Campaign launched to combat plastic waste A campaign aiming to tackle plastic waste in Việt Nam was launched in Hà Nội on Monday

The 'crazy' man and the sea

Every time he goes out to catch seafood, Trần Văn Cường from Phú Vang District, Thừa Thiên - Huế Province, collects cans, plastic bottles and bags to raise money for poor students while contributing to the protection of the marine environment.

Material girl: Hà Nội artist paints love for city in fabric

Using scissors as brushes and fabric as a palette, artist Trần Thanh Thục meticulously depicts the poetic landscapes of Việt Nam and her love for the capital city of Hà Nội

Camping becomes top choice for escaping the city and living with nature

Friday is always a busy day for Bùi Thanh Tuyền and her kids as they prepare equipment and logistics for their regular weekend camping.

Finding sustainable waste management solutions for Hà Nội

Hà Nội is one of the biggest and most modern cities in the country, but its waste treatment capacity does not match the growth of the city. 

Huế aims to be ‘zero plastic waste’ destination in 2030 Huế City, a tourism hub in central Việt Nam, aims to cut its plastic waste by 30 per cent before 2024 and will be a ‘zero plastic waste’ destination by 2030.

Young people discuss climate change

As the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) continues in Glasgow, the United Kingdom, Việt Nam News reporters Vân Nguyễn, Minh Phương and Việt Dũng spoke to local people about their environmental concerns, expectations for the future, and what actions people can take to make Việt Nam more environmentally-friendly.

The medical 'butler' who never wears protective gear

Many patients at the COVID-19 resuscitation hospital in HCM City, managed by Huế Central Hospital, are receiving meals and medication from a robot.

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Hà Nội cleans up its pond life

Rapid urbanisation have led to increasing demand for housing and infrastructure. Consequently, ponds and lakes across the city have been filled to make room for construction.