The Việt Nam Environment Administration under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has advised members of the public, especially children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with respiratory diseases, to limit outdoor activities due to rising pollution.

Booking a car to travel from Hà Nội to another province has never been easier. By picking up the phone and calling a number, Phương Minh can book a four-seater car to go back to her hometown in northern Tuyên Quang Province every weekend direct to her front door.