VOV.VN - The Hanoi Department of Tourism has issued a plan to limit the use of nylon bags, plastic straws, and single-use cups in tourism activities in the capital city as part of environmental protection measures.
International collaboration is essential to protect the environment, particularly when economic development, changes in structure of the society, air and plastic waste pollution are exerting pressure on Vietnam, an environmental official said.
VOV.VN - The number of visitors to Co To island, Quang Ninh province has increased, putting great pressure on the environment. Co To district has implemented measures to protect the sea and island environment to ensure sustainable tourism development.
VOV.VN - Many universities in HCMC have launched programs to change the habits of students, teachers, and staff to help protect the environment by saying no to plastic straws, bottles, and cups.
VOV.VN - A workshop on plastics, garbage and the life cycle of a product has been held in Hanoi on January 26 to raise public awareness of environmental protection.
Vietnam is making great inroads to reduce environmental pollution and pursue green growth, with the renewal of the growth model.
Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on September 21 encouraged enterprises from Vietnam and Poland to prepare investment plans in fields of mutual interests, such as the environment, agriculture, and food processing, in order to take advantage of the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement (EVFTA) which will be signed soon.
The Vietnam Challenge for Environment was launched in Hanoi on August 24 as part of an ongoing campaign initiated by the US Embassy to end plastic pollution and keep Vietnam clean.
With Vietnam’s growing industrialisation which is producing more and more waste, collecting and recycling this waste as alternative fuel for cement plants is a new and practical way to save energy and protect the environment.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc inspected the wastewater treatment and manufacturing process at Hung Nghiep Formosa Ha Tinh Steel Company on July 20, nearly one year since his visit to check its environmental protection commitment following the marine environment incident in 2016.
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has proposed the United Nations Industry Development Organisation (UNIDO) launch projects to help Vietnam develop the support industry for automobile and garment sectors and push industry in a low carbon and sustainable direction.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment (MoNRE) Tran Hong Ha’s performance at the question-and-answer session at the ongoing National Assembly’s fifth meeting on June 5 satisfied the majority of voters.
Chairwoman of the National Assembly (NA) Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan has asked the Government to thoroughly study opinions of NA deputies during the Q&A session for Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha in order to address shortcoming and weaknesses in land management.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha continued to answer questions raised by National Assembly (NA) deputies on June 5 morning, focusing on waste treatment and management of land in delayed projects.
Minister of Transport Nguyen Van The and Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha were grilled by National Assembly (NA) deputies during the question-and-answer session on June 4 as part of the NA’s ongoing 5th meeting.
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Tran Hong Ha on June 4 answered queries by deputies on solutions to tackle urban pollution, as part of the National Assembly’s ongoing fifth session.
Vietnam wants the Global Environment Fund (GEF) to continue helping Vietnam in well addressing environment-related issues, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc said during his reception for GEF CEO and Chairperson Naoko Ishii in Hanoi on May 30.
The Dong Thanh rubbish dump in Ho Chi Minh City has been converted into an orchard, drastically improving the environment in the surrounding neighbourhood.
Permanent Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee Le Thanh Liem hosted a reception in the city on April 6 for Swiss Minister of Environment, Transport, Energy and Communications Doris Leuthard.
Green public procurement will bring many benefits to not only buyers and sellers but also the environment and the whole economy and society, said Deputy Director General of the Vietnam Environment Administration (VEA) Hoang Van Thuc said.
