The story of plastic: Solutions and efforts of Unilever Vietnam towards sustainable development

Việt Nam races to curb plastic waste Nearly two years after the launch of anti-plastic waste movement, many supermarkets have committed to banning single-use plastic bags and many organisations have also had initiatives to encourage people to reduce the use of plastic.

Việt Nam aims to shift to circular economy: minister Việt Nam is working to shift from a linear economy to a circular economy based on the three pillars of designing and prolonging material lifespan, reducing waste and emissions, and restoring the ecological system, Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà has said.

Report on youth action for climate change in Việt Nam debuts

The event was co-organised by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Việt Nam, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) and the Central Committee of the Hồ Chí Minh Communist Youth Union.

Property ‘fever’ expected to break in 2nd quarter​​​​​​​

Analysts expect investment in property to sharply decrease in the second quarter of this year, cooling down the so-called price “fever”.

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.

Harmful chemical still widely used in fridges, air conditioners

A refrigerant chemical that is harmful to the environment and has ozone depletion potential is still being used in many household and industrial air conditioners and refrigerators in Việt Nam.

Japan assists Việt Nam in oceanographic research, oceanic plastic waste management Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Trần Hồng Hà and Japanese Ambassador to Vietnam Takio Yamada signed a protocol in Hà Nội earlier this week regarding two non-projects on receiving an oceanographic research vessel and supporting equipment for investigating, surveying and analysing ocean plastic waste.

Việt Nam pilots initiatives to reduce plastic waste and marine litter Vietnamese authorities and international organisations discussed ways to reduce plastic waste and marine litter in Việt Nam at a workshop held in Hà Nội on Friday.

HCM City to limit groundwater exploitation

The HCM City Department of Natural Resources and Environment has approved a plan to restrict groundwater exploitation in 2021.