Industrial clusters face environmental challenges
(VEN) - The northern province of Hai Duong is currently promoting solutions to control pollution as well as violations of the Environmental Protection Law for 32 out of 33 local industrial clusters (ICs) built without concentrated wastewater treatment sys
Hanoi forms retailer alliance to reduce plastic waste
(VEN) - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment is coordinating with Hanoi’s Department of Industry and Trade to form an alliance of 15 retailers in order to reduce the use of disposable plastic bags. The move was announced last month by Vice Di
Vietnam prepares plans to comply with zero emissions commitment
(VEN) - Government ministries and economic sectors are preparing action plans to implement Vietnam’s commitment to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 made at the global climate summit (COP26) in Glasgow last November. At a follow-up meeting with
Tetra Pak invests in Dong Tien factory to support the recycling of used cartons
(Ho Chi Minh City, February 21st 2022) Tetra Pak, the Sweden-based food processing and packaging solutions company, and Dong Tien Packaging and Paper Co., Ltd have announced a co-investment of 3.5 million euros to upgrade and expand the recycling capacity
Plastic pollution is fixable, but the world needs a plan
(VEN) - Many governments and organizations are working hard to deal with plastic waste and pollution. But the problem’s getting worse and efforts aren’t keeping pace. We believe the world needs a UN treaty to truly tackle the issue.
Bitcoin’s on-chain environment points to upside potential, according to Glassnode
Blockchain analysis firm Glassnode says that Bitcoin's on-chain fundamental indicators are showing bullish signs, suggesting the recent market correction may
German-Vietnamese project benefits communities, threatened species
A just completed four-year Vietnamese-German project has contributed to strengthening conservation in one of the world’s most significant biodiversity hotspots and helped local communities benefit from sustainable forest and natural resource management, a
Lam Dong authorities apply stricter measures as thousands of hectares of forest destroyed
Lam Dong authorities have recalled several projects as it was discovered that 1,900 ha of forest land have been destroyed by incompetent firms. Thousands of hectares of forest destroyed in Lam Dong Province. In the past years, Lam Dong authorities allocated 58,000ha of forest land to 489 projects
Cities, provinces asked to better control air pollution
Ha Noi is facing serious air pollution. VNA/VNS Photo Thanh Tung HÀ NỘI — The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment (MONRE) has requested provinces and cities thoroughly handle hotspots of air pollution and exhaust gas emissions. According to the MONRE, the level of air pollution in some
Ministry urges to better control air pollution in Vietnam
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has asked the authorities in Hanoi and HCM City to recall and destroy vehicles that no longer meet standards and cause pollution. Air pollution in Hanoi has worsened recently. According to the ministry, air pollution in the urban areas, especially
Ministry asked to speed up green growth criteria
An illegal stone mine in the Central Highland province of Lam Đồng. Photo baolamdong.vn HÀ NỘI — Deputy Prime Minister Trịnh Đình Dũng has asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment to formulate a set of green growth criteria for Viet Nam to better harmonise economic growth with
Vietnam’s bright economic outlook in 2021
Experts have been optimistic about Vietnam’s economic growth in 2021 based on the latest situation, as well as the sound decisions and policies adopted by the Party and Government.
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