HCM City trials new system to collect rubbish from water bodies

HCM City is piloting a new rubbish collection system in its rivers and canals that it says is more efficient.

City reaches 12 of 18 pollution-reduction goals HCM City has reached 12 of its 16 targets in its pollution reduction programme for the 2016-20 period, according to the city’s Department of Natural Resources and Environment.

Rạch Chiếc Sports Complex no closer to being finished, 26 years on

The project was approved in 1994 to be built on 466ha in HCM City's District 2, but the planning has since been adjusted to a mere 392ha.

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.

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.

People need to protect their health as air quality drops

While air quality in Hà Nội’s inner city remained mostly good and average in the last week of August, it did drop compared to previous weeks.

Summer volunteers organise activities for disadvantaged children

The HCM City summer youth volunteer campaign this year has provided a number of activities to care for children in all 24 districts, with total mobilised capital of nearly VNĐ1 billion (US$43,150).

Huế approves night market plan Local authorities in the central province of Thừa Thiên Huế have approved a plan to set up a night market in the existing parking lot of Đông Ba Market, in the former imperial citadel, as a destination for tourists.

Đồng Tháp expands collection of hazardous agricultural waste

The Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta province of Đồng Tháp has expanded the collection of empty pesticide packages and bottles used in agricultural production.

Young people act for cleaner environment

This year’s celebration has the theme 'Việt Nam we want in 2030: The Youth act for a clean environment'.