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.

Capital city plans to build more public and green spaces

Public green spaces have never been more important in Hà Nội, a densely populated city facing challenges from rapid urbanisation, climate change and air pollution.

Anti-virus face mask makes wearers no longer feel stuffy

A Vietnamese scientist living in Japan has invented an air purifier face mask that kills bacteria, viruses and creates a flow of cool fresh air for the wearers.

USAID partners with Đà Nẵng to accelerate renewable energy

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and central Đà Nẵng City People’s Committee have launched a project promoting urban energy security during an online event held on Wednesday.

Hà Nội authorities advised to work with nearby provinces to control air quality

Hà Nội needs to issue more policies and work with nearby provinces to improve its air quality, according to a World Bank official.

People’s Council approves public investment plan, delays seaport infrastructure fee HCM City should focus investment on flood-prevention, environmental protection, public transport and traffic-congestion projects to improve both quality of life and economic growth, the city People’s Council has said.

Securing humanity's future, one tree at a time

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the world, mostly for the worse, but it could spur humanity into finally reversing the damage we have caused to the environment. Reducing CO2 emissions and planting new trees while protecting old ones are key to laying the foundations for nature to recover in the coming decade, a goal set by the United Nations.

Businesses want HCM City to delay collection of port infrastructure fees BUSINESS BEAT

Agencies urged to complete report on vehicle emission control

Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) has urged relevant agencies to quickly complete the report on the implementation of the roadmap to apply the emission standards to motor vehicles.

The PAN Group - From circular economy to sustainable development

The amount of resources currently exploited is four times more than it was half a century ago, according to the 2019 report of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).