VOV.VN - Experts have expressed support for the Prime Minister’s directive mandating a ban on petrol-powered motorbikes and mopeds in downtown Hanoi, and at the same time, made recommendations to help the city adapt during the transition process.

VOV.VN - The capital city of Hanoi will officially ban all motorbikes running on fossil fuels from operating within Ring Road 1 starting July 1, 2026, according to a Directive issued recently by the Prime Minister.

Vietnam’s water resource management is facing mounting challenges amid climate change, rising demand, and environmental pollution.

Vietnam's Ministry of National Defence and the US Agency for International Development (USAID) have reaffirmed their commitment to cooperation in addressing the war aftermath, particularly in treating dioxin pollution.

VOV.VN - Despite numerous policies, programs, and strategies rolled out to strengthen plastic waste management and curb pollution, the fight against plastic waste in Vietnam has yet to deliver the expected results.

VOV.VN - The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, in collaboration with the administration of Quang Ninh province held a meeting on June 1 to celebrate World Environment Day (June 5) and launch the Month of Action for the Environment 2025 themed “Beat Plastic Pollution.”

The Government has set a goal for Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to bring air pollution levels within the safe threshold for human health within the next five years.

A Vietnamese delegation, led by Deputy Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Lien Huong, has actively contributed significant initiatives at the second Global Conference on Air Pollution and Health in Cartagena, Colombia, affirming Vietnam's proactive role in addressing this global issue.

VOV.VN - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha on March 27 asked relevant agencies and localities to adopt immediate measures to address air pollution especially in big cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City that have grabbed national new headlines in recent times.

VOV.VN - Hanoi’s air quality has worsened since March 20 and the situation continued to deteriorate on March 21 morning, with many monitoring stations reporting unhealthy and even very unhealthy levels.