On the morning of December 2, Hanoi was enveloped in a dense, white haze as the air quality index (AQI) soared to 283 - categorized as “very unhealthy” and the highest recorded nationwide for the day.

From late November to early December, Hanoi and neighboring provinces are forecasted to endure a severe air pollution episode, triggered by atmospheric inversion, low wind conditions, and persistent fog.

The biggest bottleneck in controlling car emissions in Vietnam does not lie in the vehicle standards but in the type of fuel. A car that meets the Euro 5 standard, but uses gasoline that meets only Euro 3 will not have clean exhaust emissions.

Vice Chairman of the Hanoi People’s Committee Nguyen Manh Quyen on November 6 received Sylvain Ouillon, Chief Representative of the French National Research Institute for Sustainable Development (IRD) in Vietnam.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment (MAE) has asked provinces and cities to rapidly implement solutions to control air pollution in the last few months of the year.

Amid worsening air pollution in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has urged local authorities to enforce stricter measures to curb air emissions in late 2025.

Amid rising air pollution levels, Vietnam rolls out urgent national plans for cleaner cities.

Government monitoring apps record elevated AQI levels, with health officials urging reduced outdoor activity and personal protection.

Seasonal smog and traffic emissions make air pollution a daily struggle in major cities.

Over 70 million aging motorbikes in Vietnam, many without proper emissions testing, are quietly polluting the air in major cities and endangering public health.

International air quality strategies offer valuable guidance for Vietnam’s urban challenges.

According to a draft roadmap for implementing new emission standards, starting January 1, 2030, all cars operating in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City must meet at least emission level 2 standards.

Controlling vehicle emissions in major cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City is an urgent task to protect public health. However, current regulations on vehicle emission control have yet to be effectively implemented.

Vietnam seeks China’s experience in air quality management amid growing environmental concerns.

With alarming AQI levels, Vietnam’s largest cities face mounting pressure to control air pollution.

Deputy PM Tran Hong Ha urges Hanoi and HCMC to act swiftly, aiming for AQI levels safe for human health by 2030.

Facing significant air pollution challenges, Vietnam is implementing green mobility strategies to transition towards sustainable transportation.

Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha has called for the swift implementation of motorbike emissions testing and the development of a national action plan to address air pollution in major urban areas such as Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Air pollution experts recommend widening pollution control measures beyond Hanoi to the entire metropolitan area to combat persistent air quality issues.