Australia to launch new Plastics Innovation Hub in Việt Nam Australian scientists will deliver new innovations to tackle plastic waste in the Indo-Pacific, with a Plastics Innovation Hub being launched in Việt Nam, according to the Australian Embassy in Việt Nam.

Sanofi Vietnam, FPT Long Chau sign MOU on plastic waste reduction France-based Sanofi-Aventis Vietnam and local pharmacy chain FPT Long Chau last Friday (June 17) signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation to implement their “Insulin Pen Sustainability Pilot Project” on plastic waste reduction.

Vietnamese throw away 54 kilograms of plastic waste yearly

As the amount of plastic waste from Vietnamese is rising quickly, many projects are being tested here in collaboration with international organisations on reducing plastic waste.

HCM City strives to end production, import of single-use plastics HCM City is striving to stop the production and import of single-use plastic products, non-biodegradable plastic bags and microplastic items to lower plastic waste pollution and treatment costs.

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More effort needed on plastic ocean waste: experts A conference was held in Hà Nội on Wednesday to discuss efforts and measures to reduce ocean plastic waste, marking World Oceans Day (June 8).

Việt Nam needs to do more to sustainably develop sea and island tourism1

Việt Nam has succeeded in developing its sea and island tourism with attractive tourism products, leading to a rise in both domestic and international visitors. However, the rapid growth of the industry requires planning to ensure sustainable development in the future. 

Thousands of volunteers join hands to clean up Việt Nam1

At 7am on Sunday morning, Bùi Thị Thúy’s family are already up and preparing to leave the house. The couple and their children were excited to get ready and join more than 6000 volunteers to clean up trash across the country.

Activities calling for environmental protection efforts launched Activities calling for environmental protection efforts were rolled out during an event held in Tiên Yên District of the north-eastern province of Quảng Ninh on Saturday.

Bilingual book nomiated for Dế Mèn Award

A bilingual book by foreign authors is among the official nominees for the Dế Mèn Awards, honouring works by or for children.