EU’s experience in transition to green economy shared with Việt Nam A webinar to share experience and ideas of transition to a green economy of Europe countries through the European Green Agreement (EGA) gathered participants from Hà Nội, central Đà Nẵng City and central Thừa Thiên – Huế Province.

Retailers team up to reduce consumption of single-use plastic bags Supermarkets and shopping centres providing single-use plastic bags to customers will be fined from 2026. 

Vegetable straws proving a hit around the world

With knowledge and experience gained from a decade working in Korea, a Hanoian man started a business producing straws made from vegetables and fruits.