Rubbish collection protects waterways in Hậu Giang, enhances public awareness about environmental protection Collection of rubbish on rivers and canals in Ngã Bảy City in Hậu Giang Province has raised public awareness about the importance of environmental protection.

Cần Giờ Biosphere: the 'green lung' that protects HCM City

After nearly 20 years of restoration, Cần Giờ Mangrove Biosphere Reserve has become the "green lung" of HCM City, contributing to improved air quality and reduced environmental pollution in the city.

HCM City tightens control of rental accommodations to prevent spread of disease

HCM City’s Department of Tourism has asked authorities in all districts to take measures to control the spread of disease in rental apartments and lodging facilities.

Flights to and from Đà Nẵng suspended following recent COVID-19 cases

HCM City to spend $41 billion for transport infrastructure

HCM City needs more than VNĐ950 trillion (US$41 billion) to invest in transport infrastructure from 2020 to 2030.

Local budget and production lose out due to tobacco smuggling

Việt Nam’s State budget has lost VNĐ8.5 trillion each year due to tobacco smuggling, experts revealed at a seminar in Hà Nội.

State needs solutions to reduce logistics cost for farm produce The State should develop solutions to reduce high logistics costs in trading agricultural products to improve the competitiveness of Vietnamese farm produce on the market, according to experts.

HCM City aims to reduce water pollution by 90 per cent

HCM City authorities have ordered the city Department of Natural Resources and Environment to work with agencies and district authorities to strictly monitor the discarding of litter and untreated sewage in canals in the city.

Traffic safety improves in first half of the year due to pandemic, laws

According to the National Committee for Traffic Safety, between December 15, 2019, and June 14, 2020, 6,790 traffic accidents were reported nationwide, killing 3,242 people and injuring 4,939 people.

Inland waterway accidents at alarming level: Traffic Safety Committee

Compared with the same period last year, the number of accidents, fatalities and injuries increased by 13 cases, 17 deaths and one injured victim, respectively.