South-central provinces press ahead with plastic waste fight
Coastal provinces in the south-central region like Quang Ngai, Phu Yen and Binh Dinh have been busily tackling plastic waste in a bid to protect their marine environment.
Project targeting plastic waste reduction in tourism launched
A project on reducing plastic waste in the Vietnamese tourism sector was launched on February 16 with the support of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) in Vietnam.
Great danger from harmful habit of using non-degradable plastic bags
Along with the average annual growth rate of 16-18 percent of the plastic industry is a huge amount of plastic waste, becoming a heavy burden to the environment.
Over 450 exhibitors to join ProPak Vietnam 2023 in HCMC
Over 450 exhibitors from 30 countries and territories will join the 16th international exhibition on processing, and packaging food, beverage, pharmaceutical, and cosmetics industry – ProPak Vietnam 2023 that will be held in HCMC in November.
Waste sorting at source bringing great benefits of billions of USD
There are about 60,000 tonnes of waste disposed of each day in Vietnam, only 15 percent of which is collected, recycled, or reused.
Nationwide waste cleanup in response to World Environmental Day
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has recently initiated efforts in observance of World Environment Day (June 5) and World Oceans Day (June 8) in 2023.
HCMC’s District 10 determined to say no to non-degradable plastic bags
This morning, the People's Committee of HCMC’s District 10 held an Environment Day with the theme ‘Say no to non-degradable plastic bags and single-use plastic products’.
Vietnam, Japan cooperate in ocean waste management
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Dang Quoc Khanh held a working session with Japanese Minister of Environment Nishimura Akihiro in Hanoi on August 25 regarding cooperation in environment protection and climate change response.
Waste recycling an inevitable trend for sustainable development: Experts
In the context of increasingly depleting natural resources, experts held that the promotion of waste recycling is an inevitable development direction.
Vietnam tables 3 initiatives at 17th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment
Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Environment Vo Tuan Nhan presented three proposals of Vietnam in his remarks at the 17th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting on Environment (AMME), held in Vientiane on August 23.
WB aids US$129.6 million for projects reducing flood risk
The World Bank (WB) just approved a US$129.6 million credit to support Vietnam to strengthen adaption ability to flooding and improve sanitation, transport and public space infrastructure in Vinh City, Nghe An Province.
Hanoi students bag gold medals at World Invention Creativity Olympic 2023
All eight secondary Vietnamese students from Hanoi’s Giang Vo High School, taking part in the World Inventory Creativity Olympic (WICO), have bagged gold medals.
Startup successfully raises funds of nearly US$1 million
A startup providing technology solutions for the production of water-soluble polymer packaging has successfully raised capital with an amount of nearly US$1 million from the ITI FUND.
National marine spatial planning project to be completed in 2023
The VASI under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has completed and submitted an overall planning project on the sustainable exploitation and use of resources in coastal areas to the appraisal council.
Tons of Covid-19 healthcare waste treated
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh My, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Natural Resources and Environment, has just said that, as of June 30, 2022, 18,684,360 tons of Covid-19 healthcare waste in the city have been collected and treated.
Vietnam sees huge potential for carbon credits from forest, agriculture, energy
The domestic carbon credit market will not launch until 2028, yet there is now a huge potential of benefits from a great number of buyers and sellers.
From waste to beauty: The journey of Waste Recycling Garden NNC
In the heart of the Western mountainous area of Quy Nhon City in Binh Dinh Province, there is a special waste recycling garden for people with disabilities.
E-commerce urged to go green to ease environmental impact
It is time for e-commerce to change towards rapid development associated with sustainable green technology to minimize the adverse impact on the environment and society, according to experts.
Vietnam promotes sustainable production, consumption
The trend of sustainable consumption, with environmentally friendly products, has received increasing attention in Vietnam and created an influence on the production and distribution system.
Severe waste pollution at estuaries, fishing ports in Binh Dinh Province
Some estuaries and fishing port areas in Binh Dinh Province are experiencing issues with waste accumulation, resulting in pollution of the local water environment and ecosystem.