‘Trash for gifts’ encourages Hanoians to sort their garbage Since mid-August, Hanoians can exchange recycled trash for gifts every Saturday morning at garbage collection points in four inner districts.

Hà Nội struggles to deal with plastic waste

Plastic waste can take up to hundreds of years to decompose, creating an increasing burden on landfills, particularly when the sites run out of space to bury garbage.

HCM City aims to sort out waste woes Rapid urbanisation and high population density are putting pressure on HCM City in the management and treatment of waste.

Hot weather to continue scorching northern and central Việt Nam

The extreme heat is predicted to last for the next 10 days.

Hà Nội ensures enough clean water on summer days Hà Nội has met residents’ demand for clean water during hot summer days.

Garbage piles up, poses threat in Đắk Lắk

Various locations in Krông Ana District in the Central Highlands province of Đắk Lắk have become overloaded with trash, upsetting local residents while posing a serious environmental threat, reported online Dân Trí newspaper.

Hà Nội schools to shut on bad air days The AQI level for shutting schools will be determined based on data collected by the Hà Nội Department of Environment and Natural Resources.

Residents block lorries transporting rubbish to Nam Sơn rubbish dump Dozens of residents living in Nam Sơn Commune, Sóc Sơn District in Hà Nội, blocked lorries transporting rubbish into the Nam Sơn rubbish dump on Monday.

HCM City delays plan on private garbage collectors

A plan that called for private garbage collectors to modernise their vehicles has been delayed by HCM City authorities.

Lanterns light up dreams in Seoul

Hundreds of lanterns in the forms of various cartoon and legendary figures are on display along Cheonggye Stream in downtown Seoul.