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.

Huế, Hội An boost public bicycle share programme

The first phase of the Public Bike Sharing System – an innovative public bike-sharing scheme by the International Co-operation Agency of Germany (GIZ), tech firm Vietsoftpro and the central provincial people’s committee – has been launched in Huế City with an aim of developing a bicycle transportation plan for 2021-2026.

Ample room for Vietnamese plastic exports to Australia Room for growth is ample for Vietnamese plastic exports, as Australian demand has risen steadily in recent years.

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.

Việt Nam holds leading role in ASEAN for Canadian businesses

Việt Nam will be an important security partner in Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy, director of the Canada-Vietnam Society (CVS) Julie Nguyễn said.

'The old garbage man' cleaning up Hội An

Locals in Hội An City, central Quảng Nam Province, are used to seeing the old man with a trolley walking along the roads and beaches every day to pick up rubbish. He has become something of a local celebrity.

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. 

HCM City to build on environmental breakthroughs, improve life quality

Greater public awareness and action, especially in classifying garbage at source, is a breakthrough that HCM City will build on to environment quality in the coming decade.