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Business community voices suggestions to improve business climate

The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) reported that it had passed 1,152 petitions from the business community to relevant State agencies as of November 2017-end.

Textile firm investigated for pollution1

The Việt Nam Environment Administration (VEA) will collaborate with the Hải Dương Department of Environment to tackle the “environmental incident” recently caused by a Chinese textile company, said Lương Duy Hanh, director of the VEA’s Environment Protection and Control Department on Monday.

Slaughter house fined heavily over pollution1

The central city of Da Nang has fined a slaughter centre owned by the Procimex Joint Stock Company VNĐ154 million (US$6.8 million) for discharging toxic fumes into the environment.

HN halts operations of West Lake floating houses

Hà Nội People’s Committee has banned the business operations of boats and floating houses on the West Lake.

HCM City struggles to find funds to halt canal pollution Canals in HCM City, including those under restoration and dredging, could become polluted again if no drastic measures are taken to cope with the critical issue, heard a conference held last week in HCM City.

Provinces formulate environmental plan Provinces in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta are taking steps to address urgent environmental issues by developing urban zoning plans and improving human resource training.

Wastewater treatment still fails to meet green standard Funding needed for environmental protection for all sectors and industries in Viet Nam is estimated at about US$7.6 billion.

Ha Noi officials determined to fight environmental pollution Ha Noi City People's Committee Deputy Chairman Vu Hong Khanh spoke with Ha Noi Moi (New Ha Noi) newspaper about measures to improve environmental quality.

Inspectors to check on city pollution Special attention will be paid to the inspection of companies' adherence to environmental protection and socio-economic laws, said the HCM City Inspectorate.